Urban tourism | Bilbao

Bilbao art district

The streets of Bilbao are one big exhibition of architecture and contemporary art. Most of it can be found near the estuary, between the Guggenheim Museum, the Albia gardens and the The Euskalduna Conference Centre and Concert Hall. ...

Culture | Region of Valencia

A trip to Valencia: its must-see architectural art

If you like immersing yourself in culture when you travel, finding out about the history of a city and one of your great passions is art ... read on to fall in love with Valencia. Three modernist stops that you must make in the city.

Culture | Avilés

Avilés, transformative architecture

Avilés (Asturias) has undergone an urban regeneration. This city in the north of Spain has begun a passionate affair with architecture. The Niemeyer Cultural Centre is a good example, best admired on a stroll along the bank of the estuary. ...

Culture

Enjoy Spanish beaches through the eyes of artists

For decades numerous artists have tried to reflect beauty of the Spanish coastline in their work. A beauty that inspires and captivates, and that for years many have tried to immortalise on canvas. Discover those destinations that have inspired great painters - take note and pay them a visit! ...

Culture | Málaga

The Malaga of Picasso

Malaga is the city where Pablo Picasso spent his early childhood. The atmosphere and the daily life of those years became the inspiration for some of the recurring themes in his paintings, such as flamenco, doves and bulls. ...

Culture

Picasso sites in Spain

Take a journey that follows in Pablo Picasso’s footsteps around Spain. From his birth in Malaga, to his success in Madrid, and even his years in Catalonia and Galicia. A journey to discover the places that inspired the master of cubism and to learn about his particular creativity: “It took me four years to paint like Raphael, but a lifetime to ...

Culture | Madrid

Art galleries and more in Madrid

The streets of Madrid have a special relationship with art. After you visit the famous museums, the city has something exceptional to offer: a tour of contemporary art galleries. ...

Culture

Dramatised and unusual tours in Spain

Do you like finding out everything about the places you visit? Do you always have a thousand questions when you arrive somewhere new? Do you love imagining historic sites full of the life and atmosphere of their heyday? Then you're going to love these destinations with unusual and dramatised tours.

Culture

A trip that’s a real cultural feast: some of Europe’s most important art galleries are located in Spain

Culture, in all its forms, is one of Spain’s main attractions. Here, you can walk in silence through museums filled with works of art created by some of the greatest artists in history. Not to be missed!

Culture

A guide to Spain’s most famous museums of contemporary art

If your idea of a cultural holiday is wandering the corridors of a museum at your own pace, Spain offers you a whole spectrum of possibilities at some of the most famous contemporary art museums in Spain, and indeed in Europe. All ready to welcome you with open doors!

Culture

Spanish cities that inspired artists

Occasionally, when walking through the streets of some cities or looking at a landscape at sunset, the image stays in your mind forever, capturing the unique colours of the moment, as if it were a painting. ...

Culture | Basque Country

A summer discovering music festivals in the Basque Country

Every year, the Basque Country hosts cultural activities with music, gigs and fun as the protagonists. When summer comes, the calendar is filled with festivals. Musical festivals that are well-known across Spain, and of various styles: classical music, jazz, pop, rock, indie, underground trends… Whatever music you like, there is a festival for you!

Urban tourism | Andalusia

Andalusia, discover the charms of southern Spanish culture

In Andalusia, you’ll find a whole host of attractive cultural destinations such as Seville, Marbella, Granada, Cordoba, Cadiz, Úbeda and Baeza. Cities you’ll never tire of rediscovering. However, the vastness of Andalusia means that it’s also home to several other locations that definitely deserve a spot on your list of places to visit. ...

Culture

12 incredible examples of avant-garde architecture

Pausing to think of a typical Spanish architectural monument may conjure up images of large cathedrals or impressive castles. However, the avant-garde in Spain is also highly significant. In fact, certain modern buildings have managed to completely revolutionise the image of cities and become distinguishing features of the cities themselves. ...

Shopping | Barcelona

Browse the antique dealers in Barcelona

Barcelona houses true wonders in the galleries, boulevards and antique shops that you can discover while touring its neighbourhoods. Collectibles, period furniture, old toys, books with a lot of history... Unique items that, over time, have become real treasures. ...

Culture | Barcelona

Visit the most artistic areas of Barcelona: museums, galleries and architecture

Art can be represented in many ways and in countless styles. Spain boasts diverse artistic expressions thanks to its cultural richness. Although any big Spanish city will showcase important works by renowned artists, Barcelona offers a range of possibilities in its great art galleries.

Urban tourism

Some of the best European monuments are to be found in Spain

Thousands of years of history and diverse cultures have left Spain with a large number of monuments from different periods and styles, which are perfect places to wander around and discover their secrets while you let yourself be transported back in time and enjoy a unique experience in each one of them. ...

Urban tourism

Exceptional cemeteries in Spain: art from beyond the grave

Spain has more than twenty exceptional historic cemeteries that are included in the European Cemeteries Route. On this Council of Europe cultural itinerary, together with the tombs of many famous people you’ll also discover some unusual, beautiful and surprising sculptures and funerary monuments. ...

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. ...

Culture

Discover the cathedrals of Spain: the Sagrada Familia, the Santiago de Compostela Cathedral and many more!

These houses of worship from another era of Spanish history have endowed their cities with incalculable artistic riches. They are UNESCO World Heritage buildings whose architecture, history and religious status make them the perfect hosts for your long-awaited visit.

Calendar

Plans you cannot miss out on in Spain in 2024

There is always a good reason to travel to Spain, but here we present you with some particularly important events in 2024 that will encourage you to book your trip in the coming months. What are you waiting for to start planning your visit and enjoying these unique events for yourself?