Spain travel

While the Muslim era left a lasting mark on Spain, it is in Andalusia that most of its traces were left. Seville, Córdoba and Granada, key stops on any trip or tour of Andalusia, are its most beautiful showcases and have established the worldwide reputation of the “Andalusian cities”. And to digest this cultural radiance, the subtleties of Mudéjar art and enticing tapas, how about a sunny beach? Discover all of our travel inspiration for Andalusia.

Ibiza, Mallorca, Menorca, people travel to the Balearic Islands for the sun, the sea, the countryside and its sleepy little villages, which contrast with the lively evenings on the coast. Ibiza is mountainous and rocky, dotted with orange trees, and world-famous for its trendy parties and hippie atmosphere. Palma is more developed, but its cultural attractions remain unique: patios, vineyards, the wild west coast, and the villages of Deià, Sóller, and Valldemossa. Menorca is the most discreet, the most authentic, with scents reminiscent of the Camargue and Andalusia.

From the Galician Estuaries to the Bay of Biscay, “Green Spain” is made up of four autonomous communities: Galicia, Asturias, Cantabria and the Basque Country. Their isolation has allowed their traditions and cultures to flourish. Sea and mountains, fishing and agriculture: closely connected, two worlds meet here, between an ocean proud to have defied invaders and a verdant hinterland long enclosed in its valleys. Bilbao and its famous museum, along with San Sebastián, are among the highlights of a trip to the Spanish Basque Country.

Located more than 1,000 km (620 miles) south of Spain and bathed by the Atlantic Ocean, the Canary Islands archipelago and its seven islands (Gran Canaria, La Palma, Tenerife, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, La Gomera, El Hierro) enjoy a spring-like climate all year round. The long golden beaches, subtropical landscapes dotted with forests and volcanoes, the wide range of sports activities (golf, cycling, hiking, surfing), the quality of accommodation, and the ease of access are all reasons to choose the Canary Islands for your next getaway. Finally, a culture tinged with Europe, Africa, and America completes the picture. Discover all of our travel inspiration for the Canary Islands.

A region with character, the historic heart of Spain is home to cosmopolitan Madrid as well as one of the highest concentrations of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Europe: Toledo, Segovia, Salamanca, Ávila - a trip to Madrid is an absolute must if you are visiting Castile. Austere under Habsburg rule, classical under the Bourbons, or exuberant during its “movida”, the Spanish capital has continually absorbed the architecture and trends of its eras. Madrid today seems to have found its balance between renewed dynamism, a provincial charm along its leafy boulevards, a strong cultural identity and a distinctly festive spirit.