Spain is famous for its food, culture, and history. Major cities like Madrid and Barcelona offer a lot of must-see sites, including Gaudi architecture and Museums. At the same time, the southern cities like Granada, Cordoba, and Seville, with their Arabic influence, make a different experience in terms of culture and history. If you are planning to visit Spain, here is our list of top 10 things to do in Spain. Click here to plan an itinerary to include these top destinations in your itinerary. It is recommended to book advance tickets to all these attractions.
Sagrada Familia, Barcelona
It is a large unfinished minor basilica in the Eixample district of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, and is currently the largest unfinished Roman Catholic church.
Here is the official website to get more information and book tickets.
Park Guell, Barcelona
Park Guell is another Gaudi work of art that sits on a hill. It was initially supposed to be a housing community for the rich. The entrance fee is 10 euros and here is the website to book the tickets.
You can take the bus 24 which drops at the back entrance to avoid climbing the steep hill from metro station.
Alhambra, Granada
The Alhambra is a palace and fortress complex located in Granada, Andalusia, Spain. It is one of the most famous monuments of Islamic architecture and one of the best-preserved palaces in the historic Islamic world. The time on your ticket is for Nasrid palace; the rest of the Alhambra can be visited until closing. Must see things in Alhambra are Nasrid Palace, Charles Palace, Alcazaba and Generallife. It takes at least 3-4 hours to see it all.
Here is the official site to buy tickets and get more information.
https://www.alhambra-patronato.es/
Museums in Madrid
Madrid has three world-famous museums, Prado with works by Goya, Velazquez, and more, Reina Sofia museum contains a large collection of art and Thyssen-Bornemisza contains nearly 1000 collection of art.
Casa Batllo, Barcelona
Casa Batlló is a building in the center of Barcelona. It was designed by Antoni Gaudí and is considered one of his masterpieces.
Here is the official website to get more info or buy tickets.
Casa Milla, Barcelona
Casa Milà, popularly known as La Pedrera designed by architect Antoni Gaudi for the Mila family. It is known as “ La Pedrera ” due to its external appearance, similar to an open-pit quarry, it presents forms extracted from nature.
Here is the official website to buy tickets or get more information.
Real Alcazar, Seville
This UNESCO World Heritage site, built over a period of several centuries, is the royal palace and must be included in any Spain itinerary. The best things you should not miss are Lion’s courtyard, Patio of Maidens, Baths of Lady Maria, and Ambassadors Halls.
Click here to get more information.
Historic Center, Barcelona
Start at Plaza Catalunya, the most famous plaza in the city. From here, walk into the gothic quarter, including the Cathedral of Barcelona, La Rambla, Sant Felip Neri Square, and Placa del Rei, which are the must-see attractions in the Gothic quarter.
El Retiro Park, Madrid
It is one of the largest public parks in Madrid and one of the main attractions. The park is located near major landmarks like the Puerta de Alcalá and the Plaza de la Independencia, as well as the Prado Museum and other sites within walking distance.
Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba
It is also known as the Mezquita and as the Great Mosque of Córdoba due to its status as a former Islamic mosque.
It costs €11 to enter and additional €3 if you want to climb the tower.
Here is the website to get more information and book tickets.
https://mezquita-catedraldecordoba.es/en/
Click here to see how to plan an itinerary to Spain and include all the above top attractions.