Must-see attractions in Spain

  • Old Town Hall

    León

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

  • Acueducto de San Lázaro

    Mérida

    Only a small section remains of this once-1.5km-long aqueduct, opposite the Roman circus.

  • Casa de las Poetas

    Castilla y León

    Pays homage to Antonio Machado and other Spanish poets who have a connection to the town.

  • Iglesia de San Dionisio

    Jerez de la Frontera

    A lovely 15th-century Mudéjar church, a couple of blocks northeast of Jerez' cathedral.

  • Iglesia de San Lesmes

    Burgos

    Dating to the 15th century, San Lesmes is notable for its three naves and rustic charm.

  • Plaza de Porlier

    Oviedo

    Fine 17th- and 18th-century mansions line Plaza de Porlier, just west of the cathedral.

  • Playa de Brazomar

    Cantabria

    At the southern end of town, this wide sandy stretch of urban beach gets a bit of surf.

  • Statue of Felipe IV

    Madrid

    This important landmark in the centre of the Plaza de Oriente was unveiled in 1843.

  • Banco de España

    Madrid

    Built in 1891, Spain's national bank is perfectly suited to Plaza de la Cibeles.

  • Platja de la Ribera

    Sitges

    One of Sitges' more popular places to soak up the sun, fronting the town centre.

  • Aqualand

    Maspalomas

    This enormous water park has miles of rides and slides; it's one for the family.

  • Playa de la Muralla

    El Puerto de Santa María

    Little Playa de la Muralla is just west of the upmarket Puerto Sherry marina.

  • Museo de Falúas

    Spain

    The Museo de Falúas is a museum of royal pleasure boats from days gone by.

  • Iglesia de Santa Cruz

    Las Alpujarras

    Pampaneira's 16th-century Mudéjar church sits on the main village square.

  • Platja dels Balmins

    Sitges

    This sheltered bay, 1km northeast of the centre, is popular with nudists.

  • Arco del Cristo

    Cáceres

    This Roman-era gate lies downhill and to the east of Plaza de San Jorge.

  • S’Espalmador

    Southern Mallorca

    Tucked behind the point of the same name is this peaceful little cove.

  • Sa Portella

    Palma de Mallorca

    An original seaward gate in the medieval walls can still be seen here.

  • Mercado

    La Palma

    Produce, handicrafts and textiles are sold at this weekend market.

  • Plaça de la Virreina

    Barcelona

    Pleasant terraces adorn the leafy, pedestrianised Plaça de la Virreina, presided over by the 17th-century Església de Sant Joan, rebuilt in the 1880s by…

  • Platja del Llevant

    Barcelona

    Created in 2006, in front of the revitalised El Fòrum district, this gold-coloured artificial beach is the city's easternmost and popular with dog walkers.

  • Plaça de la Llibertat

    Barcelona

    This popular square is home to the bustling Modernista produce market of the same name, along with a couple of great little restaurants.

  • Plaça del Sol

    Barcelona

    Lined with bars and restaurants, the rowdiest of Gràcia’s squares springs to life on long summer nights.It was the scene of summary executions after an…

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