Destination Guide on Spain

Spain

Europe’s second-largest country has a diversity of culture, geography and architecture.  This vast landscape offers beautiful scenery, epic coastlines and vibrant nightlife. The people are friendly, laid back and passionate about their religion, football, food and wine. Whether you are seeking adventure, enjoy works of art, love food, want to party or relax on a beach, then Spain should be your next destination.

4,860 people have travelled to Spain with Sun Island Tours

Top Spain Tours

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Best of Andalucia | Guided Group Tour

Best of Andalucia | Guided Group Tour

6 Days | Madrid to Madrid

Views: 1431
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Andalucia with Valencia | Guided Group Tour

Andalucia with Valencia | Guided Group Tour

6 Days | Barcelona to Barcelona

Views: 1318
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Andalucia & Barcelona | Guided Group Tour

Andalucia & Barcelona | Guided Group Tour

7 Days | Madrid to Madrid

Views: 1019
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Spain & Portugal Splendours | Guided Group Tour

Spain & Portugal Splendours | Guided Group Tour

10 Days | Madrid to Madrid

Views: 1008
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Spain Experience | Guided Group Tour

Spain Experience | Guided Group Tour

14 Days | Madrid to Madrid

Views: 1386
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Highlights of Spain & Portugal

Highlights of Spain & Portugal

10 Days | Madrid to Barcelona

Views: 1369
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The Best of Spain, Portugal & Morocco Tour

The Best of Spain, Portugal & Morocco Tour

16 Days | Madrid to Madrid

Views: 2301
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Treasures of Spain | Guided Group Tour

Treasures of Spain | Guided Group Tour

9 Days | Madrid to Madrid

Views: 1002
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Cordoba & Seville in Brief | Guided Group Tour

Cordoba & Seville in Brief | Guided Group Tour

2 Days | Madrid to Madrid

Views: 628
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Cordoba & Seville Highlights | Guided Group Tour

Cordoba & Seville Highlights | Guided Group Tour

3 Days | Madrid to Madrid

Views: 695
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Mallorca Extension | Self Guided Tour

Mallorca Extension | Self Guided Tour

4 Days | Barcelona to Barcelona

Views: 1198
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Touch of Andalucia | Guided Group Tour

Touch of Andalucia | Guided Group Tour

4 Days | Madrid to Madrid

Views: 635
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From Madrid to the North | Guided Group Tour

From Madrid to the North | Guided Group Tour

4 Days | Madrid to Madrid

Views: 623
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From Madrid to Barcelona | Guided Group Tour

From Madrid to Barcelona | Guided Group Tour

5 Days | Madrid to Barcelona

Views: 1003
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From Barcelona to the North | Guided Group Tour

From Barcelona to the North | Guided Group Tour

4 Days | Barcelona to Madrid

Views: 720
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Valencia & Barcelona | Guided Group Tour

Valencia & Barcelona | Guided Group Tour

4 Days | Madrid to Madrid

Views: 757
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Caceres, Cordoba & Seville

Caceres, Cordoba & Seville

4 Days | Madrid to Madrid

Views: 504
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Barcelona & Madrid | Guided Group Tour

Barcelona & Madrid | Guided Group Tour

5 Days | Barcelona to Madrid

Views: 1126
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Highlights of Spain | Guided Group Tour

Highlights of Spain | Guided Group Tour

5 Days | Madrid to Madrid

Views: 758
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Andalucia with Toledo | Guided Group Tour

Andalucia with Toledo | Guided Group Tour

5 Days | Barcelona to Madrid

Views: 677
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Madrid and Andalucia

Madrid and Andalucia

7 Days | Madrid to Madrid

Views: 495
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Andalucia & Costa del Sol | Guided Group Tour

Andalucia & Costa del Sol | Guided Group Tour

7 Days | Madrid to Madrid

Views: 596
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Spanish Delights | Guided Group Tour

Spanish Delights | Guided Group Tour

7 Days | Madrid to Barcelona

Views: 803
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Journey to Costa del Sol | Guided Group Tour

Journey to Costa del Sol | Guided Group Tour

8 Days | Madrid to Madrid

Views: 618
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Camino de Santiago - The French Way | Independent Walking Package

Camino de Santiago - The French Way | Independent Walking Package

8 Days | Sarria to Santiago de Compostela

Views: 746

Top Spain Packages

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Highlights of Spain & Morocco | Guided Group Tour

Highlights of Spain & Morocco | Guided Group Tour

12 Days | Madrid to Madrid

Views: 693
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Lisbon, Morocco & Spain | Guided Group Tour

Lisbon, Morocco & Spain | Guided Group Tour

12 Days | Lisbon to Madrid

Views: 829
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Portugal, Morocco & Spain | Guided Group Tour

Portugal, Morocco & Spain | Guided Group Tour

17 Days | Porto to Madrid

Views: 1366
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Taste of Spain & Morocco | Guided Group Tour

Taste of Spain & Morocco | Guided Group Tour

10 Days | Madrid to Madrid

Views: 913
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The Best of Spain, Portugal & Morocco Tour

The Best of Spain, Portugal & Morocco Tour

16 Days | Madrid to Madrid

Views: 2301
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Andalucia & Portugal

Andalucia & Portugal

12 Days | Madrid to Madrid

Views: 715
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Castilla & Northern Portugal | Guided Group Tour

Castilla & Northern Portugal | Guided Group Tour

6 Days | Madrid to Madrid

Views: 471
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Castilla, Galicia & Portugal | Guided Group Tour

Castilla, Galicia & Portugal | Guided Group Tour

7 Days | Madrid to Madrid

Views: 639
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Essential Spain & Portugal

Essential Spain & Portugal

9 Days | Madrid to Madrid

Views: 609
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Galicia, Portugal & Andalucia  | Guided Group Tour

Galicia, Portugal & Andalucia | Guided Group Tour

14 Days | Madrid to Madrid

Views: 610
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Grand Tour of Spain & Portugal

Grand Tour of Spain & Portugal

21 Days | Madrid to Lisbon

Views: 1194
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Highlights of Spain & Portugal

Highlights of Spain & Portugal

10 Days | Madrid to Barcelona

Views: 1369
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Memories of Spain & Portugal | Guided Group Tour

Memories of Spain & Portugal | Guided Group Tour

11 Days | Madrid to Madrid

Views: 671
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North of Spain & Portugal | Guided Group Tour

North of Spain & Portugal | Guided Group Tour

12 Days | Madrid to Madrid

Views: 817
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Spain & Portugal Splendours | Guided Group Tour

Spain & Portugal Splendours | Guided Group Tour

10 Days | Madrid to Madrid

Views: 1008
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Porto to Andalucia | Guided Group Tour

Porto to Andalucia | Guided Group Tour

10 Days | Porto to Madrid

Views: 606
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Lisbon to Andalucia | Guided Group Tour

Lisbon to Andalucia | Guided Group Tour

9 Days | Lisbon to Madrid

Views: 572
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Lisbon to Madrid | Guided Group Tour

Lisbon to Madrid | Guided Group Tour

6 Days | Lisbon to Madrid

Views: 1051
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Porto to Madrid | Guided Group Tour

Porto to Madrid | Guided Group Tour

6 Days | Porto to Madrid

Views: 749
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Iberian Tour | Guided Group Tour

Iberian Tour | Guided Group Tour

18 Days | Madrid to Madrid

Views: 738
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Spain Experience | Guided Group Tour

Spain Experience | Guided Group Tour

14 Days | Madrid to Madrid

Views: 1386
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North of Spain & Lusitania | Guided Group Tour

North of Spain & Lusitania | Guided Group Tour

12 Days | Barcelona to Madrid

Views: 618
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Northern Splendour from Barcelona | Guided Group Tour

Northern Splendour from Barcelona | Guided Group Tour

8 Days | Barcelona to Madrid

Views: 652
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Northern Splendour from Madrid | Guided Group Tour

Northern Splendour from Madrid | Guided Group Tour

8 Days | Madrid to Madrid

Views: 566
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Portugal In Brief

Portugal In Brief

4 Days | Madrid to Madrid

Views: 437

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Spain Tours Highlights & Experiences

Madrid

The biggest city and capital of Spain, complete with modern and old architecture, parks, palaces and museums. Located within the city centre are most of Madrid’s most popular attractions including the Royal Palace (the current residence of Spain’s monarch), Plaza Mayor (the city’s ancient main square) and three extraordinary museums that make up the city’s Golden Triangle of Art: the Prado, the Reina Sofia and the Thyssen-Bornemisza. Visit one of its many trendy rooftop bars and neighbourhoods and don’t leave without a shopping spree along the Gran Via.

Barcelona

Barcelona is one of the Spain’s top travel destinations with something for everyone. The laid-back city offers stunning coastlines combined with world renowned architecture, Catalan cuisine, lively shopping options and a glittering nightlife. The city is synonymous with Antoni Gaudi’s architecture – the unfinished Sagrada Familia being the most famous and extravagant of all.

Granada

Granada is one of the most intriguing cities to visit in southern Spain, famous for its medieval architecture dating back to the Moorish period, the most famous example being the Alhambra. The streets of Granada are packed with tapas bars, restaurants, bohemian cafes, and flamenco clubs.

Toledo

Toledo is a beautifully preserved city with a mix of Moorish and Gothic-Renaissance architecture, known as the imperial city. It is famous for its Christian, Jewish and Muslim monuments located within the walls of the old city, and is easily accessible from nearby Madrid.

Cordoba

It was once one of the greatest cities in the world, with many of its treasures still admired today. The historic Cordoba Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a maze of tiny medieval streets, plazas, and whitewashed courtyards. Some of its most popular sites including the imposing Mosque-Cathedral.

Santiago de Compostela

The capital city of the Galicia region, Santiago de Compostela is famous for being the final destination of the traditional pilgrimage known as Camino de Santiago. The city is full of charming plazas with important landmarks, sprawled around the Santiago Cathedral where the tomb of St. James is located.

Seville

Seville is widely regarded as the home of  flamenco. The city is rich in Moorish heritage and home to some of Spain’s most notable landmarks. These include the Alcazar Castle complex (built during the Moorish Almohad dynasty) and the gothic Seville Cathedral where Christopher Columbus’ tomb is situated.

San Sebastian

This beautiful seaside city is well-loved for its excellent beaches and outstanding culinary traditions. It is crammed with restaurants, pintxo bars, designer shops and shopping malls. Don’t miss the beautiful La Concha beach with views of the breathtaking island of Santa Clara. San Sebastian is also a great base for trying some of the world’s most famous Michelin starred restaurants.

Valencia

You’ll go through Valencia on your way to La Tomatina – the tomato throwing festival. In the city itself, explore the old town and don’t miss the incredible Valencia City of Arts and Sciences – a futuristic complex in what was a riverbed that now holds an aquarium, Imax cinema, opera house and science museum.

Mallorca

The largest of Spain’s Balearic Islands, Mallorca is surrounded by sparkling waters with jagged cliffs, secluded coves, and beautiful beaches lining its shores. The island’s main city and capital Palma de Mallorca is a small, cosmopolitan city filled with a mixture of medieval streets, baroque churches, bustling plazas and an imposing gothic cathedral.

Spain Tours & Packages

Spain Tours & Packages

Few destinations in the world offer such an array of places to see and tourist attractions to experience as Spain.

  • Escorted Coach Tours: We offer a wide range of fully escorted coach tours, which have guaranteed departures. A great way to experience highlights with local and knowledgeable tour guides.
  • Rail Packages: Rail packages are recommended if you want to explore the country independently. The packages are non-escorted and include all transfers (as per itinerary), accommodation, high speed trains between the cities and meals (as per itinerary).
  • Special Interest Camino Walking Packages: Embark on our special interest walking packages on the famous Camino de Santiago pilgrimage. Packages operate daily and include accommodation, meals (as per itinerary) and luggage transportation between the towns.
  • Tailor made packages: Create your own self-drive itinerary allowing you to see the sights that most interest you.
  • Day tours: Book one or more of our guided day tours from either Madrid or Barcelona. Most tours operate daily.

Spain Tours & Packages Selection Tips

Find some of our top tips for choosing the perfect trip for you!

Major cities such as Barcelona and Madrid get very popular during peak seasons, pre-book your tours in advance to ensure you don’t miss out.
Spain has an extensive rail network, headlined by the high-speed AVE (Alta Velocidad Espanola) services, which serve many major cities at speeds up to 310 km/h. AVE presents perhaps the easiest way to travel between Barcelona and Madrid.
Avoid July and August as it is extremely hot. Temperatures are usually around 40 degrees.
Expect to eat late. Lunch is the main meal serviced between 1-4 pm, dinner is not until around 10 pm and usually lasts for hours. Most restaurants only serve light meals in the evening.
Do not forget most shops, restaurants and bars outside the larger cities close between 2 and 4 pm daily for Siesta.
Try and be there during one of their festivals. La Tomatina is perhaps the most fun where everyone has one large tomato fight. It is held on the last Wednesday in August.
If you are a 'foodie' then head to Basque Country. Whilst there try the local Kalomotxo, a blend of red wine and Coca Cola.
Beware of pickpockets in the large cities. Always leave any valuables at home and keep an eye on your belongings.
Remember to always have cash and coins as most small shops and many taxis do not accept credit cards.

How to Get to Spain

There are two major airports for long-haul arrivals into Spain: Barcelona-El Prat Airport, and Madrid-Barajas Airport, located in the capital. Furthermore, there are regional flights from other European cities into many Spanish airports. Major airlines such as Emirates, Etihad and Qatar Airways fly from Australia into Madrid and Barcelona.

Rail services from France and other European countries arrive into Barcelona and other Spanish cities. If arriving from Portugal, there are flights from Lisbon and Porto to various Spanish cities, as well as bus services in the south that connect Lisbon and the Algarve with Seville.