Spain Travel Guide

Planning a trip to Spain? Want to learn more about bullfights, the Spanish Inquisition, or those scumptious tapas everyone keeps raving about? Whether you're simply interested in one of Europe's most fascinating destinations or you're already in Spain and looking to get more info about your new surroundings, we're here to help!

Welcome to What Spain-- your in depth, up-to-date Spain travel guide. Take your time and explore these 6 easy-to-navigate sections, where you'll find extensive, original and accurate information about Spain that you won't find anywhere else.

About Spain

Did you know that Spain actually has not one but four official languages? From weather to food and everything in between, get all sorts of Spain background information right here.

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Spain by Region

From the misty pastures of Cantabria to the black sand coves of Tenerife, the Islamic strongholds of Andalucía and the distinctive vibe in the País Vasco (Basque Country), each of Spain's regions stir their own unique flavor into the mix.

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Culture & the Arts

If you're a culture-vulture, this is a section you definitely want to check out. In this Spain Travel Guide, get the run-down on Spain's world-class museums, fascinating architecture, multifaceted theater scene, traditional music, one-of-a-kind festivals and much more!

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Places to visit

Spain is brimming with things to do and places well worth a visit. From endless stretches of diverse coastlines, undisturbed national parks, over 2,500 castles still perched upon hilltops and more UNESCO World Heritage Cities than in any other country in the world, the problem won't be finding places to visit- it will be finding time to see it all!

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What to Do

Don't limit yourself to touristic sightseeing and museum visits- take a break and hit the streets! Here in the What to Do section, learn all about Spain's all-night nocturnal life, competitive sports scene, ancient pilgrimage routes...

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Planning Your Trip

With your trip to Spain on the horizon, it's time to buckle down and take care of all those nitty-gritty logistics- flights, hotels, visa information, personal safety, etc. The Practical Information section is here to lend a helping hand!

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If you are looking for flights to Spain, Monarch now fly to Malaga, Almeria, Alicante and Barcelona in mainland Spain. Monarch also fly to Ibiza, Palma and Menorca for those looking for a Balearic Island escape this year.

The two most important doorway cities in mainland Spain are Madrid and Barcelona. The last one is a city on the Mediterranean coast that gathers many tourist attractions like the Sagrada Familia, the Parc Guell, the Picasso Museum, or "Las Ramblas" boulevard. If you're looking for accommodation in Barcelona you can visit easytobook.com. They offer more than hotel accommodations, but also information on things to do and see while you are visiting Spain.