100 essential places to see in Spain (by province)

Do you know how many articles we have on the Spain blog? Almost 1000 articles with routes, visits to towns, cities, beaches, gorges, forests, deserts and everything the country has.

And our idea with this article is to summarize them all in one place so that you can have many ideas in case you fancy a trip to Spain.

The attractions of Spain From a tourist point of view they are undoubted, and that is why it does not surprise us that in recent years it has become the second country in the world in receiving international tourists.

And Spain has everything, it preserves one of the historical and cultural heritage for the Unesco most important in the world, hundreds of kilometers of spectacular beaches that are the envy of all Europeans, good weather, good food...

What more could you want?

We have organized the article by autonomous community, highlighting the most interesting places it has.

And to quickly access information about each geographic area of ​​the country, you can click on its name and you will go directly to the specific information about the destination you are interested in.

From there you have access to articles with more detailed information about each place and we will also suggest other places that are nearby that may surely interest you.

Tips for traveling through Spain

If one thing is clear to us after many years traveling the country, it is that each trip is unique just as each traveler has their preferences.

There are times when what we are looking for is a simple weekend getaway through Spain and other times we are looking for something more ambitious with a car route at our own pace.

If you are one of the latter, we leave you an article that you will surely like with the best car routes through Spain and our selection of the most beautiful places in the country.

• The 5 best car routes through Spain
• 1st most beautiful cities in Spain

But if you are one of those who likes to look for information to know which places to choose, but then you prefer to join excursions or organized trips because you like to go with guides who explain what you are seeing, we leave you the page where we usually hire all the tours guided visits and excursions.

• Where to hire tours and excursions in Spain

On this page you can find all kinds of activities, city ​​discount cards, airport transfers and many more options with local companies that will make your trip easier.

Most of these multi-day excursions they depart from Madrid o Barcelona, which makes logistics easier for those of you arriving by plane from other parts of the world, since they tend to be the two airports that have the most international connections.

Whether you go on your own or hire excursions, there is one thing that is very important to keep in mind on any trip to Spain.

To visit the great monuments such as the Madrid's Royal Palace o The Sagrada Familia in Barcelona among others, it is necessary to purchase tickets in advance.

First to avoid long waiting lines, but in certain cases, if you do not purchase them in advance of your trip, as is the case of The Alhambra of Granada You can stay without entering since to avoid crowds, they have a daily limit on daily visits, so tickets must be purchased well in advance.

For those of you who visit Spain from abroad, a question that you always tend to have is the issue of mobile data cards. Don't worry, the same thing happens to us when we leave Europe.

Whenever we need one, we usually use those from the same company, which we have tested in many countries and are very easy to activate and use. Here is the link.

• Where to buy prepaid SIM cards for your phone for those of you coming from outside Europe

Best places to see and visit in Spain

And we start with the two largest cities that host the largest number of tourists, Barcelona y Madrid, in the order in which they appear in the ranking of European and world cities most visited by tourists.

Barcelona and surroundings

If there is a Spanish city that in recent decades has made the greatest leap in attractiveness for international tourism, it has been Barcelona.

Holding the 1982 Olympics It marked a before and after for Barcelona, ​​a modern, cosmopolitan and entrepreneurial city.

Especially since then it became a fashionable tourist destination worldwide.

Located in the extreme northwest of Spain, on the banks of the Mediterranean Sea, is famous for its modernist buildings such as the Casa Batllo.

Among them, the architectural works of Gaudí, whose genius is recognized throughout the world, with the Sagrada Familia as its great icon, and the most visited monument in Spain.

But there are many tourist attractions in Barcelona, ​​such as gothic quarter, and with corners of great interest also in its surroundingsand monserrat monastery, or coastal towns such as Sitges.

Here you have collected several interesting articles from Barcelona and its province.

• The best places to see near Barcelona.
• The best modernist sites in Barcelona
• How to visit the Montserrat monastery
• Visit to the Sagrada Familia
• Casa Batllo

The Best of Madrid and its surroundings

In the heart of Spain is the city of Madrid, the capital of the country and a city that has recently been experiencing a great tourist boom.

Beyond the monuments or the attractions of its historic center, Madrid has earned the appreciation of all who visit it for the affability and open spirit of its people.

And also for its great cultural and leisure life, as well as the rise of its gastronomy.

Madrid is the seat of the Government and the Monarchy, so it is the city where you can visit a Royal palace and also large historical buildings and old stately palaces.

Emblematic places with a great atmosphere such as Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol or Gran Vía, coexist with areas where museums are concentrated, such as the one known as the Art Triangle, and among which the Prado Museum stands out, the largest art gallery in the world. .

But also to travel to madridIn addition to knowing its heritage, it allows you to access several cities and places located in its surroundings that have been declared Heritage.

That is the case in itself Region of Madrid of the imposing Monastery of El Escorial, the largest building in Europe when it was built.

Also the old university city of Alcalá de Henares. or the Royal Site of Aranjuez with its Royal Palace.

And less than half an hour away high-speed train You can also visit cities with great historical and cultural attractions such as Toledo o Segovia.

Here all the summarized information about Madrid, and the best places to see near the capital.

• Guide to traveling to Madrid
• 50 places to see in Madrid
• 2-day route through Madrid
• Route of more than 3 days through Madrid
• 25 essential things to see around Madrid
• Excursions from Madrid, Toledo, Segovia and Ávila

What to see and visit in the south of Spain

Andalusia

The south of Spain, and more specifically in Andalusia, is the region of Spain where the almost 800 years of Arab conquest of the peninsula are most noticeable, and where the empire of Al-Andalus.

From a historical and cultural point of view, its cities and towns are of great interest, which, together with the undoubted attractiveness of its coastal areas, Andalusia It has become one of the great tourist powers of Spain.

If we had to make a route for a visitor who came to Spain for the first time and wanted to get to know the country, there would be at least three cities that we would include without hesitation.

Grenada and its awesome Alhambra It is a must see, as is Cordova and Mosque, the two most impressive examples of this culture that for centuries marked the character and daily life of the country.

Both cities also have very interesting neighborhoods to visit, such as Albaicín in Granada or historic center of Córdoba, with other monuments such as Alcazar of the Christian Monarchs or his famous patios full of flowers.

Sevilla It is that other great city to visit, an enclave that had an enormous boom shared with Cadiz during the years in which Christopher Columbus was traveling to the Americas, hence Seville is home to the historic Archivo de Indias.

En Sevilla There are also important vestiges of the Muslim presence in emblems of the city such as the tower of Gold or the Giralda, corners as attractive as the Barrio de Santa Cruz, and monuments such as the cathedral or the Real Alcazar.

But in Andalusia there are many other corners full of charm, such as the city of Málaga and all the Sunshine Coast, with towns like Marbella o Nerja.

Or the city of Cadiz, one of the oldest enclaves in Europe, with the added attraction of its impressive beaches, such as those of Barbate o Fair, one of the best places in the world to do windsurf. and from places as charismatic as Jerez and Puerto de Santa María.

It is also worth highlighting other coastal enclaves in Andalusia, such as Cabo de Gata en Almería.

And inside you also find very special places, for example, the white towns of Cádiz, Carmona, near Seville, Cordoba, and the historic towns of the province of Jaén, Ubeda, Baeza y Baths of the Encina, as well as nature destinations such as Mountain range of Cazorla.

As it is such an extensive territory and with so many interesting corners, we have prepared a specific article talking in depth about everything there is. what to see in Andalusia.

• 30 Essential places to see in ANDALUSIA
• What to see in Seville
• What to see in Córdoba
• What to see in Malaga
• What to see in Granada 
• What to see Jaén

What to see and visit on the Mediterranean coast of Spain

Catalonia

Surely you know that one of the favorite destinations among foreign tourists when they travel to Spain is Catalonia, and not only because of the great attraction of the city of Barcelona, as we have already commented.

En Catalonia You will find everything from cities with history to beautiful coastal areas, surprising landscapes and charming towns, as well as delicious cuisine.

If you have taken Barcelona, as the basis of your trip to Catalonia, from there you will have easy access to most of the most interesting places you can visit.

To begin with, here is an article with the places you can visit near Barcelona, among which the very popular enclave of monserrat monastery, the historical Castle of Cardona, towns like Vic o Sitges or a place with as much charm as Rupee.

Very close to the north you find the Girona city, with its beautiful historic center with medieval streets that have been the setting for the series Game of Thrones.

But you also have all the arguments to visit this province with the beautiful coastal corners of the Costa Brava, for example, Calella de Palafrugell, Tossa de Mar o Cadaqués, or the places known as Dali Triangle.

Or areas as attractive inside as La Garrotxa with historic charming towns such as in peratalla o Besalú.

For its part, Tarragona It is a city with great cultural attraction as an enclave of historical roman tarraco.

In its province you can visit areas as interesting as the Priorat, with the incredible enclave of siurana.

Or the Delta of the Ebro, in the region of Terres del Ebre, with places like San Carlos de la Rapita, where you can experience the great fishing activity of its fish market.

On a route through this region you should include a visit to the holiday enclave of Sea Ametlla: Horta de San Juan, where the presence of a young man is experienced Picasso.

Other notable places to visit in Tarragona are the walled town of Mont Blanc and Cistercian monastery of Poblet, Pantheon of Kings.

Regarding the province of Lleida , you find a region of contrasts that is very little known from a tourist point of view, beyond its valleys in the Pyrenees.

Here you have one of the most beautiful landscape enclaves in Spain, the Valle de Aran, with its beautiful mountain towns, or the Boí ValleyWith its romanesque churches among which stands out the great jewel of Sant Climent de Taull.

But in the province of Lleida Less well known is its capital, where it is worth visiting the remains of its old Gothic cathedral, La Seu Vella, or places like the charming medieval town of Montfalcó Murallat.

Or finally see the flowering of fruit trees in Aitona, near the capital.

• What to see in Tarragona
• What to see in Lleida city and province
• What to see in the Province of Barcelona
• What to see in the Ebro Delta
• What to see in Priorat
• What to see in La Garrotxa

Balearic Islands

Some of the most beautiful and exclusive beaches in the world (thanks to a marine plant, the posidonia) are found in the Balearic islands, In full Mediterranean Sea.

Its great attraction is the fact that it has become one of the most attractive destinations in Spain for international tourism.

islands like Ibiza, Formentera, Menorca o Mallorca Every year they receive thousands of tourists in search of crystal-clear waters between coves that can only be accessed by boat.

These islands have two faces, with exclusive parties and large yachts, an atmosphere that alternates with small corners of tranquility and relaxation.

From the point of view of nature, to highlight the special charm of the island of Formentera.

And from a cultural point of view, without a doubt the attraction of city ​​of palm in the Majorca island, with its Gothic cathedral and other historical corners, and the historic center of Ibiza city, with its enclave of dalt vila declared Heritage.

Without a doubt a special destination.

En Our youtube channel You can see the videos we have of the Balearic Islands that include a specific one of how to get around the Balearic Islands by ferry, and here we leave you one of them, the one dedicated to the visit to Palma de Mallorca,

• What to see in Formentera
• What to see in Ibiza
• What to see in Mallorca

Valencian Community

La Valencian Community It is one of the main summer vacation destinations in Spain, and its populations multiply in summer and have given way to some macro tourist cities with international fame, such as the case of Benidorm.

It is the closest coastal area to the capital of Spain, which means that in the summers it is filled with people from Madrid and people from Castilla-La Mancha and Aragon wanting to enjoy the good weather.

But to be honest, the best time to visit is not in summer, but at any other time, since the weather is always good, and on winter days the temperatures are quite moderate.

It is not unusual to have sunny days in winter with temperatures above 20 degrees.

Valencia It is the main city of the Community, full of attractions, among which is the great visitor magnet that is the City of Arts and Sciences.

But it also has a renovated historic center, with places as interesting as the Lonja de la Sedadeclared Heritage, its cathedral, showing the cup that is supposed to be the Holy Grail, or the Central Market modernist style.

Valencia is well known throughout the world for its popular Las Fallas festivals, in which sculptures are erected that satirize current events, and thousands of kilos of gunpowder are set on fire to celebrate, to finally burn them in the Cream.

Near the city it is also worth visiting the natural enclave of the lagoon, where you can sail with a traditional boat.

In the nearby city of Alicante you must climb to the castle of Santa Bárbara, a place from where you have spectacular views of the coastal area.

Near Alicante You can visit the large palm grove of Elche, considered place Heritage, and you have coastal enclaves as beautiful as Javea, Denia o Altea, and towards the interior, Villena with his castle.

Another notable enclave of the province of Alicante es Alcoy, a place very famous for its Moors and Christians festivities and for the Cavalcade of the Magi, the oldest in Spain.

And as for the province of Castellón, you have coastal towns with a long holiday tradition, which are worth visiting at other times of the year, such as Peñíscola, Vinaros: Benicasim,

From this last holiday town you can approach the place known as Desert of Las Palmas, where you can visit a Carmelite monastery.

And inside you can discover one of the most surprising areas, the Maestrazgo, with some of the most beautiful villages in Spainas Morella, Villafames o Baby cot.

• What to see in Valencia
• What to see in the Albufera

Murcia

La Murcia It seems like a no man's land between Andalusia and the Valencian Community, and the truth is that we have recently traveled to see it, and we have found undoubted attractions.

En Murcia capital We have discovered a city with a great atmosphere in places like the flower square o Santa Catalina.

From the monumental point of view they dominate its cathedral, with a mix of architectural styles, or the very nice building of the Royal Casino, or the Convent of Santa Clara museum.

Now, if there is a time when the Murcia city achieves great splendor during its eastern, with the very original procession of the Coloraos or of the Salzillos, where you will see steps with authentic works of art.

Of course, from the tourist point of view the Murcia has in the Mar Menor its most popular destination, and specifically the area of La Manga It is a traditional holiday destination for Madrid residents.

Here you have information about the main attractions of the Mar Menor and its surroundings, as well as notable corners such as Cabo de palos.

Although, without a doubt, we must admit that our first big surprise in this region was Cartagena, with its splendid legacy from the Roman era whose best expression is its recovered theater, a really nice city to visit.

• What to see in Murcia
• What to see in Cartagena
• What to see in Mar Menor
• Cabo de palos

What to see and visit in the North of Spain

Without a doubt our favorite part of the country is Northern Spain.

And in the end everyone has their own tastes and for us the lush landscapes of cliffs, estuaries and green forests seem impressive.

Obviously there are not so many sunny days, but that is precisely part of the fun and a good justification for having a good meal.

Look, the food is good throughout the country but the North of Spain is our weakness.

If we talk about cities, there are many that stand out, such as Coruña, Pontevedra or Lugo in Galicia, Gijón in Asturias, Santander in Cantabria, Bilbao or San Sebastian in the Basque Country and I could spend days listing them.

Furthermore, in my opinion, there is nothing like the northern beaches, although I recognize that the temperature is not very similar to that of the Mediterranean or the Caribbean.

Since the north of Spain is an area that you know so much about, we have prepared an article in which we talk about the entire North of Spain, from Galicia to the Pyrenees.

We also leave you an article with the places that we consider the most outstanding in the north.

• What to see in NORTHERN SPAIN
• 22 Essential things to see in Galicia
• 22 Essential things to see in ASTURIAS
• 12 essential things to see in Cantabria
• The 10 Best Beaches in Cantabria

Aragon

We have to recognize that Aragon It is one of the regions of Spain that we know the least about, but at the same time it is a community that offers great landscape contrasts in its territory.

Thus, it is possible to ski in the Pyrenean area, it is possible to ski as it has some of the best ski resorts in the country, such as Formigal o Cerler.

On the other hand, in Aragon there is one of the largest deserts in Europe, the The Monegros. or there are corners that are a true garden, such as the Stone Monastery, or spectacular landscapes such as Mallos de Riglos in the province of Huesca.

From the monumental point of view, in the capital of the community, Zaragoza, is located one of the most impressive basilicas in the country, the Basilica of the Pilar, and for its part the city of Teruel It concentrates numerous Mudejar style monuments.

As for towns that are really worth visiting, there is Albarracín in the province of Teruel, whose visit is well worth a getaway.

And also Tarazona, where you find an old Jewish quarter and, above all, its mudejar cathedral with a beautiful interior completely remodeled a few years ago.

What to see and visit in the interior of Spain

The inland regions of Spain are a land of landscapes with large plains; also that of Don Quijote de la Mancha and its windmills, castles and cities and towns with a long history, with vestiges from Roman times and the Muslim occupation.

Having the country's capital, Madrid, as its geographical center, it becomes the starting point for an infinite number of getaways that you can do within a radius of up to 200-250 kilometers through the communities of Castilla y Leon y Castilla la Mancha.

Below we are going to discover the great attractions that this territory contains.

Castilla y Leon

Towards the northwest of Madrid, and after passing the geographical barrier of the Sierra de Guadarrama, an infinite world of possibilities opens up for you to make getaways.

Starting with historic cities like Segoviadeclared HeritageWith its Roman aqueduct, Gothic cathedral and its awesome Alcazar.

Here you have a video with images of Segovia and information about the best tips for your visit.

For its part, the small town of ÁvilaAlso Heritage, which is enclosed by a robust set of walls, in which old palaces of the nobility converted into hotels and a spectacular cathedral are preserved.

Its main attraction is the aforementioned Wall, but no less interesting are its entrance doors, since on average the wall has a height of 12 meters to protect the city from attacks.

It is the land of Santa Teresa and this is noticeable in the amount of churches and convents that can be found.

Here you have a video with images of the city of Ávila.

And a little further away, Salamancawith its great Plaza Mayor and its historical University: Burgos y León, with its majestic Gothic cathedrals.

If you are looking for beautiful charming medieval towns, the range of options is impressive.

From the typical Segovian towns such as Pedraza o Sepúlveda, to the villages with half-timbered houses of the Salamanca provinceas La Alberca, Candelario o San Martin del Castañar.

Another place where you can also visit beautiful towns with history is in the Burgos provinceat Lerma a covarrubias, to  Santo Domingo de Silos, with its monastery and Benedictine abbey.

In the Valladolid province you will find yourself in a land of castles, like that of Peñafiel, where you can visit the Provincial Wine Museum, castle of the speck or the stone.

You will also see historic towns with an important cultural heritage, such as Medina of Rioseco, Olmedo, with the remains of a Roman Village or Mudejar theme park: Uruenadeclared Book Village. with his hermitage of style Catalan Lombard Romanesque.

Or monuments like the Mozarabic churches de Ordinary y San Cebrian de Mazote, Monastery of the Holy Thorn or the collegiate church of Villagarcía de CamposKnown as the little Escorial.

And as you well know, Valladolid It is a land of wines, so you can do wine tourism trips by Ribera del Duero, Cigales o Wheel.

Here you have extensive information about the best to see in the province of Valladolid.

And there is no shortage of surprising and beautiful landscapes, such as Las Médulas in the region of Leonese Bierzo or karst rocks de Castle Orbaneja in Burgos.

Of course you will be impressed to see the great castilian plain from the walls of the aforementioned Uruena, enjoy the attractions of the Sierra de Gredos south of Ávila, or scenic corners such as Sickles of the Duratón River in Segovia.

And in the Soria province we highlight the picturesque town of Catalanazor and the natural enclave of the Urbión Black Lagoon.

I leave you a list of articles that summarize important cities, provinces and regions that we have visited.

• What to see in Segovia
• What to see in Avila
• What to see in Valladolid
• What to see in Soria
• What to see in Palencia
• What to see in Burgos
• Curious places in the Province of Burgos
• What to do in Bierzo
• What to do in the Sierra de Gredos

Castilla la Mancha

As with the other Castilian community, Madrid is an ideal starting point for a getaway to most of the most attractive corners of Castilla-La Mancha.

And if we really think about corner super top, that is the city of Everything, one of the most beautiful in Spain, in whose historic area there are monuments and places representative of the Three Cultures, the Jewish, the Muslim and the Christian.

For example, the old Mosque of Christ of the Light, Jewish synagogues, monastery of San Juan de los Reyes or the Primate Cathedral of Toledo.

Here we leave you the video with images of this very beautiful and historic city and all the information with the essential places to visit in Toledo.

For its part, in the province of Toledo It is also worth highlighting the attractiveness of Talavera de la Reina, with its artistic and famous ceramics and tiles and Prado Basilica, or the special charm of the Tembleque Main Square.

But as you can imagine, Castilla la Mancha It is much more than Toledo, and when it comes to cities, Cuenca is the most prominent.

Arriving by road from Madrid is an image that is not easily forgotten, because after several kilometers of extensive plains some small wooded hills appear, and behind them, above a gorge, rises this beautiful city.

The icon image Cuenca his famous hanging houses, whose balconies open onto a deep cliff.

It is a beautiful city with steep medieval cobbled streets where the gastronomy of traditional dishes It is one more tourist attraction.

In its province, a highly recommended visit is the Belmonte castle, as well as the natural area known as the Enchanted city.

On the other hand, I have already commented that it is land of landscapes with windmills, which you can see in many places in the extensive natural region of La Mancha.

There are many attractions that this province has, with beautiful historic towns such as Almagro o Villanueva of the Infants, and places where you can enjoy a wine tourism getawayas Valdepeñas o Socuélamos.

Also nature spots, such as Daimiel Tables, Ruidera lagoons or Valle Alcudia and Sierra Madrona natural park.

And heritage corners like the Viso del Marquis Palace, Calatrava la Nueva castle or  Almadén Mining Park.

Here you have extensive information about the main attractions to visit in the province of Ciudad Real.

With regards to Guadalajara province, it is an area with great contrasts.

You can take a route through the black towns of the mountains, with its black stone and slate houses, or by The Alcarria, or visit historic towns like Sigüenza o start.

You can also take a trip to the less densely populated areas of Spain, where you have attractive corners such as Molina de Aragon and its great castle, the curious Zafra castle, scene of Game of Thrones, as well as the Molina Alto Tajo Geo-park.

For its part, in the Albacete province beautiful towns stand out, such as Alcalá del Júcar y jean jacket, and the castles of Almansa and Chinchilla.

Here you have a list of summary articles of the different areas that we have on the Castilla-La Mancha blog

• Toledo in 1 day
• Toledo in 2 days
• What to see in the Province of Toledo
• What to see in La Mancha
• The best Windmills in La Mancha
• Cuenca in 1 or 2 days
• What to see in the Province of Ciudad Real
• What to see in the Province of Guadalajara
• What to see in La Manchuela

Estremadura

If we have to tell you which area of ​​Spain has surprised us the most during our trips in recent years, that is Estremadura.

We barely knew beyond Trujillo, land of conquerors al north of the province of Cáceres, a common destination on a getaway from Madrid, but in recent years we have had the opportunity to discover other very interesting corners and areas.

To the point that we can consider that Estremadura It is largely unknown as a tourist destination in Spain.

Thus, in the aforementioned Cáceres province is another of the amazing places, such as the Jerte Valley.

We already knew its landscapes in cherry blossom season, but which also has great attractions during the season of Cerecera in summer or during fall.

Other highlights nature enclave north of Cáceres is Monfragüe National Park, a destination with great international prestige for therapy. .

From a heritage point of view, the historic city of Plasencia must be a must see in a trip through ExtremaduraAs well as Guadalupe monastery, where have you been Isabel the Catholic y Christopher Columbus.

And if you want to recognize corners that are still very authentic, you must visit the Las Hurdes region, with its beautiful natural enclave of meander El Melero and its towns where the black slate architecture.

Of course the historic center of the city of Caceres It must be another corner to visit, and further south, the city of Mérida, capital of the autonomous community and one of the places in Spain with the most vestiges of Roman times.

And already bordering on the border with Portugal you have the historic town of Alcantara, with its famous Roman bridge and Classical Theater Festival which is celebrated in summer, which is why we visited it.

In the badajoz province, land of Iberian Ham from Extremadura, you also have interesting places to visit.

From the heritage point of view, there are several towns with interesting attractions, such as ZafraWith its national hostel located in the old Palace of the Dukes of Feria.

As well Fregenal of the Sierra, with an old templar castle which since the end of the 18th century has housed a bullring, Jerez de los Caballeros y Olivenza, this last town with its curious history of ties to Portugal.

To finally point out the fair castle, which rises on a hill above the plains of Mud Land, and the enclaves that surround the Alqueva Lake border between Extremadura and Portugal.

Here you have the information with the best places to see and visit in Extremadura.

• 30 best places to see in Extremadura
• Plasencia
• Mérida
• Trujillo
• Guadalupe Monastery
• Las Hurdes region
• Jerte Valley
• Monfragüe National Park
• Alqueva Lake

Canary Islands

The Canary Islands, due to their origin and spectacular volcanic landscapes, are considered the Hawaii from Europe.

Not sufficiently known and valued by peninsular Spaniards, we know some of these islands quite well and we can tell you that we understand very well why throughout the year they are completely taken over by tourists from northern European countries.

Its warm temperatures throughout the year, with special emphasis in winter, have made it a favorite destination for Nordics, Germans and the English. is he favorite destination of all Europeans since you can visit it all year round.

From the landscape point of view, the island of Tenerife It is the one that offers the greatest variety, with very green and lush landscapes in the area of anaga, in the north of the island, and a tropical environment in the Orotava Valley.

But also the volcanic landscapes of the Cañadas del Teide, and the most arid areas of beaches in the south of the island, with impressive corners like the Masca ravine.

In addition to being able to enjoy the sun and the beach, in Tenerife you should take the cable car to the top of Teide, and you must visit the historic city of La Lagunadeclared Heritage.

For its part, the island of Gran Canaria It has, from the most tourist point of view, the great attraction of the impressive beaches that extend through the area of ​​the Maspalomas Dunes, south of the island.

But we can tell you that this island offers other very interesting attractions, starting with its capital, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

It will surprise you because it is a large city with great cultural interest, both for the heritage and the historical corners it contains.

In this regard, the main focus of your visit will be the historical Neighborhoods of Vegueta and Triana, but also the great atmosphere of cultural and leisure activities that take place throughout the year.

Here you have information with tips for visiting Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and with the best places to see in Las Palmas.

And here we leave you a video with our images of our visit to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

On the other hand, in a excursion through the interior of the island of Gran Canaria You will discover surprising landscapes, both green mountains and spectacular, arid ravines.

To highlight, without a doubt, the central area of ​​the island with the Tejeda Caldera, where some of the most beautiful and interesting points of Gran Canaria are located.

Specifically, the rocks Nublo and BentaygaAs well as town of the cave houses of Artenara, or the town of Tejeda.

Other notable places on the island are the towns of Arucas y Firgas, as well as the area of Fataga and, to the south, a very touristy corner, but with great charm, the Puerto de Mogán.

Apart from the two main islands, the aforementioned Tenerife y Gran Canaria, the other islands each have their own attraction.

The islands located to the east of the archipelago are influenced by winds from the Sahara Desert, so that in Fuerteventura you find the charm of great beaches with dunes, in addition to what was the first capital of the Canary Islands, the population of Betancuria.

Meanwhile, in Lanzarote you are going to see spectacular volcanic landscapes, with its most prominent location in the Timanfaya national park.

To the west of the archipelago are the lushest and greenest islands, such as La PalmaKnown as the beautiful island, with the Caldera de Taburiente National Park, El Hierro y slingshotWith its Garajonay national park.

Here you have several articles that summarize our visits to different areas of the Canary Islands

• The best places to see in Tenerife.
• The best things to see in Gran Canaria
• Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
• The best places to see in Fuerteventura.