The document provides information on 10 famous tourist destinations in Spain - Barcelona, Madrid, Granada, Seville, Valencia, San Sebastian, Cordoba, Toledo, Santiago de Compostela, and Bilbao. For each destination, it lists top attractions and hotels. Key attractions include Antoni Gaudi's architecture in Barcelona, the Royal Palace and Prado Museum in Madrid, the Alhambra in Granada, the Cathedral and Alcazar in Seville, and the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao. Each section also identifies the local airport and train station.
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Spain Tourist Destinations.
2. Spain
Spain, on Europe’s Iberian Peninsula, is really 17
autonomous regions, each with its own geography and
culture. The capital, Madrid, is home to the Royal
Palace and singular Prado museum, housing works by
European masters, and Segovia to the north has a
fairy-tale medieval castle and Roman aqueduct.
Catalonia’s capital, Barcelona, is defined by Antoni
Gaudí’s quirky modernist architecture, including the
Sagrada Família basilica.
3. Famous Tourist Destination in
Spain
Barcelona
Madrid
Granada
Seville
Valencia
San Sebastian
Cordoba
Toledo
Santiago de Compostela
Bilbao
4. Barcelona
Located in northeastern Spain, Barcelona is one of the country’s top
travel destinations because it offers everything tourists look for in a
European city from historic architecture to lively shopping, vibrant
culture and buzzing nightlife. Unique to Barcelona are the
architectural marvels of Spain’s famous architect, Antoni Gaudi, which
include the Casa Batllo and the famous Sagrada Familia church.
Attraction in Barcelona.
Sagrada Familia
La Rambla
Barceloneta
Parc Guëll
Font Màgica
5. Top Hotel in Barcelona
Mercer Hotel Barcelona
Alma Barcelona
Melia Barcelona Sarria
Le Meridien Barcelona
Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona
Airport – Barcelona–El Prat Airport
Train Station - Barcelona Sants railway station
6. Madrid
Spain’s capital and largest city, Madrid, is widely known for its
sizzling nightlife scene. Home to a number of universities, the city
constitutes a diversity of ethnic groups, making it one of Europe’s
most colorful cosmopolitan cities,
Attraction In Madrid.
Palacio Real
Plaza Mayor
Prado Museum
Retiro Park
Gran Via
Plaza de Cibeles
7. Top Hotel in Madrid
The Westin Palace Madrid
Gran Melia Fenix
NH Collection Palacio de Tepa
InterContinental Madrid
Urban Hotel Madrid
Airport – Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
Train Station - Madrid Atocha railway station
8. Granada
Located at the base of the Sierra Nevada mountains of southern
Spain, Granada is the capital of the Granada province. Granada
offers a perfect blend of traditional cultures, an animated nightlife
and spectacular attractions including the world famous Alhambra,
a pinnacle of Moorish art that encapsulates Andalusian history and
is one of the great architectural sights of Europe.
Attraction in Granada.
Alhambra: A Masterpiece of Islamic Architecture
Albaicín: The Old Arab Town
Catedral Santa María de la Encarnación
The Gypsy Quarter of Sacromonte
La Alcaicería (Arab Spice Market)
9. Top Hotel in Granada
Hospes Palacio de los Patos
AC Palacio de Santa Paula
M.A. Nazaries Business and Spa
Fontecruz Granada
NH Collection Granada Victoria
Airport – Federico García Lorca Airport
Train Station - Granada Train Station
10. Seville
Exceptional tourist attractions, lively festivals and buzzing nightlife all
make Seville one of the best places to visit in Southern Spain. As the
capital city of Andalusia, Seville is also the region’s financial and
cultural capital. The city is home to many beautiful and important
historic landmarks, chief of which is the grand Cathedral of Seville,
where it is believed that Christopher Columbus is buried.
Attraction in Seville.
La Giralda
Alcazar of Seville
Seville Cathedral
Torre del Oro
Plaza de España
11. Top Hotel in Seville
Hilton Garden Inn Sevilla
Vertice Sevilla
Hotel M.A. Sevilla Congresos
Silken Al-Andalus Palace Hotel
Hotel Exe Sevilla Palmera
Airport – San Pablo Airport
Train station - Seville Santa Justa Train Station
12. Valencia
One of the largest and most important cities in Spain, Valencia is
located in the eastern part of the country in the region of Valencia.
After several years of major construction and renovation, Valencia
today is famous for its Fallas Festival and the City of Arts and
Sciences architectural masterpiece.
Attraction in Valencia.
City of the Arts and Sciences
Palacio del Marques de Dos Aguas
Plaza de la Virgen
Plaza Ayuntamiento
Chapel of the Holy Grail
13. Top Hotel in Valencia
Senator Parque Central Hotel
TRYP Valencia Feria
Hotel B&B Valencia
Hotel Las Arenas Balneario Resort
Melia Plaza
Airport – Valencia Airport
Train station - Valencia Railway Stations
14. San Sebastian
San Sebastian is a coastal city and municipality located in the
Basque Autonomous Community, Spain. It lies on the coast of the
Bay of Biscay, 20 km (12 miles) from the French border. Capital
city of Gipuzkoa, the municipality's population is 186,409 (2012),
with its metropolitan area reaching 436,500 (2010).Locals call
themselves donostiarra , both in Spanish and Basque.
Attraction in San Sebastian.
The Seaside Elegance and Beautiful Beach of La Concha
Playa de Ondarreta
Museo de San Telmo
Scenic Views and Amusement Park on Monte Igueldo
Isla de Santa Clara
15. Top Hotel in San Sebastian
Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel
NH Collection San Sebastian Aranzazu
Silken Amara Plaza Hotel
Hotel de Londres y de Inglaterra
Hotel Zenit San Sebastian
Airport – San Sebastián Airport
Train Station - San Sebastián-Donostia Railway Station
16. Cordoba
Cordoba is the capital of the Cordoba province in the Andalusian
region of southern Spain. The historic quarter of Cordoba is a maze of
tiny medieval streets, plazas and whitewashed courtyards all situated
around the star attraction, the Mezquita. Initially built as a mosque,
the Mezquita is now a glorious cathedral retaining most of its original
architecture.
Attraction in Cordoba.
La Mezquita (The Great Mosque): A Masterpiece of Islamic
Architecture
Aristocratic Palace and Museum
Castle of the Christian Monarchs
Roman Bridge
Madinat al-Zahra: Moorish Palace and Medina
17. Top Hotel in Cordoba
Eurostars Palace
Hospes Palacio del Bailio
Hotel Macia Alfaros
AC Hotel Cordoba by Marriott
Las Casas De La Juderia
Airport – Córdoba Airport
Train station - Córdoba Central Railway Station
18. Toledo
Perched on a mountaintop in central Spain, Toledo served as the
Spanish capital until the 16th century. Because it was inhabited by
Jews, Christians and Muslims for many centuries, the city is
sometimes called the “City of Three Cultures.” Today, Toledo is a
popular destination for its wealth of historic art and architecture
that dates back to the Roman Empire.
Attraction in Toledo.
Toledo Museum of Art
Toledo Zoo
National Museum of the Great Lakes
Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral
Toledo Botanical Garden
19. Top Hotel in Toledo
Eurostars Palacio Buenavista
Cigarral El Bosque
BlueCity Toledo
Parador de Toledo
Hotel San Juan de los Reyes
Airport – Toledo Express Airport
Train station - Toledo railway station
20. Santiago de Compostela
The capital city of the Galicia region in northwestern Spain,
Santiago de Compostela is famous as the final destination of the
traditional pilgrimage known as Camino de Santiago.. Today, the
city attracts thousands of visitors every year for both its religious
tradition and history.
Attraction in Santiago.
Catedral de Santiago
Hostal de los Reyes Católicos
Casco Antiguo (Old Town)
Centro Galego de Arte Contemporaine
Casa do Cabildo
21. Top Hotel in Santiago de Compostela
AC Palacio del Carmen, Autograph Collection
Parador Hostal Dos Reis Catolicos
Hotel Eurostars Araguaney
NH Collection Santiago de Compostela
Hotel TRYP Santiago
Airport – Santiago de Compostela Airport
Train station - Santiago de Compostela Railway Station
22. Bilbao
Bilbao was best known as an important seaport and industrial city
in northern Spain until the construction of an architectural marvel
in the 1990s known as the Guggenheim Museum. Since then, this
capital city of Vizcaya has experienced a boom in tourism,
promoting economic growth and revitalization of its many hidden
gems, making it one of the best places to visit in Spain.
Attraction in Bilbao.
Guggenheim Museum
Casco Viejo (Old Town)
Archaeology Museum
Basilica de Begoña
23. Top Hotel in Bilbao
Sercotel Hotel Gran Bilbao
Arriaga Suites
NH Collection Villa de Bilbao
Silken Gran Hotel Domine Bilbao
Melia Bilbao
Airport – Bilbao Airport
Train station - Bilbao-Abando railway station