Beyond the Prado and Guggenheim lies a wonderfully weird world of Spanish museums devoted to subjects nobody asked for but everyone needs. These collections prove that passion creates museums, and passion doesn’t always make logical sense. 1. Museo de las Brujas (Witchcraft Museum), Zugarramurdi This Navarra town hosted one of history’s largest witch trials in…
Spain passed the world’s first “Sky Law” to protect its astronomical heritage, and the results are night skies so dark the Milky Way casts shadows. These certified reserves offer some of the clearest stargazing in Europe—and often the planet. 1. Roque de los Muchachos, La Palma La Palma became the world’s first Starlight Reserve in…
Some Spanish traditions have survived so long that their origins are lost—they just keep happening because they’ve always happened. These rituals would make anthropologists weep with joy and first-time visitors question what century they’ve landed in. 1. El Colacho (Baby Jumping), Castrillo de Murcia Every Corpus Christi since 1620, men dressed as devils leap over…
Spanish cemeteries are open-air museums where the bourgeoisie who built Barcelona’s mansions also built extravagant final resting places. These necropolises reveal art, history, and the Spanish relationship with death—which is far more intimate than most cultures allow. 1. Cementiri de Montjuïc, Barcelona Over 150,000 graves spread across 56 hectares on the slopes of Montjuïc, with…
Not your usual Spain itinerary. These are the places that stop you in your tracks. The ones that make you whisper “Is this real life?” under your breath while your phone struggles to capture it all. Welcome to the most otherworldly corners of Spain. 1. San Juan de Gaztelugatxe (Basque Country) Straight from Game of Thrones,…
Beauty is subjective, but I live in Spain, travel here constantly, and these are the places I keep returning to. They’re not just photogenic — they’re places with personality, good food, and little details you only notice if you’ve been there more than once. 1. Picos de Europa Rugged limestone peaks, deep gorges, and alpine-style villages…
When you think of Spain, you probably picture sunshine, beaches, and sangria — but surprise: parts of Spain are among the rainiest places in Europe. And they’re stunning. Forget the dry south for a minute. Head north, where lush green landscapes meet dramatic coastlines, misty forests, and moody skies. The rain doesn’t ruin the vibe — it…
At first glance, Santiago de Compostela Cathedral looks like just another stunning piece of Gothic architecture — all grand towers, stone carvings, and centuries of history. But to millions of people around the world, it’s something much bigger: the finish line of one of the most legendary pilgrimages on Earth. Welcome to the Camino de…
If you’ve ever booked a hotel in Spain and woken up to a buffet of scrambled eggs, pastries, and juice from a carton — pause. You can do better. The truth is, Spanish mornings aren’t meant for hotel buffets. They’re meant for cafés, chatter, and tostadas con tomate — a breakfast so simple, it’ll make you wonder…
You have a very limited amount of time but if you follow my route, you will be able to see all of the main sights in Palma De Mallorca in only 24 hours! What To See In Palma de Mallorca: La Lonja During the first part of your 24 hours in Palma, you will come…