Day Trips in Spain
15 destinations to explore. Ancient ruins, natural wonders, and hidden gems.
Albufera Natural Park
Spain's largest freshwater lagoon and birthplace of paella
Córdoba
Former largest city in Western Europe with mesmerizing Mezquita
Costa Brava
Wild coast with crystal waters and medieval villages
El Escorial
World's largest Renaissance building and Philip II's royal monastery
Gibraltar
British outpost where wild monkeys rule the Rock
Girona
Photogenic city with colorful houses and Game of Thrones locations
Jerez de la Frontera
Capital of sherry wine and Andalusian dancing horses
Las Alpujarras
Whitewashed Berber-style villages clinging to mountain slopes
Montserrat
Sacred monastery on dramatic rock formations
Peñíscola
Medieval walled town on rocky peninsula - Game of Thrones' Meereen
Pueblos Blancos (White Villages)
Whitewashed villages cascading down Andalusian mountains
Ronda
Spectacular cliff-top city with Spain's most photographed bridge
Segovia
Roman aqueduct and fairytale castle that inspired Disney
Sierra Nevada
Mainland Spain's highest peaks and Europe's southernmost ski resort
Toledo
UNESCO "City of Three Cultures" where Christianity, Judaism, and Islam left indelible marks
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