Spain —
from Barcelona's architecture to Madrid's passion and the perfect Mediterranean coast
Spain is where we've returned again and again. Barcelona for the architecture and energy. Madrid for the surprising charm and the Bernabéu. Fuengirola for the beach and the people we keep going back to see. Each city has completely different character, but all of them deserve proper time and attention. This is our guide to the Spain we know.
Every photo on this page is from our own Spain trips — no stock images and no placeholders.
Start with the story that takes your fancy. Each destination has its own character — pick one and dive in.
The Sagrada Família, Park Güell, La Rambla and the Gothic Quarter. Pure sensory overload in the best possible way.
Read our Barcelona story →
The Royal Palace, the Prado, and the surprisingly fascinating Bernabéu stadium. Gets better with time.
Read our Madrid story →
We keep coming back. Perfect weather, beautiful beach, and the kind of place where you make lifelong friends.
Read our Fuengirola story →
Spain's sunny coast. Beaches, seafood, Spanish village life and that perfect Mediterranean light.
Read our Costa del Sol story →City streets, Mediterranean coastline and the Costa Blanca — another side of our travels around Spain.
Read our Alicante story →Our island travels add a completely different Mediterranean chapter to our Spain story.
Explore the Balearic Islands →Our Canary Islands travels take the Spain story out into the Atlantic, with Tenerife bringing volcanic landscapes and island life into the mix.
Read our Tenerife story →We've broken our bigger Spain travels into individual first-hand guides, so you can jump straight to the city or experience you're interested in.
Where we've been in Spain
Barcelona, Madrid, Fuengirola, the Costa del Sol, Alicante, the Balearic Islands and Tenerife — from mainland Spain to the Mediterranean and Canary Islands.
Book Spain Activities
From Barcelona's architecture tours and Sagrada Família skip-the-line to Madrid's museums and Costa del Sol beach experiences.
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Multi-city Spain itineraries that combine Barcelona, Madrid and the coast. Perfect if you want the logistics handled and the insider knowledge included.
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Plan your Spain trip
Spain wants you to slow down. Skip the rushing between cities and spend real time in each one. Two weeks, if you can. This is not a place for ticking boxes.