Visit Spain beyond the travel brochures
Let us take you on a journey around the beautiful country of Spain, exploring destinations off the beaten tourist track, visiting historic sites and natural wonders, whilst also experiencing Spain’s vibrant fiestas and delicious food and wine.
Visit Spain takes you behind the scenes, to gain a deeper understanding of Spain’s culture and history. Look out for our “Local View” articles. These features have been written by a local, providing even more insight into a place.
Over 18 million British tourists visit Spain every year and yet around 90% of them visit just four main areas of this vast and beautiful country.
With 48 World Unesco Heritage sites and 15 National Parks to visit, a year long calendar of exciting fiestas and traditions to experience, some mouth watering culinary delights to sample and a welcoming smile from the Spanish people, there is so much more to discover than “sun, sand, sea and sangria”.
Let us take you off the beaten path on a journey of discovery around the real Spain. From charming medieval towns to peaceful countryside landscapes, there’s so much to explore beyond the usual hotspots.
With 17 vast and varying regions to explore, at Visit Spain, we pride ourselves in showing you the authentic Spanish experience that we know and love, which will leave you wanting more.
Explore Spain for the independent traveller
San Fernando in the Bay of Cadiz: a local view
Amid centuries-old salt flats, dunes and tidal channels, San Fernando’s landscape welcomes you and invites you to take a deep breath and unwind.
Things to see and do in Barbate: a local view
Barbate offers a rich mix things to see including a characterful old town, unspoilt beaches, history, gastronomy, dramatic cliffs and pine forests.
Algeciras: the beaches “between two waters” and flamenco guitar
Off the beaten tourist track, Algeciras offers beautiful beaches and crystal-clear waters that once inspired the legendary flamenco guitarist Paco de Lucía.