Must-see attractions in Spain

  • Arco de Santa María

    Burgos

    The splendid Arco de Santa María was once the main gate to the old city and part of the 14th-century walls. It now hosts temporary exhibitions, but its…

  • Playa del Pozo

    Lanzarote

    Another of the gorgeous, back-to-nature Papagayo beaches, this sandy light-gold strand is 600m north of the punta, framed by volcanic-rock cliffs. Like…

  • Iglesia de Santa Ana

    Garachico

    Near the Plaza Libertad is the evocative and gorgeous Iglesia de Santa Ana, with a dominating white bell tower, original 16th-century doors, a lovely…

  • Bodegas Crestatx

    Mallorca

    One of the longest-standing winemakers on the island (going strong since 1898) Bodegas Crestatx is well worth a visit. Not only are the wines excellent,…

  • Bodegas Alvear

    Andalucía

    The most renowned of Montilla's winemakers and one of Spain's oldest, with a range of PX vintages. Located just south of Montilla's historic core. Tours…

  • Museo Catedralicio

    Cádiz

    A stone’s throw east of Cádiz' cathedral, its museum is housed in the 16th-century Casa de la Contaduría, displaying an excavated medieval street,…

  • Castillo de Pedraza

    Castilla y León

    At the far (northwestern) end of town – go any further and you'll fall into the valley – stands the lonely Castillo de Pedraza, unusual for its intact…

  • Església de la Mare de Déu del Roser

    Pollença

    Part of the Museu de Pollença, the Església de la Mere de Déu del Roser is a marvellous old and now-empty church whose space is used for art exhibitions…

  • Iglesia de la Merced

    Ronda

    The convent attached to this church was was one of the richest in the early 17th century and was home to several stunning paintings. Sadly, the paintings…

  • Playa de Rodiles

    Asturias

    The beautiful, broad golden sands of 1km-long Playa de Rodiles, backed by eucalyptus trees, front the sea at the mouth of the Ría de Villaviciosa, 10km…

  • Rambla del Poblenou

    Barcelona

    With its origins in the mid-19th century (when Poblenou's industrial boom kicked off), this leafy boulevard has long been the neighbourhood hub, sprinkled…

  • Acueducto de los Milagros

    Mérida

    Built between the 1st century BCE and the 3rd century, the 830m-long Acueducto de los Milagros once supplied Roman Mérida with water from the dam at Lago…

  • Bodegas La Florida

    Lanzarote

    Taste up to six wines at this beautifully restored farmhouse, dating back 150 years, where a 270-year-old drago (dragon tree) overlooks the vines. No…

  • Casa Alpujarreña

    Las Alpujarras

    Located in the lower village beside the church, this folk museum occupies a typical mountain house, giving a glimpse of bygone Alpujarran life through its…

  • Torres de San Miguel

    Castellón Province

    The twin towers of this imposing city gateway are a good place to begin your exploration of the town. With a solid octagonal form, they were first built…

  • Jardines de Miramar

    San Sebastián

    Overlooking Playa de la Concha and Playa de Ondarreta, the grassy lawns of the Jardines de Miramar slope gently down to the ocean and are a popular place…

  • Roques de Salmor

    El Hierro

    Offshore to the north from Las Puntas, the protected Roques de Salmor make up an important nesting spot for various bird species and one of the last…

  • Playa de las Cucharas

    Costa Teguise

    Costa Teguise's main beach is a sparkling pale-gold sweep of family-friendly sand dotted with sunbeds and overlooked by cafes, bars, restaurants, palms…

  • Església de Sant Bartomeu i Santa Tecla

    Sitges

    Sitges' most striking landmark is this 17th-century parish church, sitting proudly on a rocky outcrop lapped by the sea, which separates the 2km-long main…

  • Centro Andaluz de la Fotografía

    Almería

    Anyone interested in photography should visit this excellent centre, which puts on top-class exhibitions of work by Spanish and international…

  • Basílica de Santa María

    Alicante

    Flanked by twin towers, this old-town church's flamboyant, 18th-century baroque facade and ornate, gilded altarpiece contrast with the nave’s Gothic…

  • Museo del Mar y de la Sal

    Costa Blanca

    An appealing clutter of mementoes and bric-a-brac, this museum helps you appreciate why salt still means so much to torreviejenses. There's a slow-moving…

  • Castell de Sant Nicolau

    Ciutadella

    About 1km southwest of the town centre, this stout little 17th-century watchtower stands guard at the southern head of Ciutadella's port entrance. Views…

  • Ponte da Boga

    Galicia

    Ponte da Boga dates back to 1898 and is one of several wineries that are reviving autochthonous Galician grape varieties. Some of its wines are among…

  • Església de Monti-Sion

    Pollença

    With its imposing façade, this very handsome baroque church is located east of the base of the steps up Calvari and was built by the Jesuits in the late…

  • Can Maymó

    North & Interior Ibiza

    Can Maymó, 1.5km northeast of Sant Mateu, specialises in producing aromatic red wines, plus a white and a rosé, and offers tours that wrap up with a four…

  • Església Es Cubells

    South Ibiza

    This gleaming-white, classically Ibizan 19th-century church is poised majestically atop towering seaside cliffs in the tiny south-coast village of Es…

  • Plaza de Pavía Market

    Almería

    Offering a colourful picture of local neighbourhood life, the rowdy Plaza de Pavía market has stalls selling a mix of produce, cheap shoes and churros …

  • Basílica de Covadonga

    Picos de Europa

    Covadonga's original wooden church burnt down in 1777 and landslides destroyed much of the settlement in the 19th century. The main church, the Basílica…

  • Torre de San Martín

    Aragón

    The Torre de San Martín, the northwestern gate of the old city, is almost as beautiful as the Torre de El Salvador, though you can't climb it. Completed…

  • Bodegas Valle de Laujar

    Andalucía

    This established wine producer is a good place to pick up a bottle or two, along with gourmet Alpujarras treats: jams, cheeses, sausages, hams and honey…

  • Iglesia de San Pedro

    Ávila

    One of the city's prettier churches, the light, sandstone exterior of the Iglesia de San Pedro (dating from the 12th or 13th centuries) is a pleasant…

  • Museo de Bellas Artes

    Badajoz

    This excellent fine-arts gallery displays works by Zurbarán, Morales, Goya, Picasso and Dalí, plus particularly striking pieces by Badajoz-born artists…

  • Playa de la Guardia

    Andalucía

    The smaller of Salobreña’s two main beaches, with gentle waters and views up to the hilltop castle, this pebbly strand sits 1.5km southwest of the old…

  • Cap de Formentor Lighthouse

    Northern Mallorca

    At the end of the road on the cape rises this 19th-century lighthouse, with fine views to Cap Ferrutx to the south and a short walking track (the Camí del…

  • Iglesia de San Telmo

    Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

    The Iglesia de San Telmo, on the southwestern side of the Parque San Telmo, was one of the first religious buildings in town. Diminutive on the outside,…

  • Naveta des Tudons

    Ciutadella

    Six kilometres east of Ciutadella, Menorca's best-preserved stone burial chamber was constructed around 1000 BC. The remains of over 100 individuals were…

  • Iglesia de San Tirso

    Castilla y León

    The early-12th-century Iglesia de San Tirso, at the western entrance to town, is an important stop on the Camino de Santiago. It's known for its pure…

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