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Pilgrim walking along the Portuguese Way

Routes

Find out more about the alternative routes to do the Camino de Santiago

Some of the most popular and well-known Jacobean routes are the French Way, the Northern Way and the Primitive Way. However, there are other historic routes of the Camino de Santiago, which also cross spectacular landscapes and are also less frequented by pilgrims. Embarking on them will be a real discovery.

Nature | Canary Islands

The paths that lead you to the most beautiful viewpoints in the Canary Islands

This archipelago is home to a great diversity of landscapes, from paradise-like beaches to long stretches of land where volcanoes reign supreme. Even so, not only are the viewpoints worthwhile, but the entire path to reaching these points is also a marvel – without a doubt, you'll enjoy getting there as much or more than the views themselves. ...

Sport and adventure | Canary Islands

In the Canary Islands you can play golf in the summer and all year round

Did you know that you can play golf all year round in the Canary Islands? With an average yearly temperature of 22ºC, there's no winter, no bad weather and no bad tempers in the Canary Islands. There's just the very best climate for playing golf.

Canary Islands

Canary Islands – your kids will want to come back

When are we going back? That’ll be the question the kids will ask you when they leave the Canary Islands. They’ll want to go back and visit the dolphins again, go camel riding again, throw themselves down the enormous slides again, rediscover the Garajonay forest and get another close-up look at a volcano. Do you know what's best of all? ...

View from the Cable natural viewing point. Fuente Dé. Cantabria

Nature | Cantabria

Cantabria: spectacular scenery

Come to Cantabria in northern Spain, and enjoy a holiday with lovely scenery, delicious food, fascinating art and architecture, and fantastic sandy beaches.

Calendar

Carnival in Spain

Come to Spain and enjoy carnival, an exhilarating festival celebrated in many places all over the country. Carnival is usually held in February or March, with the dates depending on the year, although some places even hold them earlier. ...

Windmills and castle in Consuegra, Toledo

Culture | Castilla-La Mancha

Castilla - La Mancha, get to know this destination of cultural interest in Spain

Less than an hour from Madrid, the autonomous region of Castilla-La Mancha offers great cultural heritage. It will amaze you with its archaeological parks, sites and monuments, which you can see up close. Taking a walk through its museums is like taking a walk through Roman and Mudéjar history and even the Copper Age. ...

Culture | Castilla y Leon

Castilla y Leon, a journey through time.

Spain’s largest region boasts some of the country's finest architectural heritage. Hundreds of castles, churches and palaces await you here, as well as 12 cathedrals, all within an autonomous community that includes eight UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Culture

Have you visited any of Spain's most impressive castles?

Who hasn't dreamed of being a medieval knight? Of marching triumphantly into a castle? Or exploring passageways steeped in history? Spain is the perfect place to make these dreams come true, as it is full of castles preserved in excellent condition, including the castle where Charlton Heston played the character of the Castilian knight El Cid ...

La Giralda silhouetted against the sky at full moon, Seville, Andalusia

Culture | Seville

6 interesting things you didn't know about the Seville Cathedral

No doubt there are a good few things that you already know about Seville Cathedral, for example that it’s one of the most visited monuments in the city, and that it has been awarded World Heritage statuss by UNESCO. But – did you know that its vaults “breathe”? Or that there’s a replica of its hugely famous bell tower, La Giralda, in Kansas? ...

Tourists looking at the sea from the promenade of A Coruna, Galicia

Coasts and beaches | Galicia

Galician seaside promenades: the perfect plan to disconnect

There are many ways to enjoy a seaside promenade, from spending the day shopping and sampling the local cuisine of coastal towns and cities, to walking trails and promenades to discover the wilder side of nature. Walks with ocean views, but in two very different ways – which one will you choose?

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Practical information

Five Greenways accessible to all

The Greenways are old railway lines that are currently not used and which were used to transport goods and passengers. These routes, which are spread over many different areas of Spain, have now become original itineraries for hiking and cycle touring with optimum accessibility conditions. ...

Cloister of the Monastery of San Zoilo, Carrión de los Condes, Palencia, Castile and Leon

Routes

Cluny Ibérica Route: A legacy of art and culture

Imagine walking along the same paths that the Cluniac monks walked centuries ago! The abbey of Cluny, founded in the early 10th century in France, became the heart of the spiritual and artistic renewal of Europe in the Middle Ages and created a network of more than 200 monasteries across the continent. ...

Coasts and beaches

Immerse yourself in some of the most unspoiled beaches in Spain

With more than 8,000 kilometres of coastline, Spain boasts some unbelievable paradisical locations with crystal-clear water. Read on and immerse yourself in the wildest beaches in Europe. On all of them you’ll find the most incredible landscapes that will make your visit into an unforgettable experience.

Coves Sant Josep, in La Vall d’Uixó, Castellón, Region of Valencia

Nature

Discover seven wonders of underground Spain

Spain has incredible hidden spots and corners, tucked away underground, which harbour impressive natural gems. Discover the landscapes of underground Spain on a journey through impressive natural caves, ancient mines, rivers, lakes, wineries and other unique spaces that hold secrets steeped in history and mystery.

Coasts and beaches

Some of the most beautiful and famous coves in Spain

Spain is a country surrounded by sea. Its 8,000 kilometers of coastline are synonymous with diversity and huge beaches, but also with secluded and beautiful coves. This report reflects only 10 examples of the variety and attractiveness of Spanish coves.

Coasts and beaches

Special bays and promenades of Spain

Inspiration, relaxation, peace, inexplicable energy... These are just some of the sensations aroused by walking by the sea. And you can experience them in so many places in Spain. Below, we tour some of the most special bays and boardwalks to help you choose your next destination.

People enjoying the twilight hour during the Late Shopping Night event in Las Rozas Village

Urban tourism

Ideas for enjoying Spanish nightlife

In Spain there is so much to see and do that there simply aren’t enough hours in the day. If you’re one of those people with boundless energy, don’t miss some of the best night-time activities that Spain has to offer. Obviously partying and nightlife is one of them, but that’s not the only option. ...

Person with disability in a wheelchair on the beach

Practical information

Accessible Tourism in Heritage Cities

Spain is home to 15 World Heritage Cities. Any time is a good time to visit them and get to know their historic centre, squares, monuments and gastronomy. In addition, all of them are committed to accessibility. ...

Nature | Galicia

7 reasons to visit the Ribeira Sacra

Tradition, spirituality and a lot of nature. It is in Galicia in northern Spain, and its dense forests form impressive landscapes. In the Ribeira Sacra (named a Biosphere Reserve next to the Serras do Oribio and Courel) you will find a dozen interesting medieval monasteries and one of the oldest wine productions in Spain.

Surfer on Laga beach in Biscay, Basque Country

Coasts and beaches

Beach in autumn? Some of the destinations in Spain you must visit

The coasts of Spain are the best choice if you are looking to enjoy the beach after the end of summer. You have dozens of options to enjoy the beach to the fullest at any time of the year. The question is, what plans would you like to make? Here you will find a selection:

Shopping

Some (craft) markets in Spain

The work of each artisan means that, today, centuries-old traditions continue to endure in Spain, which have been transmitted from generation to generation. Depending on the region of the country you find yourself in, the craft items available for purchase can vary significantly, as they reflect the culture of the place they come from. ...

Interior of Taller Sert, Joan Miró’s studio in the Fundació Miró Mallorca (Pilar and Joan Miró Foundation) in Palma de Mallorca, Balearic Islands

Culture | Palma

Five must-visit museums in Palma de Mallorca

The capital of the Balearic Islands is a fascinating place to enjoy a holiday, not only because it's close to some fabulous beaches and coves lapped by turquoise waters, but also for its diversity, culture and history. ...

"Selfie" with views of Cape Formentor (Mallorca)

Urban tourism | Palma

Weekend in Palma and surrounding areas

Pack your bags because we're going to one of the Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean: Majorca. Its capital city is Palma, a charming destination offering both culture and beaches, where you should spend at least a weekend.

Young tourist strolling through the streets of Valldemossa, Majorca

Things you can only do in Spain

If you are thinking about planning a trip to Spain, we can give you curious or interesting ideas of things you can only do here. For example, celebrating the unique Sant Jordi festival or seeing truly special animals such as the Iberian lynx. Here is our list of plans. Can you cross any of them off yet?

Culture, Practical information

10 Paradores in buildings with a lot of history

When planning a vacation, choosing the best place to stay is important. What if you could also do it in a unique place, surrounded by art and details full of history? The Paradores of Spain offer you special accommodation in historic buildings that inspire admiration even before you set foot inside. ...

Stay at the Paradors in the Most Beautiful Villages in Spain: the perfect experience

Visiting the Most Beautiful Villages in Spain is always recommended, and staying in a Parador de Turismo makes for a unique experience. Paradors are usually historical buildings – such as palaces, castles and convents – that have been refurbished with all the comforts of modern life. They are places that are bound to make you feel special. ...

Routes

Ideas for vacations Spain for travellers of all profiles

Trips with friends, as a couple, as a family, for seniors, for singles... your ideal destinations can be very different depending on the type of traveller profile you have at any given time. So here are some ideas to make sure that your vacation in Spain is in the perfect place for you, depending on your personal situation. ...

View of Deessa restaurant at the Mandarin Oriental Ritz in Madrid

Urban tourism | Madrid

Madrid, the new European luxury destination

Numerous firms of international prestige have chosen Madrid to set up some of their most important stores. They add to the extraordinary premium offer of the capital of Spain with various Michelin Star establishments, hundred-year-old restaurants and artisan shops. All this makes the capital of Spain a fundamental European luxury destination. ...

Nature | Tenerife

Unique places in Tenerife

Tenerife is the largest of the Canary Islands and is full of contrasts. Discovering its volcanic nature means getting closer to unbelievable and very different landscapes.

Tourist at the Mallos de Riglos in Huesca

Nature | Aragón

Not just the Pyrenees - the natural beauty of Aragón will take your breath away

Here you will find a region that lives and breathes nature. National parks, natural parks, nature reserves, protected landscapes, and national monuments make up approximately 40% of the territory of Aragón. Endless natural spaces with landscapes that will take your breath away.

Mother and daughter eating some churros in the Retiro Park in Madrid, Region of Madrid

Urban tourism | Madrid

Activities with children in Madrid

If you are visiting Madrid with your family and you love doing activities with your children, here you can find different places and experiences for having a great time together. You can see all kinds of animals, explore the universe, ride on unique attractions or go on day trips to nearby cities such as Alcalá de Henares. ...

Nature

Rural tourism and stars: some of the best towns in Spain to gaze at the stars

Imagine traveling to a small corner of Spain where a blanket of stars unfolds before you in all its immensity. Here's what you can experience in the towns certified by the Starlight: Those whose skies are so clear that they are authentic refuges for breathing fresh air and looking up at night. ...

View of the village of Roblelacasa in Guadalajara, Castilla-La Mancha

Nature | Guadalajara

Rural tourism to get away from it all: villages of the Black Architecture of Guadalajara

A chance to disconnect and forget the daily rush and usual accelerated pace. The destination is Guadalajara (Castilla-La Mancha) where you’ll discover small, sleepy villages that are well-known for their traditional architecture. ...

Stone archway in a medieval street in Pedraza, Segovia, Castilla y León

Routes

Rural tourism in Castilla y León: take note of things to do

As you begin to get to know this region, you’ll soon see that it lives and breathes history. Imposing walls, robust architecture and tall castles are surrounded by mountains where you’ll find little villages and stunning natural spaces. A combination that will whisk you away to other times, and that’s perfect for enjoying the best of rural tourism.

Hiker admiring the views on a route through the Pyrenees

Routes

Long-distance walking routes in Spain

Spain is a country that has been blessed by nature with an immense variety of landscapes, so you won’t be surprised to learn that are more than 200 long-distance walking routes for enjoying thousands of unique places, step by step, at your own pace. ...

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