Must-see places in Spain?

Question

Hola!

I've been thinking of going on a trip to Spain for a while and I was wondering what some of the top must-see places are? Thanks!!

Welcome to the forum, :) - 00494d19, Jan 4, 2011

Answer 1

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Thanks :) - theking17825, Jan 4, 2011

Answer 2

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Answer 3

I was in Spain for 2 months last summer as a student. I went to thirteen different cities all with plenty of diversity.

Your question really depends on the types of things you like to do...

If you are in Spain for the more contemporary Art much like I was, I have to recommend staying in some of the larger cities like Madrid or Barcelona...

Both have great museums

Madrid: The Prado, The Reina Sofía (my favorite in Madrid), the Thyssen, and a great deal more... (seriously a great deal more)

Barcelona: (The seems to be a lot of artist specific places here) .... The Miro Museum, The Pablo Picasso Museum, as well as plenty of monuments erected by Antoni Gaudí. (I have to recommend these more intimate and focused museums over the larger ones)

If you really want to know a gem of a place to go.... sneak on up to Figueres, north of Barcelona... This small little town is the home of the Salvador Dalí Museum and I would definitely put this down as a must see! (if you are into the surreal)

My last museum I will recommend is my favorite, the Guggenheim in Bilbao... I took several friends who detest art and they loved this Museum... another must see on the museum track.

I you are traveling for the Spanish cuisine I must recommend El País Vasco (basque country) The most delicous pintxos (the same as tapas, just the basque name) came from Bilbao and San Sebastian.... plus the vineyards of the famed vino rioja come from this general area of spain... you cant go wrong with pintxos and vino rioja.

On this note I have to say the Beaches of San Sebastian were my favorite in the entire country... imagine three separate mountains jutting into the sea. All three separated by two beaches (one that is more of a cove with an island that you can swim to in the middle and the other a surfers paradise) The middle mountain is a park and on the top of it rests a fort and monumental statue of Jesus (breath taking 360 degree views) .... I can't recommend a better place for a beach/food lover (must see!)

On the other hand if you came to Spain for the Music I am going to have to send you the opposite way to Andalucía... One of the most exciting nights I had in Spain was in Sevilla when I was fortunate enough to sneak into a legitimate and intimate flamenco night, performed by gypsies..... It truly was amazing....

P.S. while your down there scoot on over to Granada and make sure you see the Alhambra. (7 part castle complex created by the Moors) ..... Must see.

I have tons more to suggest... if your interested let me know?

wow, great answer, welcome to the forum:) - 00494d19, Jan 4, 2011

Wow, thanks :) - theking17825, Jan 4, 2011