First-hand travel guides, road trips, city breaks, hotels and unforgettable experiences from our travels across Spain.
Spain combines bold creativity, rich history and irresistible energy, making it a country we were excited to experience. Famous for pioneering artists and architects such as Picasso and GaudĂ, Spain is equally celebrated for its cuisine, colourful festivals and passion for football.
Based in Barcelona, we explored Plaça de Catalunya, wandered the many streets surrounding the city centre and discovered distinctive neighbourhoods aboard the Barcelona BusTurĂstic. The extraordinary Sagrada FamĂlia was an undeniable highlight and even more impressive with a guided tour.
Our Spanish travels also took us to Seville, where a hop-on hop-off bus tour provided an excellent introduction to the city’s historic landmarks and lively neighbourhoods. We also reached Spain by train and by taking the ferry from Vila Real de Santo António in Portugal to Ayamonte, offering us another memorable way to cross the border. Our firsthand Spain travel guides share memorable attractions, transportation experiences and practical advice to help you confidently explore this diverse and captivating country.
Spain is built for travellers who want their days to feel full, not rushed. It’s a country of late dinners, lively plazas, world-class art, beach time, and regional identities so distinct they feel like separate countries stitched together.
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New to Spain?
If this is your first visit, these guides are the best place to begin.
- 5 Days to explore Barcelona
- Crossing the Border from Portugal by Ferry!
- Driving to Seville for a Day
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Favourite Destinations:
Sagrada FamĂlia: Discover GaudĂ’s breathtaking basilica, where soaring columns, coloured light and symbolism inspire visitors. Highly Recommended.
City Tour: Explore Barcelona efficiently aboard the Bus TurĂstic, connecting landmarks across two scenic routes. Highly Recommended.
Barcelona Harbour: Walk Barcelona’s revitalized waterfront for harbour views, restaurants, attractions and Maremagnum shopping nearby.
Seville: Experience Seville’s grand architecture, orange-lined streets, flamenco traditions and remarkable Andalusian history firsthand.
Best Experiences:
Flamenco Evening: Experience intimate flamenco on La Rambla, with passionate dancers, singers, guitars and cocktails.
Chocolate Museum: See extraordinary chocolate sculptures, learn cocoa history and enjoy delicious edible experiences inside.
Boqueria Market: Explore Barcelona’s famous market, packed with colourful produce, fresh seafood, tapas & history.
Christopher Columbus: Barcelona’s Columbus Monument, where La Rambla meets historic waterfront harbour.
Barcelo Raval Hotel: Stay near La Rambla with bold design, excellent breakfasts and panoramic rooftop views.
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- 🏨 Hotels & unique stays
- đźš— Rental cars
- 🎟️ Top-rated tours & attractions
- 📶 eSIMs for easy connectivity
- 🛡️ Travel insurance
- 🎒 Packing Lists
- 🎒 Travel gear from The Venturio
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Browse our Portugal guides by travel style, from beaches and scenic drives to historic towns, food experiences and car-free adventures. Planning to explore more of southern Portugal? Visit our Spain Travel Guide… If you are heading to Barcelona, visit our Barcelona Travel Guide.
đźš— Scenic Spanish Road Trips: A Day to Seville
🚶 Spain Without a Car: Ayamonte
🏰 Historic Spain: Sagrada Familia
🍷 Food & Wine: Barcello Raval Hotel
📸 Most Photogenic Places: Sagrada Familia, Stops on the Bus Tour,
Spain Quick Facts
- Country: Spain – is located in Southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula.
- Capital: Madrid
- Currency: Euro (€)
- Language: Official language: Spanish (Castilian)
- Drive on: Right-hand side
- Best months to visit: April to June and September to October
- Trip length: Minimum 10 days – so much to see and do!
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Why Follow My Return Ticket for Spain
Spain looks simple to plan – and it can be – but smart choices can make the experience much better: where to stay, how long to base yourself in each area, which day trips are genuinely worthwhile, and how to avoid wasting valuable time in transit. That is what we share through our Spain guides: real experiences, practical advice and honest opinions to help you explore with more confidence and less guesswork. We will continue expanding this guide as we discover more of Spain and add new first-hand stories, videos and travel-planning advice.
Why Spain offers so much
Spain delivers huge variety: iconic cities, Moorish palaces, Atlantic and Mediterranean coastlines, volcanic islands, and some of Europe’s best food. It’s also excellent for “slow but rich” travel – you can base in fewer places, then day trip relentlessly.
Top highlights
- Barcelona: Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, beaches, neighbourhood wandering
- Madrid: major museums (Prado/Thyssen/Reina SofĂa), parks, food markets
- Seville / Córdoba / Granada: Andalusia’s history and architecture
- Valencia: modern architecture + paella homeland
- Basque Country: San Sebastián, Bilbao, pintxos culture
- Balearics & Canaries: islands for beaches/hiking/volcano scenery
With every trip, we offer feedback to travel companies along with honest views for you, the reader. We rate adventures on a scale of one to five tickets, judged on quality, service, memorability, and price. A perfect ‘Ticket Rating’ of a five-ticket score means the experience was flawless and we’d eagerly return. Your desire to go back is the ultimate measure of a trip’s worth. Exclusive to My Return Ticket.
