Destinations / Spain

Country guide

Spain

Moorish palaces, Gothic cathedrals, tapas bars and the fastest trains in Europe

Photo: Jebulon · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons
Best timeApr–Jun and Sep–Oct (the south is very hot in Jul–Aug)
Ideal stay10–14 days for two or three regions
LanguageSpanish; also Catalan, Basque and Galician regionally
CurrencyEuro (EUR)

About Spain

Spain packs very different countries into one. Andalusia in the south is the Spain of flamenco, whitewashed villages and the great Moorish monuments — the Alhambra in Granada, the Mezquita in Córdoba, the Alcázar in Seville. Madrid is the art capital, with the Prado, Reina Sofía and Thyssen within a short walk of each other, and Barcelona mixes Gaudí, the Gothic Quarter and the Mediterranean.

In the north, green Spain — the Basque Country, Cantabria, Asturias and Galicia — has a cooler climate, a coastline of cliffs and coves, and some of Europe's best food, from San Sebastián's pintxos to the seafood of Galicia. Santiago de Compostela, the end of the Camino, is a pilgrimage city in its own right.

Your own local expert

Private guides in Spain

Check dates & book →
Laura

Laura

Licensed local guide · Granada
Speaks English, Spanish, Italian

Born in Granada, I am a historian specialising in Nasrid Islamic archaeology, the culture that brought to life one of t…

Nevis

Nevis

Licensed local guide · Madrid
Speaks English, Spanish, French

Born and raised in Madrid, I like to think of myself as a curious and eccentric person. I combine my experience as an a…

Antonio

Antonio

Licensed local guide · Sevilla
Speaks English, Spanish, French

I am an official tour guide in Andalusia, with a degree in History and a master's in Historical and Cultural Heritage. …

Pepe

Pepe

Licensed local guide · Sevilla
Speaks English, Spanish, Italian

I’m Pepe, a licensed tour guide from Seville, where I’ve lived for more than 50 years. I have a background in Geography…

Pilar

Pilar

Licensed local guide · Sevilla
Speaks English, Spanish, French

I am a Sevillana by birth and an official tour guide for more than seven years. I am passionate about walking the stree…

Fran

Fran

Licensed local guide · Sevilla

I'm Fran, an official tour guide and a Seville native. I love sharing the history of my city and discovering its monume…

Irene

Irene

Licensed local guide · Sevilla
Speaks English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese

My name is Irene, I am an Art Historian and I am from Seville, so it's always my pleasure showing you around. Available…

A

Adolfo

Licensed local guide · Bilbao
Speaks English, Spanish

Born and raised in Bilbao, I know the city inside out. I’d love to show you the best it has to offer, from world-class …

See all guides in Spain →

Half a day, well spent

Day tours in Spain

All day tours & dates →

City guides

Where to go in Spain

Choose your base

Hotels in Spain

Live prices — book a hotel on its own or with your tours.

Hotels anywhere in the world →

Plan Spain your way

Tell us where, when and your budget — local experts in Spain compete with offers for your trip, usually within 48 hours.

Name Your Price
Ask TravelDaddy
Hi! Tell me where you'd like to go and your budget, and I'll suggest places, tours and stays.

Preview: full AI planning is coming soon — for now I'll point you to the right expert.