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Why visit
Everything from Gaudí's Barcelona to Andalusian palaces and Mediterranean beaches, in one large, varied country.
Madrid
Capital
47.6M
Population
EUR
Currency
Spanish
Languages
May, Jun, Sept, Oct
Best months
5 cities on the map
7–14 daysWarm · Mild€80–€110/dayMay, Jun, Sept, Oct
Must see
Sagrada Família and Park Güell, BarcelonaAlhambra, GranadaSeville old townPark Güell and Las Ramblas
Why go
- Huge variety within one country
- Excellent high-speed rail between major cities
- Outstanding food and nightlife
Worth knowing
- Very hot in inland Spain during July–August
- Barcelona and Madrid centres are heavily touristed
- Alhambra and similar sights need tickets booked well ahead
506K km²
Area
UTC+1
Timezone
EU memberSchengen