Best places to visit in Spain

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade takes viewers from Venice to the fictional Turkish city of İskenderun, but several of its most recognisable action and desert scenes were filmed in southern Spain.Some opening desert shots were filmed in Utah, USA.

Located in southeastern Spain, Murcia slips under the radar compared to Andalucía or Valencia.

Waking up to views of medieval fortresses and exploring some of the most impressive corners of Spain’s past makes for an unforgettable getaway – with imposing castles and historic strongholds offering a journey through centuries of history.

Rodas Beach in Galicia is the only Spanish beach featured in the World’s 50 Best Beaches 2025, despite not being located in the Balearic or Canary Islands. Shaped like a crescent and stretching for 1.3 kilometres, its fine white sand – formed from crushed shells – connects the islands of Monteagudo and O Faro, two of the three that make up the Cíes archipelago. The beach currently holds 18th place in the global ranking.

The province of Huesca is one of the most fascinating regions in Aragón for those interested in culture and history.

While the province of Valencia might seem synonymous with beaches, fertile farmland and a Mediterranean climate, its interior hides a very different landscape.

Spain has a rhythm and logic of its own, and life tends to work beautifully once you tune into it.

A little research is all it takes to realise the immense wealth offered by the various towns and villages that make up Spain.

The province of Alicante stretches along more than 200 kilometres of Mediterranean coastline, forming what’s known as the Costa Blanca.

Sometimes we scan the other ends of the world for unique landscapes without realising that some of the most breathtaking places are much closer to home. You don't always need to cross oceans to admire majestic mountains, glacial lakes or picture-perfect trails.

When we think of Vikings, we picture Norwegian fjords, wooden villages and fog-shrouded seas. However, the Iberian Peninsula was also part of their routes.

Medieval streets, colourful fishing harbours and mountain villages frozen in time — Northern Spain is one of 2026’s most inspiring travel destinations.

Holy Week in Spain goes far beyond a religious event; it’s a week of candlelit processions, centuries-old brotherhoods and whole towns moving in quiet unison.

Barcelona, Madrid and Valencia draw the lion’s share of visitors, and in peak season the queues, cruise-ship groups and packed old towns can test even the most patient traveller.Recently, The Mirror highlighted a lesser-known Spanish city as a smart alternative to Barcelona, noting its similar atmos

A Spanish city has just taken the top spot in the very first edition of the Forbes Travel Awards, finishing ahead of heavyweights like Hong Kong and Miami. Madrid named best city in the world by Forbes Travel Awards The Spanish capital was officially crowned Best City in the inaugural Forb

If you’re looking for the best Roman ruins to visit, Spain is a cracking place to do it. The Romans ruled much of the Iberian Peninsula for roughly six centuries, shaping everything from road networks to city planning.

Spain has quietly secured another global travel accolade.

Two Spanish communities made the UN’s Best Tourism Villages for 2025.

This time of year is one of the most comfortable for travelling, which explains why so many people are looking for the best places to visit in Spain this April.

Every spring, a hidden valley in Spain turns completely white.Not with snow — but with over 1.5 million cherry blossoms.For just a short window between March and April, Valle del Jerte in Extremadura transforms into one of Europe’s most breathtaking natural spectacles.

Madrid has just been crowned European Best Destination 2026, and this one isn’t a vague marketing badge.

Las Fallas 2026 in Valencia will once again transform the city into an open‑air museum of fire, art and tradition from 1 to 19 March 2026, with the main events taking place between 15 and 19 March.

If you’re eyeing up the best Easter breaks in Spain, you’re looking at one of the most atmospheric times to be here.

Short city breaks in Spain are changing. In 2026, travellers are quietly moving away from overcrowded capitals and rediscovering smaller, character‑filled cities where culture, food, beaches, and local life fit effortlessly into a long weekend.

Barcelona has officially been named UNESCO-UIA World Capital of Architecture 2026, a title awarded jointly by UNESCO and the International Union of Architects (UIA). It’s not just a shiny label.