Sagrada Família, Barcelona
Antoni Gaudí’s extraordinary basilica has been under construction since 1882 and remains unfinished. Its forest-like columns and kaleidoscopic stained glass make it one of the most breathtaking interiors anywhere.
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Sun-soaked plazas, bold architecture and living history
Spain blends Moorish palaces, Gaudí’s flowing masterpieces, golden beaches and a food culture built around sharing. Lively from late morning until well past midnight, its cities reward unhurried wandering. These five destinations capture the country’s remarkable range.
The Alhambra, Granada
A sprawling hilltop palace and fortress complex, the finest surviving example of Moorish architecture in Spain. Intricate carved stucco, tranquil courtyards and reflecting pools recall the splendour of Al-Andalus.
Park Güell, Barcelona
Another Gaudí creation, this whimsical public park is a riot of mosaic-tiled benches, gingerbread-style pavilions and terraces with panoramic views over the city and sea.
Plaza Mayor, Madrid
The grand arcaded square at the heart of the Spanish capital, lined with cafes and ringed by elegant 17th-century facades. A perfect spot to soak up the rhythm of Madrid life.
San Sebastián
An elegant Basque resort city wrapped around the shell-shaped La Concha bay, renowned for its golden beach and for having one of the highest concentrations of celebrated restaurants in the world.