The spectacular Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao is not only one of Spain’s greatest modern architectural gems. The museum is packed with international art, both inside and out. And you’ll eat well at the museum’s bistro.
A wealth of acclaimed artists are showcased in paintings, sculptures, photography and installation art. The Spanish art scene is filled with exciting exhibitions in 2026 that I can’t wait to see.
The Mosque Cathedral in Córdoba is the largest Arab building outside the Arab world. It’s also a beautiful fusion of styles and religions, and an experience you won’t forget.
The Royal Andalusian Riding School in Jerez de la Frontera is considered to be the world’s leading dressage school. Students come from all over the world to be trained at the school, just as tourists flock there to watch the Spanish thoroughbreds dance.
The Prado Museum houses one of the world’s largest art collections and is a must-see when in Madrid. Take your time to explore the famous collection of Spanish and European paintings.
If you’re only going to visit one attraction in Spain, it has to be the Moorish Alhambra Palace in Granada, Spain’s most important monument and an architectural gem.
The center of Oviedo is an outdoor art museum sprinkled with sculptures. Here you can meet everything from film director Woody Allen and a famous pop singer to a stray dog and a giant ass. Plus, you’ll get a different insight into Oviedo’s important personalities.
Once you’ve visited the three famous art museums, Prado, Reina Sofia and Thyssen-Bornemisza, there are still many exciting art experiences waiting for you in Madrid.
For many, a vacation in Málaga includes a museum visit to the Picasso Museum, Alcazaba and Pompidou. Málaga has 40 museums, so there are many more to explore. Here’s a guide to five overlooked ones worth visiting.
This year’s edition of the international photography festival PhotoEspaña features both established and young local and international photographers. Threads are drawn from the past into the future, conveyed from poetic and aesthetic staging to raw and humorous realism.