1.

Catalonia (Barcelona)

Parc Guell

Laid out on hill with breathtaking views of Barcelona, the Parc Guell (Guell Park) was Antoni Gaudi’s
most ambitious project after the Sagrada Familia church. Though commissioned as a private housing
complex, only two houses were every built on the site. What remains, can only be described as the most
psychedelic of Spain attractions. Twisting ceramic benches, a vast hall of pillars, giant lizards and
sloping pathways all provide an amusement park feel.

Las Ramblas (Catalonia)

Tourism in Spain is not all festivals and bullfights. Travelers looking for a low-key Spain sightseeing
option can stroll along Barcelona’s main street: The Ramblas. This leafy avenue is lined with cafes and
newspaper stalls and is a favorite stroll for locals and tourists alike.

2. Balearic Islands

Balearic Islands

These islands are formed from Ibiza, Majorca, Minorca and Formentera, which is located next to the
small island of Cabrera. The Balearic Islands represent an archipelago found across the Valencian
coast. This location is one of the most popular in Spain, mainly due to a good weather and wonderful
beaches.

3. Canary Islands

Is a Spanish archipelago which, in turn, forms one of the Spanish Autonomous Communities. The
archipelago is located just off the northwest coast of the African continent, 100 km west of the
disputed border between Morocco and the Western Sahara
The status of capital city and most visited tourist attraction centres are Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Las
Palmas de Gran Canaria, which, in turn, are the capitals of the provinces of Las Palmas and
Tenerife.

4. Andalusia

The Alhambra (Granada)

Any trip to the south of Spain must include a stop in Granada and a tour of the Alhambra. Composed of
three distinct groups of buildings on the Alhambra Hill, the complex is essentially a palace with
extensive gardens surrounded by a fortress. This national monument is one the most mythical and
romantic Spain attractions.

Donana National Park

Tours to Spain are incomplete without a trip through this untracked National Park. One of the last areas
of true wilderness in Europe, the Donana National Park in western Andalusia is filled with wetlands, 150
species of birds, wildlife in abundance and the endangered imperial eagle and lynx.
Costa del Sol
The area expands by almost entire Mediterranean coast of Andalusia. It is worth mentioning that Costa
del Sol one of the highest numbers of tourist concentration. This is because of its good beaches and
bright cities. The major city of the region is Malaga, which is located a few kilometers away from
Marbella and Torremolinos.

5. Region of Valencia

Las Fallas in Valencia (Valencian Community)

Tours to Spain wouldn’t be complete without a trip to Valencia during the Fiesta de Las Fallas. From
March 12 to 19 the city of Valencia is a pyro’s dream come true. From the minute you step off the train,
firecrackers are popping at your feet, as giant Papier Mache effigies or fallas are paraded through the
streets, judged, and awarded prizes. At night free firework shows light up the sky, while the days are
filled with bullfights and paella eating on every street corner.

6. Region of Madrid

Prado (Madrid)

Madrid’s premier tourist attraction, and one of a handful of must-see Spain tourist attractions, the
Museo del Prado houses one of the oldest and most prolific collections of art in the world.

Other Regions

Basque Country

The Basque Country or Pais Vasco, is an area north of Madrid bounded by the Pyrenees Mountains
and the Bay of Biscay. This unspoiled and easily traversed landscape is among the best tours to Spain
for those seeking a quiet, quaint, old world getaway.

The Guggenheim in Bilbao (Basque Country)

Described as the “the greatest building of our time”, this Frank Gehry-designed postmodernist museum
attracted 1.4 million viewers in it first year alone. Once inside, art lovers are treated to a host of 20th
century masterworks from Picasso to Rothko.

Galicia (Santiago de Compostela)

The Route of Santiago de Compostela, was named a World Heritage site almost 15 years ago. It
represented a series of roads going through France and Spain that come together on the city.
Thousands of pilgrims went through the Route of Santiago de Compostela during the Middle Ages
each year.

Castille – la Mancha (Toledo)

The region's historical center is found on a rugged peninsula that is being washed on 3 sides by the
Tagus River.
Back in the 6th century the Visigoths set the capital in Toledo. During the Middle Ages Toledo housed
such cultures as Jewish, Christian and Muslim.

This was the time when the city's major monument was constructed, the cathedral.