With its unique cultural history, natural heritage and Mediterranean climate, Spain is an idyllic holiday destination. Want to move, to party, to see museums and fabulous monuments ? Make your program : all this is possible in the Iberian Peninsula, and much more !
From the Mediterranean Costa Brava to the Atlantic coast of Andalusia and Galicia, passing through the Balearic and Canary Islands, the Spanish coastline offers a wide variety of landscapes. Between the lively beaches of Ibiza and the quieter ones of Santander, your choice will be almost infinite. You can practice many activities (diving, surfing, kitesurfing, sailing...) but also lounging under the southern sun. If you prefer sports on land, take the Compostela route, take the old railway tracks for cycling, go to one of the 400 golf courses, canoe in the Duratón Gorge Nature Park, Winter, go down the slopes of numerous Pyrenean resorts.
Among the great cities to visit figure, of course, Madrid. The historical capital of the country, Madrid is full of life and must-see sites. Among these, do not miss the Plaza Mayor with its refined architecture, the Plaza de Oriente for its imperial splendor, the Prado Museum for its incredible collection of masterpieces (Goya, Velasquez, Greco, Bosch...) and The Reina Sofía National Museum to admire, among others, the Guernica de Picasso. Then discover the effervescent Barcelona. Stroll through its medieval quarter, its famous Rambla and the gardens of Montjuïc and discover its extraordinary heritage: the Sagrada Família, the Church of Santa Maria del Mar, the Güell Park, the Pedrera, the National Art Museum of Catalonia , The foundation Miró...
But many other cities deserve a detour. In the north of the country, go to Bilbao (Guggenheim Museum), Burgos (majestic Cathedral, Chartreuse de Miraflores, Royal Monastery of Las Huelgas), Zaragoza (San Salvador Cathedral, Aljafería Palace, Tapestry Museum) Or to Santiago de Compostela for its old town and Praza do Obradoiro where the cathedral sits. In the south of Spain, discover Cordoba (Mosque-Cathedral, Medina Azahara, Jewish Quarter), Seville (Alcázar, Cathedral, Giralda) and Murcia (Cathedral, Salzillo Museum, Royal Monastery). And enjoy your trips to discover the typical dishes of each region, including gazpacho, tapas, tortilla, paella, churros...