Lonely Planet Spain

Lonely Planet’s local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Spain.

Discover both popular and off-the-beaten-track experiences, from strolling Barcelona's maze of medieval alleys in the Barri Gòtic to watching an evening flamenco show in the Sacromonte caves of Granada, and winery-hopping around La Rioja.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Spain travel guide:

• Our classic guidebook format provides you with the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips.
• Updated with an all-new structure and design so you can navigate Spain and connect experiences together with ease.
• Create your perfect trip with exciting itineraries for extended journeys combined with suggested day trips, walking tours, and activities to match your passions.
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sights and unravel the imaginations of Salvador Dalí at the Teatre-Museu Dalí; dance the night away at Seville's Feria de Abril fiesta; and experience the Unesco-listed Ciudad Monumental in Cáceres.
• Special features on the local food scene and outdoor adventure.
• Expert local recommendations on when to go, eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, adventure activities, festivals, and more.
• Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; making the most of your time and money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travel.
• Connect with Spanish culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history, and traditions.
• Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps including a pull-out map of Spain.
• Covers Madrid, Castilla y León, Toledo & Castilla-La Mancha, Barcelona, Catalonia & the Costa Brava, Aragón, Basque Country, Navarra & La Rioja, Cantabria & Asturias, Santiago de Compostela & Galicia, Extremadura, Seville & Andalucía's Hill Towns, Granada & South Coast Andalucía, Balearic Islands, Valencia & Murcia.

Create a trip that’s uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary country with Lonely Planet's Spain.