Tourist Attractions and Landmarks in Spain
There are some wonderful tourist attractions and landmarks in Spain for the adventurous traveler. Spain is a vast country covering the Iberian Peninsula. For many vacationers Spain is the only place they’ll visit on a European vacation. The beauty of traveling to this country is that there is plenty to do if you just stay in Spain or you can just stop in for a visit while traveling around the remainder of Europe.
First, let’s break the country down into its regions so we can see what each area has to offer. Landmarks in Spain are scattered across the countries 17 regions. Each region is autonomous and has unique cultures and customs. Let me begin by listing the regions:
Andalucia – Located in the south of Spain it is known for its beaches along the Costa del Sol. Cities: Cordoba, Granada, Sevilla
Aragon – Region of Spain to the north bordering Catalonia. Mountainous area
Asturias – Located in the northwest. Another mountainous area bordering the Cantabrian Sea.
Balearic Islands - a series of islands in the Mediterranean
Basque – Very autonomous region to the north along the Cantabrian Sea.
Canary Islands – Located in the Atlantic just west of Africa.
Cantabria – Region along the northern coast. City: Santander
Castile-La-Mancha – Desert like region in the center of the country and home to Don Quixote (fictional)
Castile and Leon – Located in the northwest bordering northern Portugal.
Catalonia - A region of Spain along the Mediterranean in the northeast. Cities: Barcelona, Lleida
Extremadura – Relatively untouched area bordering Portugal.
Galicia – Located in the extreme northeast above Portugal. Spectacular cliffs.
La Rioja – One of the smallest regions which is known for its wine.
Madrid – The capital region of Spain. Madrid is the main city.
Murcia – Located in the southeast along the Mediterranean coast.
Navarra – A region in the far north bordering France.
Valencia – A beautiful coastal region along the Mediterranean. Cities: Valencia, Alicante.
Much of what Spain has to offer is located in the cities and towns. I’ll talk about landmarks in Spain on each of my city pages. Also, Spain has some outstanding coastal areas worth discovering. Now I’d like to list some of the cities that are worth a visit:
Barcelona
Zaragoza
Valencia
Granada
Cordoba
Sevilla
Madrid
Salamanca
Santiago de Compostela
Bilbao
Each of these cities has some wonderful things to see. Take in the culture of each region and each city and you’ll truly enjoy your trip to Spain. I think it’s important to also mention all of the coastal areas of the country for those travelers who love the beach.
The C. at the beginning of each name refers to Costa:
Mediterranean
C. Brava
C. Maresme
C. Garraf
C. Dorada
C.Azahar
C. Valencia
C. Blanca
C. Calida
C. Almeria
C. Tropical
C. Del Sol
Atlantic
C. De La Luz
C. Da Morte
C. Verde
C. De Cantabria
In all of the previous cities, regions and areas you’ll find an abundance of things to see and do. The landmarks in Spain have a rich history and will certainly enhance anyone’s European vacation.
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