Attractions in Spain
The finest attractions in Spain at a glance: castles, natural wonders, historic old towns and more. Each place links to a detailed page with map, tips and photos.
Culture & History
Sagrada Família
This basilica designed by Antoni Gaudí is the landmark of Barcelona.
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Casa Milà (La Pedrera)
Casa Milà, known as La Pedrera, is a modernist building in Barcelona.
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Plaza de España (Seville)
The Plaza de España in Seville was built for the Ibero-American Exposition of 1929.
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City of Arts and Sciences
This futuristic architectural complex in Valencia was designed by Santiago Calatrava.
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Cliffs of Los Gigantes
These monumental basalt cliffs on the west coast of Tenerife rise up to 800 meters almost vertically from the Atlantic.
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Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos
This medieval palace in Córdoba served as a residence for Castilian monarchs and a seat of the Inquisition.
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Casa Batlló
Casa Batlló is a masterpiece by Antoni Gaudí in Barcelona.
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Hanging Houses of Cuenca
The Casas Colgadas are historic buildings with balconies hanging directly over the cliff of the Huécar gorge.
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Generalife
The Generalife was the summer palace and country estate of the Nasrid Sultans of Granada.
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Gaztelugatxe
A striking rocky islet in the Basque Country connected to the mainland by a narrow stone bridge.
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Puerta del Sol
Puerta del Sol is one of the most famous squares in Madrid.
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AZCA District
AZCA is the traditional financial center of Madrid, designed after the model of the Rockefeller Center.
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Torcal de Antequera
This karst landscape in Andalusia is famous for its bizarre limestone formations.
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Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba
This structure uniquely combines Islamic and Christian architectural styles.
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Es Mercadal
A charming historic town in the center of Menorca, nestled at the foot of Monte Toro.
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Burgos Cathedral
Burgos Cathedral is a masterpiece of Spanish Gothic architecture.
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Manzanares el Real Castle
Built in the 15th century, this fortress is a well-preserved example of the Mendoza family's military architecture.
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Seville Cathedral
Seville Cathedral is the largest Gothic church in the world.
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Santiago de Compostela Cathedral
This cathedral is the destination of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage.
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Alcazaba of Almeria
Founded in the 10th century, this fortress is an outstanding example of Moorish defensive architecture.
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Aljaferia Palace
This palace in Zaragoza was built in the 11th century by the Taifa kings.
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Frías
Spain's smallest city perches dramatically on a rock overlooking the Ebro river, famous for its hanging houses and fortified medieval bridge.
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Úbeda
A UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its exceptional Renaissance architecture and significant pottery tradition in the heart of Jaén.
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Allariz
A medieval gem on the banks of the Arnoia River, famous for its exceptionally well-preserved Romanesque historic center and artisan traditions.
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Timanfaya National Park
Located on Lanzarote, the park consists almost entirely of volcanic soil.
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Royal Botanical Garden of Madrid
Located next to the Prado Museum, this historic garden houses thousands of plant species from around the world.
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Cabrera Archipelago National Park
Located south of Mallorca, this park is one of the best-preserved coastal ecosystems in the Mediterranean.
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Caldera de Taburiente National Park
This park on La Palma island is characterized by a massive erosion crater with an 8 km diameter.
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Marismas del Odiel
This marshland at the mouth of the Odiel and Tinto rivers in Huelva is a Biosphere Reserve.
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Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park
Located in the heart of the Pyrenees, this park is known for the Monte Perdido massif.
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Somiedo Natural Park
Located in the Cantabrian Mountains, Somiedo is one of the most important refuges for the brown bear in Spain.
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Doñana National Park
This national park in Andalusia comprises a mosaic of marshes, dunes, and pine forests.
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Albufera de Valencia Natural Park
This freshwater lagoon near Valencia is separated from the sea by a narrow sand strip.
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Sierra Nevada National Park
The mountain range in Andalusia hosts the highest peaks of the Iberian Peninsula.
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Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park
Located in the Catalan Pyrenees, this park is famous for its over 200 mountain lakes.
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Garajonay National Park
This park on La Gomera island houses one of the world's best-preserved laurel forests.
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Islas Atlánticas de Galicia National Park
This maritime national park off the coast of Galicia includes the Cíes, Ons, Sálvora, and Cortegada archipelagos.
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Cabañeros National Park
Cabañeros is often referred to as the 'Spanish Serengeti' and is located in Castile-La Mancha.
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Sierra de Guadarrama National Park
Located near Madrid, this park protects the central mountain ranges of the Sistema Central.
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Teide National Park
Located on Tenerife, the park surrounds Spain's highest mountain, the Teide volcano.
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Gallocanta Lake
This salt lake in Aragon is one of Europe's most important stopover sites for common cranes.
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Tablas de Daimiel National Park
This wetland forms at the confluence of the Guadiana and Gigüela rivers.
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Sierra de las Nieves National Park
This park in Málaga province hosts the world's largest populations of Spanish fir (pinsapo).
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Garrotxa Volcanic Zone
This natural park in Catalonia contains 40 dormant volcanoes and over 20 lava flows.
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Picos de Europa National Park
This park spans Asturias, Cantabria, and Castile and León.
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Cazorla, Segura and Las Villas Natural Park
This is Spain's largest protected area.
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Monfragüe National Park
This park in Extremadura is a global reference center for birdwatching.
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Ebro Delta Natural Park
The Ebro Delta is Catalonia's most important wetland.
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Ruidera Lagoons
A chain of 15 lagoons in the upper Guadiana valley connected by waterfalls and natural travertine barriers.
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Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park
This park in Almería is one of Europe's driest areas.
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What are the top attractions in Spain?
Among the most popular are Timanfaya National Park, Royal Botanical Garden of Madrid, Cabrera Archipelago National Park, Caldera de Taburiente National Park, Marismas del Odiel and many more – the full top 50 list is on this page.
When is the best time to visit Spain?
May to October offers the most pleasant weather; July and August are warmest and busiest.