Europe · Iberian Peninsula · TRAVEL GUIDES IN ENGLISH
Museums, palaces and historic cities between the Mediterranean, Andalusia, Madrid and northern Spain.
YOUR JOURNEY, AT YOUR RHYTHM
Choose a city as a base and combine its monuments with walks and regional flavors. Each guide proposes separate visits, without assuming that you will tour the entire country.
If you link several cities, reserve time for the journeys and check train, bus or plane connections. Organize the tickets for each venue according to date and modality.
TOURS AND EXPERIENCES
Choose an area or destination to see places, activities, tips and itineraries. The length and budget of each guide are editorial suggestions.
Community of Madrid
A stay in Madrid to combine the Prado, the Royal Palace and the paths of El Retiro. Distribute the visits by sectors and adjust the tickets to the pace of your trip.
2 days suggested · Moderate budget
What to see and do in Madrid: art, palace and Retiro →
Catalonia
Sagrada Família, Park Güell and Casa Batlló are in different sectors of Barcelona. The proposal spreads the visits over three days to get to know the spaces calmly and organize transfers.
3 days suggested · Flexible budget
What to see and do in Barcelona: three works by Gaudí →
Andalusia · Seville
The Alcázar and the Cathedral share the monumental center, while Plaza de España allows another route next to the María Luisa Park. Reserve interior visits and leave room to walk around.
3 days suggested · Moderate budget
What to see and do in Seville: palaces, Cathedral and Plaza de España →
Andalusia · Granada
The Alhambra deserves a day of its own. The Royal Chapel and the Albaicín allow you to discover other layers of Granada, with routes adjusted to its slopes and the access to the monuments.
3 days suggested · Moderate budget
What to see and do in Granada: Alhambra, Royal Chapel and Albaicín →
Andalusia · Córdoba
The Mosque-Cathedral is combined with a walk through the Roman Bridge and the Alcázar gardens. Check the authorized areas of the Alcázar before taking any interior tour.
2 days suggested · Moderate budget
What to see and do in Córdoba: Mosque-Cathedral, gardens and river →
Valencian Community
Oceanogràfic requires traveling from the historic center. La Lonja and the Central Market form another sector to combine heritage and commercial life, each with its access conditions.
2 days suggested · Moderate budget
What to see and do in Valencia: Oceanogràfic and historic center →
Basque Country · Bizkaia
The Guggenheim and Bilbao Museoa allow two different art visits. The Old Town adds a walk through the historic streets; Choose the transfers and time of each museum according to your interests.
3 days suggested · Moderate budget
What to see and do in Bilbao: museums and Casco Viejo →
Galicia · A Coruña
The Cathedral and Praza do Obradoiro share the heart of Compostela. The Cidade da Cultura is on Mount Gaiás and requires your own transportation to see its buildings and exhibitions.
2 days suggested · Moderate budget
What to see and do in Santiago: Cathedral, Obradoiro and Gaiás →LOCAL FLAVORS
Taste Spain through its regional cuisines: potato omelette, Valencian rice dishes, cold Andalusian soups and bites from Catalonia, the Basque Country and Galicia.
A classic spread throughout Spain
Potatoes and egg curdled in the pan, in a preparation that can also include onion. It is served hot or cold, as a portion or in small bites.
Reference: Tourism of Spain · Potato omelette
Valencia · Valencian Community
Rice prepared in paella with chicken, rabbit and vegetables such as green beans and garrofó. A Valencian recipe linked to shared meals and celebrations.
Andalusia · Seville, Granada and Córdoba
Cold tomato, pepper and garlic soup, seasoned with olive oil and vinegar. It can be accompanied with chopped vegetables and bread, in a tradition shared by Andalusia.
Reference: Tourism of Spain · Gazpacho from Andalusia
Barcelona · Catalan tradition
Bread rubbed with ripe tomato and seasoned with olive oil and salt. Simple and linked to Catalan cuisine, it accompanies breakfasts, sausages and other dishes.
Reference: Turisme de Barcelona · Catalan cuisine
Bilbao · Basque Country
Small bar preparations that range from traditional bites to creative cuisine proposals. Going for pintxos is part of the gastronomic and social life of Bilbao.
Reference: Bilbao Tourism · Pintxos routes
Santiago de Compostela · Galician tradition
Cooked octopus cut into slices, seasoned with salt, paprika and olive oil. A preparation of Galician tradition that you can discover during your visit to Santiago.
BEFORE YOU LEAVE
The eight guides are independent proposals. Choose cities by region and time available, and check the actual routes before joining them; Add transfer days to the itinerary.
Check date, modality and included areas before paying. In the Alhambra you must respect the time of the Nasrid Palaces and bring the original document requested for nominative entry.
Board of Trustees of the Alhambra and Generalife · General admission
In Santiago, the basilica allows free access outside of celebrations. Museum, Pórtico de la Gloria and roofs have their own conditions; A mass does not replace a booked tourist visit.
Official events, conservation and weather may change routes or accesses. Check the notices for each venue; El Retiro may have marked areas or temporary closure due to weather conditions.
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