Much of the land is volcanic, with steep slopes and darkish gray sands on the seashores that by no means fail to awe me. My favorite attraction is within the centre of Tenerife, the most well-liked of the Canary Islands: the mighty Mount Teide, an unlimited snow-capped volcano.
It’s an amazing mountaineering territory, and the surroundings is sort of moon-like at this altitude. I recommend taking a cable automobile to the summit and gazing on the surreal views.
- Location: Tenerife, the Canary Islands.
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- Best time to go to: March to September.
My highlights…
- Going on a 3 hour Quad Bike Teide Sunset Tour.
- Star gazing at evening, the skies had been so clear and excellent for viewing!Â
14. Picos de Europa
This nation’s pure surroundings is massively various and which ranges from beautiful golden shoreline to thick forests. Although, in my view, the towering peaks of the Picos de Europa mountain ranges are probably the most spectacular!
I can’t get sufficient of the craggy mountain peaks, verdant valleys, and raging rivers. This space of northern Spain is ideal for mountaineering and journey, and I like to recommend whitewater rafting in the summertime and snowshoeing within the winter when you’re the lively sort!
The area is teeming with wildlife, together with the endangered Cantabrian Brown Bear and wolves.
- Location: Cabrales, Asturias, Spain
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- Best time to go to: June to September
My highlights…
- Hiking the Cares Trail, which took me by way of spectacular mountain surroundings.
- Going for a experience on the Fuente Dé cable automobile and seeing the unimaginable views.
- Canoeing down the Sella River.Â
15. Zaragoza, Aragon area
I believe Zaragoza, the capital of the northeastern Aragon area, is the right metropolis for any historical past lover or structure buff.
I like that town is filled with museums, non secular websites, and beautiful avenue artwork that adorns the pathways in every single place!
I extremely advocate visiting probably the most iconic constructing, the Basilica del Pilar, which homes work by Francisco José de Goya, a well-known painter native to this area.
Not solely are you able to admire this lovely constructing from the inside and outside, however I additionally recommend touring to the highest of the bell towers to see all the things from 60 meters up. The views are breathtaking (try my photograph above)!
- Location:Aragon area, northeastern Spain.
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- Best time to go to: May to October
My highlights…
16. Tarragona, Catalonia
Tarragona is roughly an hour from Barcelona by automobile or prepare and just some drive minutes from Reus Airport which is the place I fly into after I go to.
This architectural gem was as soon as the capital of the Roman Empire in Spain, and I like the charming, genuine and under-the-radar feeling this metropolis has.Â
Every time I go to I’m captivated by its relaxed environment, lengthy wealthy historical past, and vibrant tradition, that are all surrounded by blue skies and a protracted, sandy seashore. It’s additionally stuffed with nice buying, eating places, bars and a few glorious museums.Â
The amphitheatre of Tarragona, located proper by the ocean, provides a novel and particular expertise. As you stroll across the amphitheatre, elements of Tarraco—certainly one of Catalonia’s Nine Wonders of UNESCO Sites and Heritage—will probably be immediately behind you, so be sure you don’t miss this!Â
- Location: Catalonia area, northeastern Spain
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- Best time to go to: May to September
My favourite highlights…
- Taking a photograph from the beautiful Mediterranean Balcony (my photograph above).
- Hanging out on the in style Playa de Arrabassada.
- Checking out all of the Roman ruins.
- Going buying on the many fantastic boutiques I like to recommend testing the Scorpios boutique and CristinanúñezFrancinasarrà for garments.
17. The Pyrénées, the border of France and Spain
The Pyrénées mountain vary is positioned within the southwest of Europe and kinds a shocking pure border between Spain and France. I like this beautiful unspoilt space stuffed with lush inexperienced valleys, and towering peaks.
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The mountains attain over 11,000 toes and so they separate the Iberian Peninsula from the remainder of mainland Europe. I like that it’s additionally a wildlife haven, (a few of every could be very uncommon!) and even mountain goats and brown bears roam right here.Â
- Location: Iberian Peninsula between France and Spain
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- Best time to go to: Summer
My highlights…
- Hiking the Cirque de Gavarnie Trail.
- Taking a cable automobile experience over the Pont d’Espagne.
- Relaxing in Bagnères-de-Bigorre’s thermal baths.Â
- Star gazing on the observatory on Pic du Midi mountain.
18. Santiago de Compostela, Galicia area
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For starters it’s a rainier and cooler spot to a few of its rivals. It nonetheless attracts hundreds of holiday makers although because it’s the ultimate cease on the Camino de Santiago 320 km pilgrimage route in any other case often known as the Camino Primitivo (Original Way).
I like simply wandering round its elegant historic alleys, cobbled streets, quirky hidden gems and admiring the beautiful structure, particularly the hanging cathedral which is adorned with beautiful Baroque swirls and complicated statues.Â
Make certain you included climb the 4 flights of stairs to see the Western facade view, it’s well worth the effort I promise!Â
- Location: Galicia area, northwest Spain
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- Best time to go to: May to September
My highlights…
- Visiting the world-famous Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela.
- Exploring the San Martin Pinario Monastery, the Tenth-century baroque Benedictine monastery.Â
- Taking images across the Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.
19. CÃes Islands
For a beautiful unspoiled shoreline, I extremely advocate the vastly underrated CÃes Islands, an exquisite archipelago off the coast of Pontevedra in Galicia.
These islands include three isles: San Martiño (Saint Martin), Do Faro (Lighthouse), and Monteagudo (Sharp Mount).
The landscapes of every island are totally unimaginable and, in my view, nicely well worth the few days of exploration required to see all the things. There’s quite a bit to find, from caves to huge forests to rugged cliffs.
I recommend renting a personal condo if you are on the islands to totally immerse your self within the expertise and spend as a lot time stress-free on their shores as potential. Enjoy!
- Location: off the coast of Pontevedra in Galicia, west coast
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- Best time to go to: Summer
My private highlights…Â
- Lazing round on the beautiful white sands, the seashores are are unspoilt and tranquil.
- Going hen recognizing from feisty gulls to the noisy gannets.
I’d urge guests to be compassionate and never fund or turn out to be concerned within the very merciless practices of bullfights, operating of the bulls, donkey rides or any festivals involving animals. Please embrace the brand new progressive Spain as an alternative!Â