Cities in Spain - Which cities to visit. Guides and tips Cities in Spain - Which cities to visit. Guides and tips

Must see cities in Spain

Best cities to visit in Spain

Spain is almost like a small continent in itself. Due to its location, Spain is bathed by both the Atlantic ocean and the Mediterranean sea. For centuries different civilizations have settled in this territory, shaping the landscape and the cities you will find today. In this section, we will cover the best cities in Spain to visit. Depending on how many days you will be travel to Spain, and also on how much you may want to move you will have chances to visit 1, 2,3 or more cities. Motorway connections and rail connections are fantastic in Spain and they will ease your travel planning. 

Southern spain - Views of La ALhambra at dusk

Southern Spain

In our guide to Southern Spain you will find the top things to do, best hotels and restaurants as well as less touristic plans. Activities, tours and deals … Read More

Beach and green and blue water in Fuerteventura

Fuerteventura

Discover in this Fuerteventura guide the best ideas to make the most of your vacation. Top resorts, attractions and tips by local experts. … Read More

View of the bay near Santander and Magdalena palace

Santander City Guide

Check out out Santander City Guide to get all the info you need to plan the perfect visit to this spectacular city in Northern Spain. … Read More

malaga city guide

Malaga City Guide

Check out our Malaga City Guide to find all the information you will need to plan the perfect visit to this amazing city in Southern Spain … Read More

merida city guide

Merida City Guide

Check out our full Merida City Guide to get the full breakdown on this spectacular city that is chock full of Roman history and monuments. Depending on your travel schedule you may decide to dedicate 1 or 2 days to Cordoba. One day is enough to enjoy the most important highlights and get a good feeling of the city. With 2 days you will be able to enjoy more attractions and even an excursion to MEdina Zahara. We have built this city-break in Cordoba including our recommendations for hotels, … Read More

central spain

Central Spain

Discover in this Central Spain guide the top things to do, best hotels and restaurants as well as less touristic plans. Activities, tours and deals … Read More

Asurias travel guide- Playa de Poo – Beautiful beach in Asturias

Asturias Travel Guide

Check out our Asturias Travel Guide where you will find all the information you will need to plan the perfect visit to this region in Northern Spain. … Read More

formentera

Formentera

Check out our full guide to Formentera. Formentera is a beautiful small island, part of the Balearic Island archipelago in the Mediterranean Sea. … Read More

The bridge to San Juan de gaztelugatxe hermitage

Galicia

No one would say that Northern Spain is a “hidden gem” but it when most people think of Spain, what most people imagine is southern Spain: flamenco, bullfighting, beaches, paella, tapas, … So when people visit the northern part of the country they are usually blown away. The north of Spain is green and lush, brimming with history and culturally very different from the rest of the country (especially in the Basque Country). The food is different, the nightlife is different, … everything is just different. Different and amazing. … Read More

Barcelona Spain

Barcelona City Guide

Barcelona has it all: great restaurants, world class attractions, excellent plan connections and the Mediterranean sea. Find in this Barcelona city guide some ideas we recommend to enjoy a bit of Gaudi at Casa Batló, a walk in Las Ramblas to get the pulse of Barcelona and to experience the Gothic area and Barcelona´s Cathedral. … Read More

Beach in Canary islands

Canary islands

The Canary Islands are commonly known as the islands with spring all year round. The archipielago is composed of eight islands (plus some smaller, uninhabited islets). The good things about the Canary islands is that each of the islands has a very different personality and offer something unique to be enjoyed. In case you thought they are all the same, great sunny destinations for year-round sunshine, we believe you should dig a bit deeper and discover which one would suit you best. … Read More

torre del oro seville during the day

Seville City Guide

“Sevilla tiene un color especial” claims a famous Spanish song… The soul of this city may emerge from the passion of Flamenco in the taverns of Triana neighborhood, or from the greedy conquistadores that populated it, or you may have to blame Easter for it. No matter where the truth is that few cities in the world can pride themselves on being a perfect mix of beauty and charisma. Today you will learn about the history of Seville at the Alcazar, enjoy one of its most relaxing areas in Maria Luisa and, discover the passion of Flamenco in one of the flamenco shows in Seville. … Read More

Rioja Travel Guide

Rioja Travel Guide

Check out our Rioja Travel Guide and get the most out of your visit to Spain’s premier wine region and one of the best (if not THE best) in the world.
The history of this region dates back to the first century B.C. when the Romans founded Pompaelo on an old Vascon settlement. … Read More

san sebastian city guide

San Sebastian City Guide

Check out our San Sebastian City Guide to find all the information you need to plan the perfect visit to this amazing city in Northern Spain. … Read More

caceres city guide

Cáceres City Guide

Check out our full Cáceres City Guide, one of Spain’s most pristinely conserved medieval cities, and truly a one-of-a-kind city. Depending on your travel schedule you may decide to dedicate 1 or 2 days to Cordoba. One day is enough to enjoy the most important highlights and get a good feeling of the city. With 2 days you will be able to enjoy more attractions and even an excursion to MEdina Zahara. We have built this city-break in Cordoba including our recommendations for hotels, … Read More

Rias Baixas

Rias Baixas Travel Guide

Check out our full guide to the Rias Baixas, a network of estuaries in South West Galicia . The Rias Baixas are gorgeous and a foodies paradise. … Read More

Menorca Holidays

Menorca is an amazing vacation destination. Well-preserved, the island has retained its charm and is a top destination for people searching to relax and enjoy nature, not just the sea, but also hikes and fantastic horse rides. Learn more about this fascinating island in this travel guide … Read More

Resorts in Ibiza

Ibiza holidays

A party capital but much more…. Beaches on the islands enjoy powdery white sand and clear, warm, turquoise water. The Islands are well known for their secluded coves which make for relaxing and romantic little oasis’s that can be found all around the coast. The climate also makes the Islands a natural paradise, with an incredible amount of biodiversity on land and off the coast. … Read More

Little isle in the coast of Ibiza in Balearic islands in Spain

Balearic islands

The Balearic Islands are a top tourist destination that offers something to everyone. Most Europeans will have the islands among their top 3 places to visit in Spain for sure! And the Balearic islands do not disappoint the visitor.

Splendid beaches and small coves, fishing villages, olive, and almond groves, and citrus orchards, Despite the masses, arrive in summer, you will still be able to find your place and, why not, also enjoy the noise of the sea along with music during endless nights. … Read More

The bridge to San Juan de gaztelugatxe hermitage

Northern Spain

No one would say that Northern Spain is a “hidden gem” but it when most people think of Spain, what most people imagine is southern Spain: flamenco, bullfighting, beaches, paella, tapas, … So when people visit the northern part of the country they are usually blown away. The north of Spain is green and lush, brimming with history and culturally very different from the rest of the country (especially in the Basque Country). The food is different, the nightlife is different, … everything is just different. Different and amazing. … Read More

Views of Ronda in south Spain

Ronda City Guide

Enjoy Ronda, of the most visited cities in Spain! Andalusia is home to many amazing cities, one of which is Ronda. Find out what makes it so special in this city guide. Landscapes, amazing architecture, heritage and a true Andalusian feeling make of Ronda a very special destination … Read More

Cordoba city guide

Cordoba City Guide

Enjoy Cordoba, one of the most populated cities of the world in the Middle ages, in a 1 or 2 day city-break. Cordoba can be accessed by high speed train very easily from Madrid and this secure connection makes it easy to enjoy a break in Cordoba
Depending on your travel schedule you may decide to dedicate 1 or 2 days to Cordoba. One day is enough to enjoy the most important highlights and get a good feeling of the city. With 2 days you will be able to enjoy more attractions and even an excursion to MEdina Zahara. We have built this city-break in Cordoba including our recommendations for hotels, … Read More

Views of Cadiz in South Spain

Cadiz City Guide

ádiz is a province of Andalucía, in Southern Spain. The city is completely surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea, and it is one of the oldest settlements in Europe, dating back over 3 thousand years. Cádiz is well known for its seafood and Sherry wine. In this city guide of Cadiz, you will discover the best plans, things to do and interesting excursions from Cadiz … Read More

Boats in the lake at city of sciencies in Valencia Spain

Valencia City Guide

Most first-time visitors to Valencia do not have a very clear idea about what to expect from Valencia. The architectural beauty of the City of Arts and Sciences is probably the image most seem in any travel guide to Valencia. But there is so much more! Discover everything Valencia has to offer in tis visitors’s guide … Read More

Logroño City Guide

Logroño City Guide

Check out our Logroño city guide and discover everything the city has to offer. Logroño is full of history and the capital of wine in Spain. … Read More

Cuenca City Guide

Cuenca City Guide

Check out our Cuenca city guide and discover everything the city has to offer. Cuenca is full of history and stunningly beautiful. … Read More

A Coruña City Guide

A Coruña City Guide

Chck out our A Coruña City Guide, a spectacular citiy in Northern Spain. Located in Galicia, A Coruña offers spectacular food and architecture. … Read More

Salamanca City Guide

Salamanca City Guide

Check out our Salamanca city guide and discover everything the city has to offer. Salamanca is full of history and has the best food in the region. … Read More

Burgos City Guide

Burgos City Guide

Check out our Burgos city guide to get all the information you need on this city in Northern Spain. Burgos is much more than just the Cathedral. … Read More

Avila City Guide

Avila City Guide

Check out or Avila City Guide! here you will find everything you need to know before visiting this medieval city of Castilla y León. … Read More

Gibraltar City Guide

Gibraltar City Guide

Check out our Gibraltar city guide!! Here you will find all the info you need on the small British island just off the coast of Spain. … Read More

Segovia city

Segovia City Guide

Segovia city and capital of the province same name, and in the region of Castilla y Leon, played an important role even in ancient times. Standing on a rocky out-crop between the two river valleys of the Eresma and Clamores it looks like a stranded ship. Discover in this city guide of Segovia all the information to ensure you make the most out of your visit. … Read More

The best Madrid Guided Tours. Enjoy Madrid - Views of Gran Via in Madrid

Madrid City Guide

Madrid is the capital and most populous city of Spain. The city has almost 3.3 million inhabitants but the entire metropolitan area gets to a population of approximately 6.5 million. It is a vibrant city, where art and fun co-exist. In this Madrid city guide you will find ideas to plan your trip and make the most out of it. … Read More

City center of Bilbao in Basque country

Bilbao City Guide

Our team of local experts thought that it makes all sense in this Bilbao city guide to ensure you find the most interesting things to enjoy in Bilbao. A gastronomical heaven and paradise for foodies who love both bar hopping and fine dining, Bilbao is also a great place to enjoy art. Not far from Bilbao you will also be able to discover fantastic beaches full of surfers, and excellent trecking opportunities. … Read More

Alcazar of Toledo from the bridge

Toledo City Guide

Discover one of Spain´s top cities in this guide to Toledo. Former capital of the country, Toledo offers a myriad of cultures and heritage is to be found everywhere. A must do city in spain and perfectly well connected with Madrid … Read More

Stain glass at Cathedral of Leon in Spain

Leon City Guide

León is the second-largest city and capital of the región of Castilla y León, León is located in the north of Spain and is one of the main stops on the Camino de Santiago . Discover the best things to enjoy in Leon, best time to visit, and much more in this Leon city guide. Leon boasts one of Spain´s best tapas districts, a superb csthedral, many interesting buildings including a masterpiece from Gaudi and it is algo a hub for art and a top stop at El Camino. Do you need any more reasons to pay a visit? … Read More

San Fermin in Pamplona

Pamplona City Guide

Located between San Sebastian and Logroño, Pamplona is a perfect place to stop and enjoy local traditions. The city is most well-known for by the San Fermin Festival. Pamplona is the capital and largest city of the region of Navarra in northern Spain.Pamplona sits just south of San Sebastián and North of the charming town of Laguardia.

The history of this region dates back to the first century B.C. when the Romans founded Pompaelo on an old Vascon settlement. … Read More

Alhambra in Granada

Granada City Guide

Granada is more than the iconic Alhambra. The sounds and scents at the Albaycin take you to a different world. Our local guides have curated a city guide of Granada with many recommendations to ensure you make the most out of your time here! … Read More

Planning your city break in Spain

Spain offers great airport connections to many of its cities. This makes it simple to enjoy a couple of days at many more of the top Spanish cities than years ago. Spain´s cities have a fervor for art and culture and there are plenty of museums, galleries to visit on rainy days. But since the weather is mild during most of the year, and especially in Southern Spain, you will be able to adapt your plans depending on the month of the year. In this section we share with you 7 of the best city breaks in Spain. On each of these guides, you will be able to find ready-to-use itineraries to make the most of your time.

No matter what you are looking for, a weekend to enjoy city life and beach, a culture or gastronomy getaway, we are sure you will find a great city break option in Spain. 

How should you use our city break guides?

On these guides, you will find very concrete plans to make the most of your visit to each of the cities and reduce your travel planning time.  IN case you are lloking for a city that you do not find on these Spain city break guides, we recommend you pay a look to our top cities in Spain section, where you will find more than 40 guides.  

We trust you enjoy your trip planning and that you decide to visit Spain for a short city break, or a longer trip.