Spain
Spain captivates with Barcelona's architecture, Andalusian flamenco, the Balearic Islands' turquoise coves and sunny Costa del Sol beaches.
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Barcelona is arguably Europe's most dynamic city: Gaudí's Sagrada Família and Park Güell, the buzzing La Boqueria market, the Gothic Quarter's medieval lanes, and the wide Barceloneta beach right in the city centre. The food scene — from Catalan tapas to avant-garde molecular cuisine — is world-class.
Costa del Sol (Marbella, Torremolinos, Benalmádena) is Spain's most popular beach strip: 300+ days of sunshine per year, a string of sandy beaches, golf courses, and the glamorous Puerto Banús marina in Marbella.
Mallorca is the queen of the Balearic Islands — the Serra de Tramuntana mountains in the northwest (UNESCO), charming Palma Old Town with its cathedral, and dozens of turquoise coves hidden between limestone cliffs on the east coast.
Ibiza is famous for its parties, but beyond the clubs there are extraordinarily beautiful beaches (Cala Comte, Cala d'Hort), a UNESCO-listed fortified old town Dalt Vila, and excellent seafood restaurants.
Seville — the soul of Andalusia: flamenco in intimate tablaos, the Alcázar palace gardens, the Cathedral with Columbus's tomb, and the entire world's best tapas culture on every street corner.
What to See & Do
- Sagrada Família — Gaudí's extraordinary unfinished basilica in Barcelona; book tickets weeks in advance to avoid long queues
- Alhambra, Granada — a stunning Islamic citadel-palace complex from the Nasrid dynasty; one of Spain's most visited monuments
- Camino de Santiago — the ancient pilgrimage route ending at Santiago de Compostela; walkers come from across the world
- Prado Museum, Madrid — Velázquez, Goya, El Greco, and Bosch in one of Europe's greatest art collections
- White Villages (Pueblos Blancos) — Ronda, Frigiliana, Vejer de la Frontera — hilltop Andalusian villages of dazzling whitewashed houses
Best Time to Visit
May – June and September – October are ideal for most of Spain: warm but not overwhelmingly hot, lower prices, and far fewer tourists than in summer.
July – August is peak beach season on the Costa del Sol and the Balearics — very hot (32–38 °C inland, 28–30 °C on the coast), busy and expensive.
Winter is perfect for the Canary Islands (Tenerife, Gran Canaria) and mild in Seville and Málaga. Barcelona and Madrid are cool but fully enjoyable.
Travel Tips
| Visa | No visa required — EU member state (Schengen zone) |
| Currency | Euro (EUR) |
| Flight time | ~4 h from Riga, Vilnius or Tallinn to Barcelona or Madrid |
| Language | Spanish (Castilian); Catalan in Barcelona; English widely spoken in tourist areas |
| Transport | Excellent AVE high-speed trains connect major cities (Madrid–Barcelona ~2.5 h) |
Tip: Spain's siesta culture is real — many smaller shops and restaurants close 2–5 pm. Plan sightseeing for mornings and evenings when temperatures are cooler and the light is best.