Travel destinations in Spain! Here you will find inspiration for things to see and do in Spain. Do you like beautiful beaches, colourful cities or perhaps good food and wine? Here are our top tips for travelling to Spain!
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Why travel to Spain?
Spain has an incredibly long Mediterranean coastline, many long sandy beaches and a great climate. There are many great cities in Spain, not only Barcelona but also Seville, Valencia and Tarragona, for example. They are full of historical attractions, such as churches, the Alhambra and Roman remains.
You'll find good tapas, of course, but also fantastic ham and good pork from the Iberico pig. Prices are good and eating and drinking in restaurants is often affordable. Find lots of articles about Spain here.
Travel destinations in Spain - inspirational reading
Mancor de la Vall in Mallorca - holidays in a rented house
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Inner peace in the Sierra de Madrid - Kadampa Buddhist Centre in Mataelpino
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A trip to Nerja in winter: sun, adventure and magical views?
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Exciting trips to Madrid: a family connection to the Matador costumes
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Santiago de Compostela - a pilgrimage to the soul
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Tapas: a flavourful journey through Spain
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Exploring Spanish culture: a trip you'll never forget
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Best destinations in Madrid
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5 differences between Mallorca and the rest of Spain
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Football trip to Barcelona - and a city weekend in one
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Mallorca's hidden gems
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Beautiful Ibiza - which we must visit
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Tough journey to Barcelona - and on board the Freedom of the Seas!
After Robin's party, we didn't sleep for many hours, and then it was time to go...
Guest of the Week: Annika Elwing, expatriate in Spain
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Catalan food - we've tested and cooked it
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Spain vs Portugal - what is it like to go on holiday?
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Empuriabrava in Spain - exclusive waterfront accommodation
Before leaving Spain, we made a visit to Empuriabrava - the largest marina for accommodation....
Easter in Spain - a mighty display!
Easter in Spain is very different from Easter in Sweden. Easter is celebrated for the same religious reason as...
Tarragona - among history and charming neighbourhoods
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Camping in Tarragona - on a Spanish sandy beach
Today we have found a campsite in Tarragona in Spain. The campsite is really nice and is ...
Pata negra and Spanish meatballs
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Spain's most beautiful beach - and 6 more beaches
Of all the beaches we've seen in Spain so far, this has to be Spain's most beautiful beach. It...
El Templo del Sol - Naturist Camping Deluxe
After a hectic festival week and a week in the pouring rain, we felt a little more luxurious and...
Peniscola, Spain - for the holiday worshipper
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Parade through Valencia - Spain
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Las Fallas festival in Valencia - party in Spain
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RV park in Valencia, Spain
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Tuesday meeting with Swedes in Benidorm
Every Tuesday evening, Norwegians and Swedes meet in Benidorm at the El Raco campsite, in the campsite's restaurant. We live...
10 things to do in Benidorm - from cava to permobile
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Quick visit to Torrevieja - Scandinavia's Spain
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Desert landscape in Spain
Today we drove through a desert landscape in Spain. It's barren and mountainous and barely...
The marina of Aguadulce in southern Spain
Not far from Roquetas de Mar is Aguadulce, with its beautiful marina. We took a trip...
Roquetas de Mar - Spanish south coast
Now we have come to Roquetas de Mar, located on the Spanish coast just west of...
The plastic sea in Almería - Spain's vegetable farms
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At the camping shop during siesta times in Spain
Today we checked out of the campsite in Granada and looked for a camping shop we had been told about. We...
Alhambra in Granada - Palace of the Moors
Yesterday we visited the main attraction in Granada: the Alhambra castle and palace complex. The palace was built by the Moors...
Granada on the Sierra Nevada in Spain
Today we've been looking around the Spanish city of Granada, located at the foot of the...
Torre del Mar - Spain's beautiful south coast
Torre del Mar is a pleasant little town on the south coast of Spain. There is a long...
Boquerones - Spanish-style anchovies
We have tried to cook boquerones, anchovies or sardines the Spanish way. As you may know...
Costa del Sol - and what do we do all day?
Now we have reached the Costa del Sol, the Spanish sunshine coast! We feel like standing...
Tarifa in Spain - Europe's southernmost point
Today we visited the southernmost point of Europe, which is located in Tarifa, Spain. From here it is...
Rainy at Tarifa - Camping Valdevaqueros
Now we've moved to the Valdevaqueros campsite on the coast, a mile north of Tarifa in the south of...
El puerto de Santa Maria - on the Spanish coastline
Today we left Seville and rolled towards El puerto de Santa Maria, just north of Cadiz....
Maria Luisa Park in Seville, Spain
If you ever visit Seville, don't miss the Parque de Maria Luisa. In some...
The hunt for LPG in Spain
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Picos de Europa - national park in Spain
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Christmas Eve on the move - and gas problems
We woke up on Christmas Eve morning with an empty fridge and a desire to travel. So off we went...
Zarautz in Spain - Gran camping with a panoramic view
Today the sun is shining on Gran camping Zarautz in Spain. We took a walk down to the beach...
What to do in Barcelona - 13 tips for experiences
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More destinations in Spain - bucket list
Canary Islands
The Canary Islands consist of several different islands, including Gran Canaria, Tenerife and Lanzarote. The islands are well suited to sunbathing and swimming in the winter, as the climate is pleasant and flights are not too far away.
Info and facts about Spain
- Capital city: Madrid
- Language: Spanish, and in some areas also Catalan, Basque and other minority languages.
- Residents: 46.6 million (2017)
- Currency: Euro
- Religion: Christianity (mostly Catholicism)
- Flag: The flag of Spain is yellow and red
- National anthem: La Marcha Real
Good to know about Spain
- Price mode: Cheap (cheaper than Sweden)
- Time difference: None
- Emergency number: 112
- El: Like Sweden
- Water: Drinkable
Food in Spain
- Food culture: Spanish cuisine is Mediterranean and uses olive oil, fresh vegetables, olives and spices such as garlic, onions, peppers and fresh herbs.
- In a restaurant: In tourist resorts it is common to serve a 'set menu' of three courses, i.e. starter, main course and dessert for a set price.
- Dishes: Paella is made from rice which is then mixed with, for example, seafood or chicken and vegetables, often flavoured with saffron. Gazpacho is a soup served cold, including tomato, cucumber, onion and garlic. Fish and shellfish are also common on the coast, including the fish dorada (seabream). Boquerones are small fish that are fried whole in oil and are also very tasty.
- Tapas: Tapas are popular savoury dishes such as small casseroles, sausages, croquettes, tortilla (potato omelette), fried calamari, gambas al ajillo (prawns in garlic oil), anchovies, salads, Spanish cheeses, etc.
- Pintxos: In the Basque Country, people eat pintxos (pinchos) instead of tapas. Pintxos are also small dishes, but are more often small pieces of bread with a tasty topping and a toothpick right through it.
- Sweets: Churros is a Spanish pastry often sold in stalls at markets. A churro consists of deep-fried dough and is sometimes served with chocolate sauce, custard or caramel sauce, known as dulce de leche.
Drinks in Spain
- Wine: Spain is the third largest producer of wine in the world. The most famous district is Rioja, which produces the delicious red Rioja wines.
- Cava: Spain is also known for the white sparkling wine called cava, which is produced in Catalonia, among other places. The capital of Cava is located southwest of Barcelona and is called Sant Sadurni d'Aniola, where 95 % of all Cava is produced. The three main grapes for Cava are Parellada, Xarel.lo and Macabeo.
- Oil: "Una cerveza por favor!" Beer is called 'cerveza' in Spanish and the most common bottled beers are San Miguel and Cruzcampo.
Accommodation
- Hotel: There are plenty of hotels, apartments and houses to rent in all different price ranges. Search for example on Booking.com, Airbnb or browse our catalogue of accommodation links.
- Camping: If you are travelling by motorhome or camping by other means, you can read more about campsites and pitches in Spain.
Travelling to Spain
- Flight: There are direct flights from Sweden to several destinations in Spain, including Malaga, Barcelona, Alicante, Madrid and also to the Canary Islands. The flight time from Stockholm to mainland Spain is around 4 hours, while the flight time to the Canary Islands is around 6 hours.
- Car: It is also possible to travel to Spain by car. The driving time from Stockholm to Madrid is about 33 hours (313 miles), calculated in pure driving time.
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Estepona says:
You have forgotten Estepona, the garden of the south coast! Marbella is also worth a visit.
02 December 2019 - 10:13