Spain is located on the Iberian Peninsula in southwestern Europe. With its sunny climate and thousands of years of history and culture. Splendid beaches, delicious cuisine, vibrant nightlife. Spain’s best-known cities are among the most popular tourist destinations in Europe.
Following are the top 10 most beautiful places to visit in Spain, chosen by published travel writer and author of the Frommer’s guide to Seville, Granada and the Best of Andalusia, Jeremy Head.
1. Gaudi’s Masterpieces – Barcelona
Get to see buildings in Barcelona designed by Antoni Gaudí. His unique approach to the Art Nouveau movement generated some of the most creative buildings you will see in this Spanish region known as Cataluña.
2. Pueblos Blancos – Andalucia
The White Towns of Andalusia, or Pueblos Blancos, are a series of towns and large villages in the northern part of the provinces of Cádiz and Málaga in southern Spain. The inland pueblos blancos are well known for their unique beauty and spectacular settings
3. City of Arts and Sciences – Valencia
The City of Arts and Sciences is an ensemble of six areas in the dry river bed of the now diverted River Turia in Valencia. The City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia is one of the largest scientific and cultural complexes in Europe.
4. Roman Remains – Segovia
Segovia-Aqueduct The Roman Aqueduct at Segovia is one of the best preserved Roman ruins in Spain and is listed by UNESCO.
5. Stunning natural scenery – Picos de Europa
Picos de Europa - A small but spectacular range of jagged limestone mountains in northern Spain which harbours an incredibly diverse flora and fauna.
6. Beautiful Beaches – Formentera
The beaches of this island are the main attraction... the beautiful white sandy beaches and clear turquoise seas are the things holiday dreams are made of.
7. Plaza de Espana – Seville
The Plaza de España is a majestic architectural complex built as the central office for the Ibero-American Exposition. This massive building is Seville's most impressive after the cathedral, for its sheer scale and grandeur. Love it or hate it - fabulous or fussy, magnificent or overblown, depending on your point of view - you shouldn't miss it when visiting the city
8. The Cathedral – Santiago de Compostela
Santiago de Compostela, the capitol city of Galicia with a monumentalcathedral and the famous way of saint James pilgrimage. The city of Santiago de Compostela has World Heritage status and receives hundreds of thousands of visitors every year.
9. Volcanic Views – Mount Teide Tenerife
El Teide is Spain's highest mountain, and one of the world's most spectacular and unusual sceneries.
10. The Alhambra – Granada
Part fortress, part palace, part water garden, the Alhambra is a pinnacle of Moorish art that encapsulates Andalusian history and is one of the great architectural sights of Europe.
Following are the top 10 most beautiful places to visit in Spain, chosen by published travel writer and author of the Frommer’s guide to Seville, Granada and the Best of Andalusia, Jeremy Head.
1. Gaudi’s Masterpieces – Barcelona
Get to see buildings in Barcelona designed by Antoni Gaudí. His unique approach to the Art Nouveau movement generated some of the most creative buildings you will see in this Spanish region known as Cataluña.
2. Pueblos Blancos – Andalucia
The White Towns of Andalusia, or Pueblos Blancos, are a series of towns and large villages in the northern part of the provinces of Cádiz and Málaga in southern Spain. The inland pueblos blancos are well known for their unique beauty and spectacular settings
3. City of Arts and Sciences – Valencia
The City of Arts and Sciences is an ensemble of six areas in the dry river bed of the now diverted River Turia in Valencia. The City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia is one of the largest scientific and cultural complexes in Europe.
4. Roman Remains – Segovia
Segovia-Aqueduct The Roman Aqueduct at Segovia is one of the best preserved Roman ruins in Spain and is listed by UNESCO.
5. Stunning natural scenery – Picos de Europa
Picos de Europa - A small but spectacular range of jagged limestone mountains in northern Spain which harbours an incredibly diverse flora and fauna.
6. Beautiful Beaches – Formentera
The beaches of this island are the main attraction... the beautiful white sandy beaches and clear turquoise seas are the things holiday dreams are made of.
7. Plaza de Espana – Seville
The Plaza de España is a majestic architectural complex built as the central office for the Ibero-American Exposition. This massive building is Seville's most impressive after the cathedral, for its sheer scale and grandeur. Love it or hate it - fabulous or fussy, magnificent or overblown, depending on your point of view - you shouldn't miss it when visiting the city
8. The Cathedral – Santiago de Compostela
Santiago de Compostela, the capitol city of Galicia with a monumentalcathedral and the famous way of saint James pilgrimage. The city of Santiago de Compostela has World Heritage status and receives hundreds of thousands of visitors every year.
9. Volcanic Views – Mount Teide Tenerife
El Teide is Spain's highest mountain, and one of the world's most spectacular and unusual sceneries.
10. The Alhambra – Granada
Part fortress, part palace, part water garden, the Alhambra is a pinnacle of Moorish art that encapsulates Andalusian history and is one of the great architectural sights of Europe.
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