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. ...

Urban tourism | Andalusia

Some of the cities in Andalusia that are unmissable

The south of Spain is a land of picture-postcard landscapes, wide-open natural spaces and little whitewashed villages – however, you’ll also find lively cosmopolitan cities with a thousand interesting sites to discover and explore, as well as delicious cuisine, in which the famous tapas take centre stage. ...

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

Access Spanish culture: nine virtual tours to inspire you

Would you like to travel back in time, take a look at some monuments or admire of the works of art of some of the most celebrated artists in history? Spain has a fascinating cultural wealth, one of the most awe-inspiring in the world and now you can see it from the comfort of your home, without moving from the sofa! ...

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.

Culture

A journey through Sorolla's Spain

"The painter of light". This is how Joaquín Sorolla, one of the main figures in the history of Spanish art and one of the most internationally famous painters of his time, is known. Because this artist was able to capture light and movement in his paintings like none other. ...

Urban tourism | Madrid

Madrid’s most famous monuments and their history

Madrid is a city of monuments. A stroll through its streets is rather like wandering along the corridors of an architectural art gallery - Madrid’s on show 24 hours a day! Among its many popular monuments, some have become true symbols of the Spanish capital. Do you know them?

Culture

The Guggenheim Museum, an accessible way to enjoy art

This museum in Bilbao might well be one of the best known outside Spain. The large museum space with that striking, iconic design created by architect Frank O. Gehry first opened its doors in 1997. ...

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?

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

14 museums for all tastes

Forget the clichés. Going to museums, at least in Spain, can be fun, interesting and even thrilling. We've put together a list of 14 museums we suggest visiting on your trip.

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. ...

Culture

Art and culture in Spain

Did you know that Spain is the country with the fifth largest number of UNESCO World Heritage sites in the world? Spain has a uniquely spectacular wealth of monuments, the result of long centuries of history and a mix of cultures. ...

Culture | Aragón

Aragón, following in the footsteps of Goya

If you’re an art lover, you’re bound to have heard of Francisco de Goya, one of the most important Spanish artists of all time. In Aragón - the region where he was born - there’s an interesting tourist route that you can take, stopping in the villages where he left his mark, and admiring magnificent monuments like the Basílica del Pilar (in ...

Culture | Catalonia

The Dalí Theatre-Museum in Spain: Salvador Dalí’s last great work

Spain is the birthplace of some of the greatest talents in the history of art. Creators with the most varied personalities and styles, who find common ground in their devotion to the country in which they were raised. ...

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, Food and oenology | Madrid

Restaurants and outdoor cafés in Madrid museums

It’s easy to spend a day enjoying culture in Madrid. You have some of the world’s best museums, with several clustered around the Art Walk: just over a kilometre long, it includes the Prado, the Thyssen and the Reina Sofía. And new cultural centres are constantly appearing in the capital. ...

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

Visiting the homes of geniuses

A different way to approach great artists and writers like Gaudí, Picasso and Cervantes is to visit their homes. It’s a cultural experience which goes beyond the typical museum where you can only see their work - here you can walk around the rooms where they lived and their studios or writing rooms, and get an idea of their everyday life with ...