Must-see attractions in Spain

  • Plaza de Gipuzkoa

    Hondarribia

    One of the most scenic squares in the old town, the Plaza de Gipuzkoa is ringed by atmospheric stone and timber houses from centuries past.

  • Platja de Ses Roquetes

    Southern Mallorca

    This broad stretch of white sand is lapped by clear, shallow waters, and looks across to a scattering of small islands. Nudism is allowed.

  • Mirador

    Burgos

    Just south of the car park in Burgos' Parque de Castillo is a mirador (lookout) offering great views of the cathedral and across the city.

  • Pont Romà

    Pollença

    On the northern outskirts of town, this two-arched bridge originally dates to Roman days, although it was much restored in medieval times.

  • Plaza de la Constitución

    Oviedo

    Flanked by stately 16th- and 17th-century architecture and a few cafes, this lovely plaza sits near the heart of Oviedo's historic centre.

  • Iglesia de San Esteban

    Segovia

    Not far down the hill northwest of the Plaza Mayor, this beautiful church has a lovely, six-level sandstone tower and a baroque interior.

  • Platja d’en Tortuga

    Menorca

    From the Favàritx lighthouse, a signposted 1.8km track heads southwest to this isolated sand-dusted beach on Menorca's northeast coast.

  • Iglesia de San Pablo

    Castilla y León

    Across the park from the train station, this church has a Renaissance facade and an enormous plateresque altarpiece in the main chapel.

  • Roque de la Bonanza

    El Hierro

    Look offshore from northern Las Playas to spot this famed rock formation soaring 200m out of the water – it's a symbol of the island.

  • Baluard de Sant Pere

    Ibiza Town

    The northwesternmost of Dalt Vila's seven imposing bastions details the history of the great city walls' Renaissance-era construction.

  • Platja de Terramar

    Sitges

    About 2km southwest of central Sitges, Terramar is a fine 395m beach of golden sand, with paddleboat rental and deck chairs in summer.

  • Plaza de Alfonso II

    Oviedo

    One of Oviedo's most attractive public spaces is this expansive plaza fronting the cathedral, with historic mansions along its sides.

  • Església de Sant Ferran

    Formentera

    Overlooking a humble little square, Sant Ferran's charming 19th-century church has an exposed-stone facade topped by a simple belfry.

  • Mirador de la Atalaya

    Gran Canaria

    Mirador de la Atalaya overlooks several troglodyte caves, some still inhabited, as well as the distant peak of El Teide in Tenerife.

  • Iglesia de San Esteban

    Aragón

    This Romanesque-Gothic church, with a weathered Romanesque portal, has a deliciously gloomy crypt decorated with medieval frescos.

  • Església de Santa Maria d’Andratx

    Western Mallorca

    This lovely church with its striking bell tower was built in the 18th century on the site of the original 1248 house of worship.

  • Espacio Torner

    Cuenca

    In the atmospheric interior of a late-Gothic convent, some 40 works by the great abstract painter Gustavo Torner are on display.

  • Platja de Formentor

    Northern Mallorca

    A fine ribbon of pale, pine-fringed sand, with crystal-clear water; it can get busy in summer. Parking costs €10 for the day.

  • Playa Blanca

    Playa Blanca

    A small curve of pale soft sand (hence the name Playa Blanca), the small Blue Flag main beach at the heart of town is popular.

  • Playa de Santa Catalina

    El Puerto de Santa María

    West of Puerto Sherry, 3km-long Playa de Santa Catalina has a few beach bars. It's served by bus 3 from the bullring bus stop.

  • Plaza Chica

    Extremadura

    Connected to Plaza Grande via a short walk under the arches, Plaza Chica is surrounded by terrazas (open-air cafes).

  • Convento de las Dueñas

    Salamanca

    This Dominican convent is home to the city's most beautiful cloister, with some decidedly ghoulish carvings on the capitals.

  • Galeria K

    Palma de Mallorca

    This innovative little commercial gallery presents Spanish and European painters, sculptors, photographers and printmakers.

  • Palacio de Mayoralgo

    Cáceres

    Among the impressive facades framing the Plaza de Santa María is the 16th-century Renaissance-style Palacio de Mayoralgo.

  • Playa de la Arena

    Tenerife

    This beach of dark, volcanic sand is excellent for families and sunbathing, and has views over to the island of La Gomera.

  • Baluard de Sant Jaume

    Ibiza Town

    One of Dalt Vila's seven colossal bastions, on the walled city's southwest side; houses displays on Renaissance weaponry.

  • Can Oms

    Palma de Mallorca

    The 18th-century baroque pati of this grand house is one of Palma's most beautiful and visible from the street.

  • Playa Lambra

    Lanzarote

    Curled into La Graciosa's north coast, seductively secluded, cream-sand Playa Lambra sits 8km north of Caleta de Sebo.

  • Arco de Belén

    Southeast Cádiz Province & the Costa de la Luz

    One of three still-standing Moorish-era gates that guard the upper old town, dating from the 10th to 13th centuries.

  • Palacio de Ovando

    Cáceres

    This 16th-century Renaissance-style palace stands on the Plaza de Santa María and was reformed in the 18th century.

  • Església de Santa Agnès

    North & Interior Ibiza

    Diminutive Santa Agnès unfolds around this graceful whitewashed 19th-century church, flanked by a porch of arches.

  • Mirador de Sa Creueta

    Northern Mallorca

    This popular lookout 3km northeast of Port de Pollença gazes out over dizzying views along the ragged north coast.

  • Palacio Episcopal

    Cáceres

    The Palacio Episcopal, built between the 13th and 17th centuries, sports a magnificent Renaissance-style facade.

  • Playa Santiago

    La Gomera

    A pretty, rocky black-gravel beach fronts the town, its southern end sheltered by a jetty and perfect for a dip.

  • Cala Carbó

    Northern Mallorca

    Around the headland to the east, Cala Carbó is the smallest and least visited of Cala Sant Vicenç's beaches.

  • Can Catlar del Llorer

    Palma de Mallorca

    Dating back to medieval (and possibly even Arab) Palma, this house boasts one of the city's oldest courtyards.

  • Jardines de Sabatini

    Madrid

    The formal French-style Jardines de Sabatini are to the north of the Palacio Real, a palace with lush gardens.

  • Sa Plageta

    Southern Mallorca

    Surrounded by low pine-clad hills, this peaceful beach is a delightful place for a picnic and/or watery romp.

  • Charco del Conde

    La Gomera

    A natural saltwater pool fringed by a grey-sand beach and tucked into the heart of Valle Gran Rey's seafront.

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