Spain is one of Europe’s most beloved travel destinations, a country where history, art, culture, seaside landscapes and gastronomy come together in an extraordinary variety of experiences. Located on the Iberian Peninsula, between the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, Spain offers historic cities, beautiful beaches, mountain ranges, charming villages and deeply rooted traditions. From Roman remains and Islamic architecture to masterpieces of modern art, the country preserves one of the richest cultural heritages in Europe.
Many journeys begin in Madrid, the capital, known for the Royal Palace, the Prado Museum, Retiro Park and its elegant squares. Barcelona, with Antoni Gaudí’s extraordinary architecture, the Sagrada Família and its lively waterfront, is one of Europe’s most visited cities. Other unforgettable destinations include Seville, with the Alcázar and the Giralda, Granada, home to the spectacular Alhambra, Córdoba, famous for the Mezquita, Valencia, overlooking the Mediterranean, Bilbao, with the Guggenheim Museum, and Santiago de Compostela, the final destination of the historic Camino de Santiago. Spain also offers the Balearic and Canary Islands, the Picos de Europa, the Pyrenees and many natural parks that reveal the country’s remarkable diversity.
During our travels we discovered a Spain full of contrasts and personality. Walking through historic districts, visiting world-class museums, exploring UNESCO-listed cities, relaxing along Mediterranean coasts and experiencing local traditions allowed us to appreciate a country where every region has its own identity. Warm hospitality, excellent food and a lively atmosphere make every journey memorable.
This page brings together all the articles we have published about Spain on Miranda Loves Travelling. Here you will find our travel experiences, cities, monuments, museums, beaches, natural parks, hotels, restaurants and many other places we explored during our journeys. Every article is based entirely on our personal experience and illustrated with original photographs.
All the photographs featured on Miranda Loves Travelling were taken during our travels across Spain. Our galleries include Madrid, Barcelona, Andalusia, Valencia, natural landscapes, coastlines and many other places that reflect the country’s artistic, cultural and scenic richness.
Spain is a destination that captivates travellers with the variety of its landscapes, the depth of its history and the vitality of its cities. From major capitals to small villages, from Mediterranean beaches to northern mountains, every itinerary offers authentic experiences and unforgettable discoveries.
[Jan. 2023] We returned to Madrid, the starting point of this trip, by train from Ávila in Spain. The station in Madrid we arrived after the journey, which took less than two hours on a…
[Jan. 2023] After reaching the summit of the Sierra de Francia, a scenic mountainous area in the province of Salamanca in western Spain, we visited La Alberca, which is said to be a typical village…
[ Jan.2023 ] In Ávila, a historic town in Castile and Leon, Spain, we had a reservation at a restaurant called Meson El Rastro at 2 o’clock. We try to make lunch the main meal…
[Dec. 2022] I continue talking about our journey in Spain during the year-end and New Year holidays. The next day, we left Extremadura and went to Salamanca by bus. Salamanca is a university town described…
[Jan. 2023] Ávila, a town in Spain, is located right in the middle between Salamanca and Madrid. Our theme of this trip was “the production area of black pigs”, and Ávila was not in that…
[Dec. 2022] After visiting the Roman bridge and the Roman theatre and stadium in Merida, a town of Roman ruins in western Spain, we were quite tired and hungry. So we decided to have a…