9 of the best cities to visit in Spain – and where to stay
The fact that Spain is a wonderful holiday destination is not news to anybody, with the wonders of its Mediterranean coastline, rugged islands and beach resorts explored by tourists the world over.
But while destinations like Barcelona and Mallorca have been welcoming large numbers of tourists for decades, many of the country’s main cities remain under-explored by tourists.
Even the capital flies under the radar for many, with plenty of potential visitors unaware of its wealth of artistic and cultural heritage, as well as beautiful hotels and world-famous restaurants. Alhough growing in popularity, the beautiful beaches and fantastic cuisine of cities like Valencia and San Sebastian are often passed over.
With the knowledge that a country so blessed with wonderful regions can be difficult to plan a visit to, we’ve rounded up a list of the best cities to visit in Spain, along with a recommendation on where to stay.
Barcelona
It will not take long to realise that Barcelona is a unique city in Spain, characterised as much by Catalan influences as it is by Spanish, and also by a desire to be different.
Nowhere is this more apparent than in the city’s architecture. The , including the Sagrada Familia, Casa Batllo and Park Guell, are the work of one man, Antoni Gaudi, who championed the region’s own ‘Catalan ’ style. The most popular districts, such as the Gothic Quarter and areas around the Old Town, are also drastically different to Madrid’s 17century historic centre. While the presence
