Layers of history
From Roman ruins and medieval old towns to world-famous museums, Spain’s history can be explored through architecture, art and local heritage.
Art, food, architecture, languages, festivals and landscapes — a country is always bigger than one story.
From Roman ruins and medieval old towns to world-famous museums, Spain’s history can be explored through architecture, art and local heritage.
Regional food traditions vary widely: paella is associated with Valencia, pintxos with the Basque Country, and many regions have their own distinctive dishes.
Spain celebrates many local festivals, from Seville’s Feria de Abril to Las Fallas in Valencia. Customs and dates depend on the place.
Spanish is the official language nationwide. Catalan/Valencian, Galician, Basque and other regional languages are also important to the country’s cultural identity.
Explore the Pyrenees, Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts, the Canary and Balearic Islands, and historic cities across the country.
Football is hugely popular, alongside basketball, cycling, tennis and regional sporting traditions that bring people together.
Royal history is one doorway into Spain. There are countless others.
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