Spain Tourist Attractions

Spain is a popular tourist destination in Europe attracting maximum tourist influx throughout the year. As per the statistics records, this European country witnesses around 48 million visitors in a year. This land of diversified beauty boasts of picturesque landscapes, sandy beaches, spectacular islands, wonderful manmade attractions, architectural monuments, museums and art galleries along with heritages sites of interest. Spain tourist attractions include national parks like, Guell Park; museums like, Prado museums; heritage cities like, Granada and Toledo, and architectural monuments like, La Sagrada Fam?lia. One of the major highlight of this place of visit is the Costa Blanca in the southwestern coast of the country. This coastline region, popular for its breathtaking beauty, attracts a significant number of British and German tourists.

 

Popular Attractions in Spain

 

It is advisable that you opt for a guided tour to explore the best of Spain. Various tour packages available will take you across major sites of interest. This country is also popular for its extensive architectural, cultural, natural, and historic heritage. The capital city of Spain, Madrid is also home to various places of tourist interest holding great appeal among the international travelers. Some of the best places of visits are as follows –

 

El Rastro Market

 

• Museo del Prado? - features a collection of around 7000 paintings
• Teatro Real hosts operas, concerts and ballet
• Juan Carlos I Exhibition Centre - venue for fashion shows

 

Here is a detailed look at some of the best -known Spain tourist attractions, which are considered a must –visit on your trip.

 

Prado Museum

 

A famous attraction of Spain, the Prado museum is known for being one of the greatest European museums. This architectural structure designed by Juan de Villanueva, exhibits a rich collection of around 400 paintings. These paintings date back to the time of 15th to 19th century. While on a visit to this place of tourist interest, you will get to see spectacular works of art including Spanish, Italian, and Flemish art forms.

Transport: Metro to Banco de Espa?a or Atocha; train to Atocha station; bus 9, 10, 14, 19, 27, 34, 37 or 45
Hours: Tuesday to Sunday 9am to 8pm
Admission: EUR6; free for under-18s and over-65s; other concessions available; Free for all from 6pm to 8pm
Contact Details
Address: Paseo del Prado
Phone Number: 91 330 2800

 

 

Granada

 

Settled against the mountain background of the Sierra Nevada, this city is a popular tourist destination in Spain. Popular for being the ancient Moorish capital and featuring the spectacular La Alhambra, this city is a must visit. The La Alhambra stands as the greatest example of Islamic art and architecture. The Alcazaba, the Muslim fortress of the Alhambra that dates back to the time of 11th century offers spectacular views of the city atop its towers. The Casa Real in the Alhambra is a major highlight that is famous for its beautiful stonework. The summer place of the sultans, Generalife, which is nestled in the gardens of the fortress, is also another highlight of the city and its attraction. While on a visit to this city, you will come across beautiful places, patios, palaces, and gardens. You can even opt to walk around its narrow street and plan a visit at the Albaic?n, the city's old Muslim quarter. Other noted places of visits in Granada are, Ba?os ?rabes (Arab Baths), Gypsy caves of Sacromonte, Casa del Castril (Archaeological Museum).

 

The Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao

 

One of the mostly-visited Spain tourist attractions, the Guggenheim museum featured as a place of tourism since the year 1997. This museum is considered as a significant center of modern and contemporary art in the world. Its beautiful construction makes it an architectural heritage of 20th century. A10-foot dog made from flowering plants guards the entrance to the museum. A visit to this site of tourist interest will offer you a look at the cultural heritage of the country.

 

Transport: Metro to Moyua station, streetcar to Guggenheim stop; a variety of buses also service the museum
Hours: Tuesday to Sunday 10am to 8pm (open Mondays between June and August)
Admission: EUR10.50 (adults), children under 12 are free. Other concessions available
Contact details
Address: 2 Abandoibarra Et.
Phone Number: 94 435 90 80

The Picos de Europa

 

The Picos de Europa, a wonderful mountain range features as a top Spain attraction. Located in the northwestern region of the country spanning across the regions of Austurias, Cantabria and Castille-Leon, this mountain range can be reached within ?an two hour drive from Santander. The picos feature as a unique mountain in Europe owing o several reasons. Geologically, they are known as the single largest mass of mountain limestone in the continent. This is an ideal destination of going for a walk, and is extremely popular among climbers and hikers. The rough limestone cliffs are famous for offering a home to some of the deepest caves in the world. This mountainous region also features a rich animal and plant life. While on a visit to this place of tourism, you can get to see short-toed eagles, wild cats, Red squirrels, wild boar, bears, and even wolves.

 

Toledo

 

This city in Spain was officially granted the recognition of World Heritage Site status by UNESCO in the year 1987. A popular tourist destination, this city is home to several sites of attraction. Constructed on a rough cliff, this city is bordered by the Tagus River on three sides. Featuring an interesting history, the major highlight of this city is the 16th century Alc?zar fortress, which is presently the home to the Army museum. This place of tourism is also famous for being home to the 13th century Gothic cathedral featuring an extensive range of artworks and paintings of famous artistes like, El Greco, Goya and Van Dyck. Other popular sites of visits in the city are mosques, synagogues, and churches.

 

Reina Sofia National Art Center Museum

 

One of the most significant tourist attractions in Spain, this gallery art gallery is situated in the capital city Madrid. This art museum is devoted to the Spanish artworks of 20th century. Its extensive collection includes masterpieces of artistes like, Juan Gris, Salvador Dali, Joan Miro and Pablo Picasso. The major highlight of this museum opened by Queen Sofia in 1986 is the Picasso's controversial Guernica, representing Nazi bombing of the Basque town in 1937 in support of Franco's cause in the Spanish Civil War. The museum is situated in the former Hospital de San Carlos.

 

Hours: Monday to Saturday 10am and 9pm and on Sundays between 10am and 2.30pm. Closed on Tuesdays
Admission: EUR6; concessions available; Free on Saturdays from 2.30pm to 9pm and Sundays

Contact Details
Address: 52 Calle Santa Isabel
Phone Number: 91 774 1000

Apart from the above-mentioned sites of tourist attraction, the country is home to several beaches and islands. The spectacular beaches hold strong tourism appeals. Some of the best beaches of planning a visit are as follows –

 

• Costa del Sol Beaches
• Costa de la Luz Beaches
• Costa Tropical Beaches
• Costa Almeria Beaches
• Costa Calida Beaches
• Costa Blanca Beaches

 

 

Other worth visiting Spain Tourist Attractions include

 

• La Pedrera, Toledo
• Port Aventura Salou
• Zoo de Madrid
• The Balearic Islands
• Parque del Buen Retiro
• Sierra Navada Mountains
• Guell Park
• La Sagrada Fam?lia

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