Must-see attractions in Spain

  • Can Salas

    Palma de Mallorca

    You can't see past the arched double doors of this imposing residence, but its lines and dimensions are impressive.

  • Iglesia del Salvador

    La Gomera

    Alajeró's modest 16th-century church contains a beautifully carved late-16th- or early-17th-century wooden Christ.

  • Mirador de Tanajara

    El Hierro

    Soak up El Pinar's pine-fringed mountainscape from this 911m-high lookout platform at the western end of Taibique.

  • Església de Sant Esteve

    Palafrugell & Around

    This graceful late-Romanesque church stands just outside Peratallada's historic centre, on the north edge of town.

  • Oratori de Sant Jordi

    Pollença

    Dedicated to St George, this lovely church dates to 1532 and contains a fine interior with a baroque altarpiece.

  • Can Oleza

    Palma de Mallorca

    Can Oleza's Ionic columns, broad staircase and low arches are typical of 17th-century Palma's patis.

  • Cúpula Atlántica

    A Coruña

    The Monte de San Pedro is topped by this 360-degree observation dome, with information displays on A Coruña.

  • Iglesia de la Candelaria

    Extremadura

    This 16th-century church is worth a look for its fine altarpieces, featuring works by Francisco de Zurbarán.

  • Colección Arte Garó

    Estepona

    Shares digs with the tourist office and spreads six centuries of low-key art over three well-laid-out floors.

  • Ayuntamiento

    Puerto de la Cruz

    A banana-packaging factory until 1973, this grand and historic building is now Puerto de la Cruz' town hall.

  • Ayuntamiento

    A Coruña

    The elaborate but architecturally harmonious early-20th-century Ayuntamiento dominates Plaza de María Pita.

  • Torreón de Lozoya

    Segovia

    This 14th-century tower was once an armoury; it now houses temporary exhibitions of mostly contemporary art.

  • Puerta de Jerez

    Extremadura

    Guarding the western entry point to the old town is the Puerta de Jerez, part of Zafra's 15th-century wall.

  • Platja d’Aiguadolç

    Sitges

    This brown-sand beach lies 1.5km northeast of central Sitges, slightly removed from the town-centre frenzy.

  • Casa de Los Becerra

    Cáceres

    This restored 15th-century Gothic mansion now functions as a cultural centre, with occasional exhibitions.

  • Museo Paleontológico

    Castellón Province

    This impressive private fossil collection in a house just beyond the town walls has some excellent pieces.

  • Palacio Aguirre

    Cartagena

    The splendid Palacio Aguirre is now an exhibition space for modern art (known as Muram).

  • Roman mosaic

    Castilla y León

    The only Roman mosaic in Medinaceli to remain in situ is found under glass on Plaza San Pedro.

  • Platja de la Fragata

    Sitges

    This buzzing beach overlooked by Sant Bartomeu church is the most immediate option from Sitges' centre.

  • Isla Canela

    Andalucía

    South of Ayamonte town are the broad, relatively built-up beaches of Isla Canela and Punta del Moral.

  • Museu Etnològic

    Formentera

    A modest ethnological museum illustrating Formentera’s agricultural, fishing and artisan heritage.

  • Platja de les Anquines

    Sitges

    A small shell-shaped strand of sand, 2km southwest of Sitges centre. It's a slightly quieter option.

  • Puente Árabe

    Ronda

    One of three historic bridges spanning the gorge. This one is the oldest, dating from Moorish times.

  • Playa del Faro

    La Palma

    Scattered with a few boats, this south-facing black-sand beach is slung out right by the lighthouse.

  • Jardín de los Frailes

    Spain

    Just south of Real Monasterio de San Lorenzo is the Jardín de los Frailes, which merits a stroll.

  • Palacio Los Serrano

    Ávila

    A cultural centre, this daringly renovated space is also used for contemporary art exhibitions.

  • Playa de la Enramada

    Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas & Costa Adeje

    This dark volcanic beach has a great beach bar. It's also a popular launch spot for hang-gliders.

  • Antiguo Cabildo

    Jerez de la Frontera

    A couple of blocks northeast of Jerez' cathedral stands the handsome 16th-century old town hall.

  • La Rosaleda

    Madrid

    At the southern end of the Parque del Buen Retiro is La Rosaleda with its more than 4000 roses.

  • Torre del Clavero

    Salamanca

    This 15th-century octagonal fortress has an unusual square base and smaller cylindrical towers.

  • Playa del Puerto

    Lanzarote

    Caleta de Sebo's cream-coloured beach is a small, pretty strip of sand overlooking the harbour.

  • Ermita de San José

    Santa Cruz de la Palma

    A simple whitewashed 17th-century chapel that gives the name to the street on which it stands.

  • Casa del Montañés

    La Laguna

    Take a peek at the fabulous patios at this historic building, which is today used as offices.

  • Old Town Hall

    León

    On the west side of the charming Plaza Mayor is the late-17th-century, baroque old town hall.

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