Spain attractions

Formed from the estuary at the mouth of the Basque Country's Oka River, the Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve (Urdaibai Reserva de la Biosfera) is an important habitat for migratory and resident birds. Urdaibai also boasts some of the most popular beaches in the region, and several archeological sites—such as Cave Santimamiñe, with its ancient paintings—that are worth visiting.

Lanzarote itself was formed from volcanic eruptions, and there’s no better place to get a sense of the island’s fiery geology than the Fire Mountains. These rust-colored beauties are scattered inside Timanfaya National Park, a landscape punctuated by craters, lava fields, and geysers. Travelers can hike around the mountains with a guide, and even visit a restaurant where meals are prepared using volcanic heat.

An immersive museum, bringing digital art not just onto screens but onto the floor, the walls, and even visitors, Nomad Museo Inmersivo transforms art from around the world into interactive installations featuring sound and movement. Past exhibitions have delved into the images of Van Gogh, Hieronymus Bosch, Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock art, and psychedelic AI creations.

Parque Colón de Granada is at the center of the city—both physically and culturally. On any given day, you’ll find the plaza bustling with vendors selling souvenirs, musicians playing marimba music, and families hanging out on shaded benches. It’s also where you’ll find the entrance to the bright yellow Granada Cathedral, one of the most photographed churches in Nicaragua.

After opening its doors in 1896, Els Quatre Gats quickly became the meeting point du jour for the artists, literary maestros, and luminaries of Barcelona’s modernist era; Pablo Picasso, Santiago Rusiñol, and Antoni Gaudí all frequented the Gothic Quarter café. Today, the famous café remains a memorable spot for a coffee break, while the atmospheric restaurant is known for its traditional Catalan cuisine.

Rising vertically from a rugged beach near Fuerteventura’s southern tip, the red-tinged beach of Roque del Moro takes its name from the monolithic rock that towers 165 feet (50 meters) over the sand. The sandy stretch is part of the Parque Natural de Jandía, which exemplifies the wild beauty of Fuerteventura’s volcanic landscapes.

One of Barcelona’s most fascinating museums, the Museum of Forbidden Art (Museu de l'Art Prohibit) is true to its name, exhibiting banned, censored, and controversial artworks. The collection spans pieces by Ai Weiwei, Andy Warhol, Banksy, and Robert Mapplethorpe, as well as Picasso etchings, a Klimt sketch, and Andres Serrano’s notorious Piss Christ.