A one-of-a-kind museum in the heart of Barcelona, Guitar Legends Hall provides an immersive and interactive way to delve into the history of rock ‘n’ roll. In this experience, you can play with jukeboxes, listen to old records, put your musical ambitions to the test—and even admire a collection of guitars once played by musical legends like Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton.
Located on the northern coast of Menorca, Cala Morell offers a unique combination of a relaxing surf and fascinating history. Though known for its clear, cobalt blue waters and rocky beach, Cala Morell is also home to one of the most important archeological sites on the entire island: a Bronze Age-era necropolis built into the rockface.
This chamber tomb in Menorca, dating back to the pre-Talaiotic period around 1200 BC, was discovered in the 1960s, when archaeologists found more than 100 bodies there, buried with jewelry and other artifacts. It’s Menorca’s most important megalithic monument, resembling an upside-down boat assembled from large stone blocks.
If white sandy beaches are your thing, then look no further than Playa Blanca—a southern town on the Canary Island of Lanzarote that translates as “White Beach.” This former fishing village offers several small sandy coves and beaches on Punta del Papagayo, as well as harborfront restaurants, shops, a buzzing nightlife scene, and a regular arts and crafts market at Marina Rubicón.
Combine fun and education at Mundomar, an animal park in Benidorm tailor-made for families. Learning about the importance of conservation, and get up close and personal with more than 30 different animal species—including lemurs, turtles, parrots, and more—though interactive exhibits, shows, and hands-on encounters.
Set in old Malaga, the Peña Juan Breva Flamenco Art Museum (Museo de Arte Flamenco de la Peña Juan Breva) celebrates the art of flamenco in a truly fitting setting—an old ‘peña’ flamenco club. Run by a group named after Juan Breva, considered Malaga’s greatest flamenco singer, the museum traces the story of this fiery and famous dance through artifacts and live performances.
Nestled among the pine trees of northern Mallorca’s rugged coast, Museo Sa Bassa Blanca integrates art and culture with nature. Exhibits are artfully scattered across indoor galleries and outdoor gardens, and feature pieces ranging from 16th-century portraits to contemporary artworks and a “Zoological Park” sculpture garden featuring huge animals in the style of archeological excavations.
Home to more than 200 species, Bioparc Fuengirola provides visitors with an illuminating and immersive journey around the endangered wildlife of the world’s continents. More wildlife reserve than a zoo and focused on conservation and education, the park is composed of recreated natural animal habitats, so you can see them almost as if in the wild in forest, bushland, and jungle settings.
Just a short distance from the resort town of Cala Ratjada in northeastern Mallorca, Cala Gat (meaning the “bay of cats”) is one of the area’s loveliest beaches. Small and sandy, with beautifully clear turquoise waters, it’s sheltered from the waves by rocky headlands. Boats are not permitted here, which makes it easy to have a relaxing paddle.
The horseshoe-shaped Playa de Sant Joan is renowned for its pristine beauty. It leads out onto calm, sheltered waters that glimmer aquamarine in the sun, and is ringed by green forests and rolling hills. As it only measures 650 feet (200 meters) across, it can get crowded, but that doesn’t detract from the beach’s natural charm.
With beautiful beaches and dramatic cliffs, this peninsula in Galicia is both the westernmost point in Spain and the final destination for pilgrims traveling the Way of St. James, or Camino de Santiago. About 55 miles (89 kilometers) west of Santiago de Compostela, the cape is a site of spiritual significance as well as a place travelers go to swim and sunbathe.
Three centuries of history lie behind the distinctive, sgraffito-adorned facade of the House of Silk (La Casa de la Seda), Barcelona’s only guild house. On the central boulevard of Via Laietana, the opulent headquarters of the Art of Silk Association is just as impressive on the inside—decorated with silk wall coverings and filled with original antiques and archival documents.
While the great Spanish novelist Benito Pérez-Galdós found fame in Madrid, he came of age amid Las Palmas de Gran Canaria’s crashing surf and windswept beaches. His family home is preserved as the Pérez-Galdós House-Museum (Casa-Museo Pérez Galdós), which is filled with the writer's personal belongings, books, and furniture.
Located in the palm tree-lined Doramas Park in the heart of Las Palmas, the Pueblo Canario is a complex of island houses built in the traditional Canary architectural style. Amidst Pueblo Canario is the Museo Nestor, dedicated to the life and works of the Canary’s most celebrated artist, Nestor de la Torre, who along with his architect brother, designed the Pueblo Canario in 1956.
The de facto capital of Spain’s La Rioja region, Haro is a popular stop for wine lovers. That’s especially true at the end of June, when the Haro Wine Fight is held, which sees partygoers drenched in red wine. Some of the destination’s non-vinous highlights include its protected Old Town and the architecturally distinct Church of Santo Tomás.
Salvador Dalí once said that the lovely seaside town of Cadaqués was the most beautiful village in the world. Today, the whitewashed town, with its quiet cobbled streets wending through a maze of modernist homes, charming hotels, and restaurants renowned for their tasty local cuisine, ranks among the Costa Brava's top attractions.
One of the Mediterranean’s most beautiful botanical gardens, cliff-top Jardí Botànic de Cap Roig hosts hundreds of species over 42 acres (17 hectares), with dazzling sea views and a faux-medieval castle. Every year, from mid-July to mid-August, the gardens host a series of concerts known as the Cap Roig Festival.
Flamenco is nothing if not passionate. Expect stomping, clapping, frenzied guitar strumming, and, of course, dancing. Take a lesson—or just take in a performance—at Cafe de Chinitas, one of Madrid’s celebrated flamenco spaces. Upgrade with dinner and sangria to make the evening a truly special occasion.
Nightlife entertainment is the glittery attraction at Benidorm Palace, a popular performance venue in the resort’s east. Crisp tablecloths and mood lighting decorate a sea of tables around the venue’s large stage, which plays host to concerts, tribute acts, and all manner of live shows, often filled with dance, acrobatics, and magic. Dinner and drinks complete the picture.
Located on the outskirts of scenic Lloret de Mar, Water World Lloret is one of Costa Brava’s top water parks. The park spans 7 acres (3 hectares) and features more than 20 aquatic attractions, from wave pools and play zones for kids to racing slides, an 820-foot (250-meter) water coaster, and an adrenaline-pumping free fall drop.
Science rules at the Elder Museum of Science and Technology (Museo Elder de la Ciencia y la Tecnologia) in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Whether experiencing the robotic-arm-operated Robocoaster, taking a ride on a flight simulator, or watching a short film at the 3D Cinema, the museum is packed with fun, educational, and interactive exhibitions.
Learn about the past, present, and future of cannabis and hemp at the Hash Marihuana & Hemp Museum in Barcelona—one of the largest cannabis museums in the world. Housed in the historic Palau Mornau, the museum’s collection of art, artefacts, and exhibits cover the history, cultivation, and use of the controversial plant.
With sweeping views over the Atlantic and Los Gigantes cliffs, Oasis Los Gigantes swimming pool complex boasts a shallow children’s pool with slides and a heated saltwater infinity pool for older kids and adults. Beyond taking a dip, you eat at the restaurant, grab a drink from the bar, bowl on the green, and relax on the daybeds.
Explore the wilds of both the African Savanna and the Iberian Peninsula at Terra Natura Murcia, a ‘zooimmersion’ park that is home to over 500 animals. You can see several endangered species, such as the white rhino, ring-tailed lemurs, and Masai giraffes, before learning about the animals and lunching at the onsite restaurant.
Campo del Príncipe—the Prince’s Field—is said to be named for Prince Juan, whose late-15th-century wedding was supposed to be celebrated here (but wasn’t). Today the square is known as a pilgrimage destination during Holy Week, when its 17th-century white alabaster Cristo de los Favores cross serves as the main draw.
Located right in the heart of Fuerteventura, Antigua is one of the island’s oldest towns. Established in 1404, today's settlement reflects Fuerteventura's unspoiled, local side. However, its draws include historic windmills and churches, museums, archaeological sites, and the nearby Caleta de Fuste resort area.
Guarding the picturesque mouth of Mahón Harbor is 19th-century Fortaleza de la Mola, whose beautifully preserved walls offer big views across the water. Also called the Fortaleza de Isabel II, the impressive fortress has galleries and tunnels that invite exploring, as well as hornworks where artillery once kept invaders at bay.
Situated on the banks of the Llobregat River on the outskirts of Barcelona, RCDE Stadium (formerly Stage Front Stadium) is the home stadium of the RCD Espanyol football (soccer) club—one of the top Spanish league teams and the crosstown rival of FC Barcelona. The 40,000-capacity stadium ranks among Spain’s leading sporting venues, as well as being used as a concert venue for international music artists.
One of Benidorm’s most popular theme parks, MundoMar is a fun and educational animal park designed to entertain visitors of all ages. Located just next door to the Aqualandia water park, MundoMar is home to dozens of animal species—from dolphins to lemurs—and offers hands-on learning activities.
If you’ve ever dreamed of lifting up a car with a single finger or being parted from your own shadow, you’ll likely be in your element at the Museum of Science and the Cosmos (Museo de las Ciencias y el Cosmos). The innovative museum is filled with fun interactive exhibitions and hands-on sciences experiments to challenge curious minds.
