Welcome to Spainist, your practical guide to Spain…

Find all things to do, days out, attractions and sightseeing in Spain, what’s on, festivals and events, tours, restaurants and hotels in Spain. Plan your trip to Spain with our useful traveler information. Spain is one of the most visited and popular destinations in the world. Spain is located on the most westerly point of Europe on what is known as the Iberian Peninsula and it is the third biggest country in Europe comprising most of the Iberian Peninsula, the Balearic and the Canary Islands. Spain attracts its visitors by its history, art, sunshine, golden sandy beaches and unique culture…

See more of Spain with our guides to Spain’s popular cities, holiday resorts and areas. Experience and explore Spain just like a local, with hidden gems, favorite haunts, and top tips from our expert local guides.

Spain is one of the most visited and popular destinations in the world. About 15 million travelers visit Spain every year. Spain attracts its visitors by its history, art, sunshine, golden sandy beaches and unique culture.

Find all things to do, days out, attractions and sightseeing in the best cities of Spain, with our useful city guides. Spanish cities should be touched, breathed, listened to and enjoyed. They are both ancient and young, combining the tradition that is not found elsewhere. Monasteries become restaurants, palaces are used as art galleries, castles are converted into hotels, concerts are held in 2000 year old Roman theaters. Spanish cities will surely attract their visitors.

Spain is one of the most popular beach holiday destinations in the world. The coastline of Spain measures more than 3,000 kilometers and are washed by the Atlantic Ocean on the north and by the Mediterranean Sea on the south. Spanish holiday resorts are also world wide famous.

The coastline of Spain measures more than 3,000 kilometers and are washed by the Atlantic Ocean on the north and by the Mediterranean Sea on the south. The coastline of Spain mainland is divided into six larger sections including Costa de la Luz, Costa Brava, Cosra Dorada, Costa del Azahar, Costa Blanca, Costa del Sol and Costa de la Luz.

Other beach holiday destinations are the Balearic Islands and Canary Islands. The Balearic Islands are located on the eastern part of the Spain mainland and are made up of three major islands that include Majorca, Menorca, Ibiza (Eivissa) and Formentera, as well as numerous islets.

The Canary Islands are located about 300 kilometres from the African coast of Morocco and are made up of seven major islands that include Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, La Palma, La Gomera and El Hierro.