Spain Tours & Vacations

Summer, though stunning, is the most crowded and warmest time of the year, so we recommend taking your trip to Spain in the shoulder season months of March to May and September or October.

These months offer the most comfortable temperatures and are a great time for city tours, sightseeing, or visiting Southern Spain’s Mediterranean beaches. Popular places like Barcelona or the Basque region enjoy fewer tourists in spring and fall with plenty of seasonal festivals to enjoy.

While March to May and September to October are some of the best months, Spain is a year-round destination with incredible culture, gorgeous scenery, and fabulous cuisine to experience in winter, spring, and summer.

Whether traveling in March or August, or visiting Madrid or Seville, our guide on the best time to visit Spain can help you find the right time of year for your trip.

From the famous cuisine of Northern Spain to the Moorish architecture of Andalusia, Barcelona’s energy to Madrid’s museums, tours of Spain can immerse you in the country’s diversity from one region to the next.

The following list offers a few of the best places to visit in Spain:

• Barcelona: The capital of the Catalonian region is a colorful and cultural city along the Mediterranean Sea with golden beaches, vibrant nightlife, marvelous art and architecture.
• Seville: Enchanting, atmospheric, and grand, are all words that describe Seville’s preserved Moorish architecture, mouthwatering tapas, and relaxed pace enjoyed amongst the scent of orange trees.
• Madrid: With stunning parks, sidewalk cafes, and historic plazas, the city offers a unique combination of history and modernity in the Spanish capital.
• Malaga: Medieval streets lined with palm trees, boutique shops offering local artisan crafts, and gorgeous Mediterranean beaches offer quintessential views.
• Granada: Crowned by the iconic Alhambra Palace, Granada is a stunning maze of medieval lanes brushing against the edge of the Sierra Nevada Mountains for a stunning mixture of scenery, culture, and lush gardens.

From tasting traditional tapas in Barcelona to learning about the different wines in Rioja, here is our list of the top things to do in Spain:

• View fascinating art and architecture, from Antoni Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia in Barcelona to Madrid’s Prado and Reina Sofia museums
• Indulge in the enticing flavors of tapas in Southern Spain and pintxos in Northern Spain
• Explore the cuisine with a cooking class
• Enjoy wine tasting in Spain’s famous wine regions
• Sample the layered flavors of locally made olive oil
• Learn flamenco dancing with a private instructor
• Embrace the scenery by cycling the countryside or coastline

Whether trekking the famous Camino de Santiago, interested in the Moorish history, or eager to visit iconic landmarks, here are some of our top things to see in Spain:

• La Sagrada Familia, Barcelona
• Alhambra, Granada
• The Prado Museum, Madrid
• The Mosque-Cathedral, Cordoba
• Seville Cathedral, Seville
• Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao
• City of Arts and Sciences, Valencia

Spain is known for its passionate culture, delicious wines, and famous cuisine. Home to some of the most celebrated Michelin-starred restaurants in the world, renowned historical wine regions, and a combination of grand cities and traditional villages, the reasons to visit Spain are endless. From the charming winter festivities to the romantic atmosphere, Spain dazzles with flamenco, incredible art, Moorish heritage, delicious wines, and much more.

Spain’s top places for wine reveal the diversity of flavors shaped by the soil, sun, and water to create some of the world’s finest wines. From San Sebastian to Jerez de la Frontera, here are some of the best regions to visit on food and wine tours in Spain:

• Combarro
• Alicante
• Jerez de la Frontera
• Ronda
• Acinipo
• San Sebastian
• Pontevedra

Food in Spain is in a class of its own with plenty of delicious flavors to sample during your Spain trip. Few things compare to pairing fine wine with seafood on the coast or enjoying a sparkling cider with pintxos in the Basque region. Food and wine are an experience in Spain, and here are some of the best dishes to try:

• Paella
• Gazpacho
• Spanish omelet
• Churros
• Patatas bravas
• Ibérico ham
• Fabada Asturiana

Museums in Spain display the history and culture in galleries ranging from grand to state-of-the-art.

Whether looking for unique architectural designs highlighting science or masterpieces demonstrating the emergence of an artistic golden age, the top museums in Spain include:

• Prado Museum, Madrid
• Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, Madrid
• Reina Sofia Museum, Madrid
• Picasso Museum, Barcelona
• The City of Arts and Sciences, Valencia
• Museum of National Art of Catalunya, Barcelona
• Dalí Theatre-Museum, Figueres

The best Spain itinerary for you will combine your interests and preferences with new discoveries.You may prefer to spend an entire week in Barcelona while taking day trips along the Costa Brava, or you might want to travel through the Andalusian countryside.

Whether you prefer to lounge on the Iberian coastline or indulge in regional delicacies, explore the wines, or traverse the stunning architecture, our best Spain itineraries allow you to personalize each day to create a journey of your own.

Explore more information in our frequently asked questions about planning a trip to Spain and find inspiration in our Spain travel guide.