Cradled in the Iberian Peninsula, Spain is a country of contrasts and diversity making it one of the most visited destinations. Romanesque, Moorish, Mudejar, Gothic to avant-garde, from Alhambra in Granada and the ancient city of Toledo, both UNESCO World Heritage sites to the City of Arts & Sciences in Valencia, and Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, the diversity of Spanish architecture is unmatchable.
The art museums with world’s finest collection of art created by great masters and the intangible cultural heritage depicted in traditions such as flamenco add to the artistic heritage of Spain.
With coastline stretching to 8000 kms with pristine Balearic Islands, and unspoilt, volcanic beaches in the Canary Islands to Pyrenees and Serra de Tramuntana Mountain range, volcanoes, wetlands, forests, rivers, valleys, lakes, the landscape is as unique.
Exceptional gastronomic experiences with nouveau cuisine, internationally acclaimed Chefs and restaurants boasting over 220 Michelin stars, tapas in cafes and bars, iconic dishes like paella, famous Iberian ham and sophisticated Rioja wines make Spain a foodie’s paradise.
Home to two of the world’s most renowned football clubs, thousands of miles of hiking routes and bicycle tracks, perfect beaches for surfing and diving, golf courses and around 300 days of sun a year will make you love Spain if you are passionate about sports.
Spain is a country with mild climate all year round but there are still seasonal and regional contrasts with temperate in the north to dry and hot in the south. For a beach vacation, summer months of June to August are best with guaranteed sunshine but these are also the busiest months on the islands and along the coast. The shoulder season of late Spring is wonderful when the sun is almost always out with more hours of sunshine everyday for enjoying the outdoors. Fall is another shoulder season with less crowds and still sunny days especially from Madrid towards the South. January to February is the best time to ski.
