Top 10 Tourist Attractions in Spain

10. La Concha

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Protected from strong winds by steep cliffs and islands, La Concha in San Sebastian is said by many to be one of the best city beaches in Europe. The Beach of La Concha stands right in the centre of the city and stretches from the City Hall to the Pico del Loro (Parrot’s Beak). It is a sandy beach and shallow substrate With than 1,500 metres.

9. Palacio Real

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The Palacio Real or Royal Palace is the largest and certainly one of the most impressive palaces in Europe. It was built between 1738 to 1755 and King Carlos III took up residence in the palace in 1764. It has more than two thousand luxuriously decorated rooms, fifty of which can be visited. And located on the east of Madrid's historic center.

8. Running of the Bulls

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The fiestas of San Fermin are celebrated in Irunea/Pamplona, in the region of Navarra, every year from the 6th to the 14th of July. At the heart of the festival is El Encierro, the Running of the Bulls, an activity that involves running in front of a dozen bulls that have been let loose, on a course of the town’s streets.

7. Aqueduct of Segovia

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The Aqueduct of Segovia is a Roman aqueduct and one of the most significant and best-preserved ancient monuments left on the Iberian Peninsula in Spain and is the foremost symbol of Segovia. Bringing water and beauty to Segovia, and when you admire its array of perfect arches, you will understand why this legacy of ancient Rome is a must-see for hundreds of thousands of visitors every year.

6. Cuenca

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Cuenca is a city in the autonomous community of Castile–La Mancha in central Spain. It is the capital of the province of Cuenca. Cuenca is a marvelous example of a medieval city, built on the steep sides of a mountain. The many “hanging houses” are built right up to the cliff edge, making Cuenca one of the most striking towns in Spain.

5. Sagrada Familia

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The Sagrada Família, Antoni Gaudí's unfinished masterpiece, is one of Barcelona's most popular tourist attractions. The construction of the basilica began in 1882 and still as yet not finished.

4. Ibiza

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Ibiza is an island in the Mediterranean Sea, 79 kilometres off the coast of the city of Valencia, in eastern Spain. It is the third largest of the Balearic Islands. The island is one of the most popular party destinations in all of Europe.

3. Mezquita of Cordoba

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The Mezquita of Córdoba (Mosque of Córdoba) is a Roman Catholic Cathedral located in Córdoba, Spain. Mezquita is a Spanish word and it means “mosque.” The Mezquita is said to be the most prominent monument in Cordoba. Today, the Mezquita is used as a church and the normal fee to visit it is 6 Euros.

2. El Escorial

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In the town of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, about 45 kilometres northwest of the capital, Madrid, in Spain. El Escorial is a historical residence of the King Philip II. The monastery was initially designed by architect Juan Bautista de Toledo, but after his death in 1567, his assistant Juan de Herrera continued the work. Today it functions as a monastery, royal palace, museum, and school.

1. Alhambra

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Alhambra, palace and fortress of the Moorish monarchs. Constructed on a plateau that overlooks the city of Granada  in southern Spain. The palace was constructed in the 14th century by the Nasrid sultans. The Alhambra is now one of Spain’s major tourist attractions.