Trips to Spain
Why travel solo to Spain?
What's the weather like in Spain?
Spain has a sunny Mediterranean climate, with hot summers and cold winters inland, and mild summers and cool winters along the coast. The average summer temperature in Madrid is 30°C (86°F), while winter temperatures average 10°C (50°F).
Top three activities
1. Take a tapas crawl through Granada
2. Spot whales and dolphins off the Costa de la Luz
3. Go sherry tasting in Seville
Top five dishes to try
1. Tortilla Española – potato and onion omelette
2. Gazpacho – cold vegetable soup
3. Jamón ibérico – cured ham
4. Pulpo a la gallega – octopus
5. Paella – rice dish of saffron, chicken and seafood
Top places to visit in Spain
Madrid
Spain’s capital city is full of cultured calles and well-tended parks, but it’s renowned for being home to a huge range of exceptional European art. In Madrid’s trio of big-name galleries (The Prado, the Thyssen and the Reina Sofía), you’ll find work by Goya and Velázquez, as well as other Spanish masters. You can also find a thriving food scene in excellent restaurants and tapas bars.
Barcelona
Architectural masterpieces by Gaudí, such as the mighty Sagrada Família, are part of the furniture in Barcelona, creating its rich cityscape. Be sure to admire the Gothic architecture of the basilica of Santa Maria del Mar; explore La Boqueria, Europe’s largest (and most famous) food market; or hit the beach in style.
Seville
This historic city is centred around its grand Gothic cathedral, also the site of Christopher Columbus’s tomb. But the main draw is without doubt the Royal Alcázar, built by Castilian Christians on the site of a Muslim palace. Wander around the city’s twisting medieval lanes, making time for flamenco dancing come evening.
Málaga
Located on the Costa del Sol, Málaga is not only one of the oldest cities in Europe, but one of the oldest continuously habited cities in the world. Yet between its Roman amphitheatres and Moorish ruins, you’ll find thriving art galleries, boutique hotels and stylish restaurants – all of which lend the city a modern vibrancy.
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