Spain delivers extraordinary variety across its regions — from Moorish palaces in Andalucia to Gaudí’s Barcelona masterpieces, medieval Toledo perched above gorges, and the artistic treasures filling Madrid’s museums. The country combines world-class culture with superb food, excellent wine regions, and a relaxed approach to daily life that makes extended visits genuinely appealing. Whether you’re exploring Granada’s Alhambra, walking Seville’s historic quarter, or discovering underrated Spanish cities beyond the obvious tourist circuit, Spain consistently rewards curious travellers.
The articles below split between comprehensive Andalucia travel coverage (including Granada, Seville, Cordoba, and Malaga), extensive Madrid guides, and pieces about Barcelona, Segovia, Valladolid, and other Spanish destinations. You’ll find practical information on visiting the Alhambra when tickets sell out, navigating train connections between major cities, understanding ticket pricing for top museums, and discovering which attractions genuinely merit your time. The guides emphasise honest assessments over tourist board hyperbole.
Spain travel works brilliantly whether you’re planning a focused city break or an extended exploration across multiple regions. Excellent train connections link the major cities, English is increasingly spoken in tourist areas, and the country’s infrastructure makes independent travel straightforward. Just remember that many museums close on Mondays and restaurants serve dinner late by British standards.
Madrid travel stories
- Madrid to Toledo train times and ticket prices.
- Six ways to improve your visit to Madrid.
- How to see Picasso’s Guernica for free in Madrid.
- Guide to visiting the Reina Sofia museum.
- Guide to visiting the Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza.
- Guide to visiting the Royal Palace of Madrid.
- How to get into Madrid’s Royal Palace when tickets have sold out.
- The three cities day tour to Toledo, Ávila and Segovia from Madrid: How it works.
- What you need to know about the Almudena Cathedral in Madrid.
- What to know before booking the Atlético Madrid stadium tour.
Andalucia travel stories
- A guide to Granada for first time visitors – including the Spanish Inquisition Museum and Royal Chapel.
- How to see the Nasrid Palaces in Granada when Alhambra tickets have sold out.
- A guide to Almeria for first time visitors – including Almeria Cathedral, the Alcazaba and the Guitar Museum.
- Does the Almeria to Granada train make for a viable day trip?
- Trying to understand the culture of bullfighting in Seville’s bullring.
- A first-time visitor’s guide to Seville Cathedral.
- How fast is the Madrid to Cordoba train?
- Is the Mezquita in Cordoba the strangest building in the world?
- Five things to do in Cordoba once you’ve seen the Mezquita.
Malaga travel articles
- Why the Museo Picasso in Malaga is worth visiting.
- Is it worth visiting the Centre Pompidou in Malaga?
- How the Caminito del Rey tour from Malaga works.
- Visitor guide to the Alcazaba in Malaga.
- Guide to Gibralfaro Castle in Malaga.
- Practical guide to visiting Malaga Cathedral.
- What to know about visiting the Roman Theatre in Malaga.
Catalonia travel stories
- A practical guide to the Dalí Theatre-Museum in Figueres, Catalonia.
- How to get to the Poblet Monastery in Tarragona.
- What you need to know before visiting Tarragona Cathedral.
Barcelona travel articles
- How to beat the crowds at Casa Batllo in Barcelona.
- Practical guide to visiting the Museum of the History of Catalonia in Barcelona.
- In Barcelona, do I need to book Casa Vicens tickets in advance?
- Plan your visit to the Botanical Garden of Barcelona.
- What to expect at the Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya and Poble Espanyol in Barcelona.
- First-time visitors’ guide to Montjuic Castle in Barcelona.
- Planning a visit to the Picasso Museum in Barcelona.
Travel articles about elsewhere in Spain
- A first time visitor’s guide to Valladolid, Spain.
- A first time visitor’s guide to Segovia, Spain.
- What to expect at Segovia’s Alcázar, cathedral and Roman aqueduct.
- How to visit the Castillo de Coca near Segovia.
- 10 things Spain does better than anywhere else.
- A complete guide to the Acua Water Park in Corralejo, Fuerteventura.
- What you’ll see at the Mirador de Guise y Ayose and the Mirador del Risco de las Peñas in Fuerteventura.
- Why you should visit the Ajuy Caves in Fuerteventura.
- Practical guide to visiting Oasis Wildlife Fuerteventura.
- 6 underrated Spanish cities.
- What to see at Toledo Cathedral – and how much it will cost.
- 7 of the best cathedrals in Spain.
