The document provides information on 10 famous tourist destinations in Spain - Barcelona, Madrid, Granada, Seville, Valencia, San Sebastian, Cordoba, Toledo, Santiago de Compostela, and Bilbao. For each destination, it lists top attractions and hotels. Key attractions include Antoni Gaudi's architecture in Barcelona, the Royal Palace and Prado Museum in Madrid, the Alhambra in Granada, the Cathedral and Alcazar in Seville, and the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao. Each section also identifies the local airport and train station.

2. Spain
 Spain, on Europe’s Iberian Peninsula, is really 17
autonomous regions, each with its own geography and
culture. The capital, Madrid, is home to the Royal
Palace and singular Prado museum, housing works by
European masters, and Segovia to the north has a
fairy-tale medieval castle and Roman aqueduct.
 Catalonia’s capital, Barcelona, is defined by Antoni
Gaudí’s quirky modernist architecture, including the
Sagrada Família basilica.

3. Famous Tourist Destination in
Spain
 Barcelona
 Madrid
 Granada
 Seville
 Valencia
 San Sebastian
 Cordoba
 Toledo
 Santiago de Compostela
 Bilbao

4. Barcelona
 Located in northeastern Spain, Barcelona is one of the country’s top
travel destinations because it offers everything tourists look for in a
European city from historic architecture to lively shopping, vibrant
culture and buzzing nightlife. Unique to Barcelona are the
architectural marvels of Spain’s famous architect, Antoni Gaudi, which
include the Casa Batllo and the famous Sagrada Familia church.
 Attraction in Barcelona.
 Sagrada Familia
 La Rambla
 Barceloneta
 Parc Guëll
 Font Màgica

5. Top Hotel in Barcelona
 Mercer Hotel Barcelona
 Alma Barcelona
 Melia Barcelona Sarria
 Le Meridien Barcelona
 Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona
 Airport – Barcelona–El Prat Airport
 Train Station - Barcelona Sants railway station

6. Madrid
 Spain’s capital and largest city, Madrid, is widely known for its
sizzling nightlife scene. Home to a number of universities, the city
constitutes a diversity of ethnic groups, making it one of Europe’s
most colorful cosmopolitan cities,
 Attraction In Madrid.
 Palacio Real
 Plaza Mayor
 Prado Museum
 Retiro Park
 Gran Via
 Plaza de Cibeles

7. Top Hotel in Madrid
 The Westin Palace Madrid
 Gran Melia Fenix
 NH Collection Palacio de Tepa
 InterContinental Madrid
 Urban Hotel Madrid
 Airport – Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
 Train Station - Madrid Atocha railway station

8. Granada
 Located at the base of the Sierra Nevada mountains of southern
Spain, Granada is the capital of the Granada province. Granada
offers a perfect blend of traditional cultures, an animated nightlife
and spectacular attractions including the world famous Alhambra,
a pinnacle of Moorish art that encapsulates Andalusian history and
is one of the great architectural sights of Europe.
 Attraction in Granada.
 Alhambra: A Masterpiece of Islamic Architecture
 Albaicín: The Old Arab Town
 Catedral Santa María de la Encarnación
 The Gypsy Quarter of Sacromonte
 La Alcaicería (Arab Spice Market)

9. Top Hotel in Granada
 Hospes Palacio de los Patos
 AC Palacio de Santa Paula
 M.A. Nazaries Business and Spa
 Fontecruz Granada
 NH Collection Granada Victoria
 Airport – Federico García Lorca Airport
 Train Station - Granada Train Station

10. Seville
 Exceptional tourist attractions, lively festivals and buzzing nightlife all
make Seville one of the best places to visit in Southern Spain. As the
capital city of Andalusia, Seville is also the region’s financial and
cultural capital. The city is home to many beautiful and important
historic landmarks, chief of which is the grand Cathedral of Seville,
where it is believed that Christopher Columbus is buried.
 Attraction in Seville.
 La Giralda
 Alcazar of Seville
 Seville Cathedral
 Torre del Oro
 Plaza de España

11. Top Hotel in Seville
 Hilton Garden Inn Sevilla
 Vertice Sevilla
 Hotel M.A. Sevilla Congresos
 Silken Al-Andalus Palace Hotel
 Hotel Exe Sevilla Palmera
 Airport – San Pablo Airport
 Train station - Seville Santa Justa Train Station

12. Valencia
 One of the largest and most important cities in Spain, Valencia is
located in the eastern part of the country in the region of Valencia.
After several years of major construction and renovation, Valencia
today is famous for its Fallas Festival and the City of Arts and
Sciences architectural masterpiece.
 Attraction in Valencia.
 City of the Arts and Sciences
 Palacio del Marques de Dos Aguas
 Plaza de la Virgen
 Plaza Ayuntamiento
 Chapel of the Holy Grail

13. Top Hotel in Valencia
 Senator Parque Central Hotel
 TRYP Valencia Feria
 Hotel B&B Valencia
 Hotel Las Arenas Balneario Resort
 Melia Plaza
 Airport – Valencia Airport
 Train station - Valencia Railway Stations

14. San Sebastian
 San Sebastian is a coastal city and municipality located in the
Basque Autonomous Community, Spain. It lies on the coast of the
Bay of Biscay, 20 km (12 miles) from the French border. Capital
city of Gipuzkoa, the municipality's population is 186,409 (2012),
with its metropolitan area reaching 436,500 (2010).Locals call
themselves donostiarra , both in Spanish and Basque.
 Attraction in San Sebastian.
 The Seaside Elegance and Beautiful Beach of La Concha
 Playa de Ondarreta
 Museo de San Telmo
 Scenic Views and Amusement Park on Monte Igueldo
 Isla de Santa Clara

15. Top Hotel in San Sebastian
 Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel
 NH Collection San Sebastian Aranzazu
 Silken Amara Plaza Hotel
 Hotel de Londres y de Inglaterra
 Hotel Zenit San Sebastian
 Airport – San Sebastián Airport
 Train Station - San Sebastián-Donostia Railway Station

16. Cordoba
 Cordoba is the capital of the Cordoba province in the Andalusian
region of southern Spain. The historic quarter of Cordoba is a maze of
tiny medieval streets, plazas and whitewashed courtyards all situated
around the star attraction, the Mezquita. Initially built as a mosque,
the Mezquita is now a glorious cathedral retaining most of its original
architecture.
 Attraction in Cordoba.
 La Mezquita (The Great Mosque): A Masterpiece of Islamic
Architecture
 Aristocratic Palace and Museum
 Castle of the Christian Monarchs
 Roman Bridge
 Madinat al-Zahra: Moorish Palace and Medina

17. Top Hotel in Cordoba
 Eurostars Palace
 Hospes Palacio del Bailio
 Hotel Macia Alfaros
 AC Hotel Cordoba by Marriott
 Las Casas De La Juderia
 Airport – Córdoba Airport
 Train station - Córdoba Central Railway Station

18. Toledo
 Perched on a mountaintop in central Spain, Toledo served as the
Spanish capital until the 16th century. Because it was inhabited by
Jews, Christians and Muslims for many centuries, the city is
sometimes called the “City of Three Cultures.” Today, Toledo is a
popular destination for its wealth of historic art and architecture
that dates back to the Roman Empire.
 Attraction in Toledo.
 Toledo Museum of Art
 Toledo Zoo
 National Museum of the Great Lakes
 Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral
 Toledo Botanical Garden

19. Top Hotel in Toledo
 Eurostars Palacio Buenavista
 Cigarral El Bosque
 BlueCity Toledo
 Parador de Toledo
 Hotel San Juan de los Reyes
 Airport – Toledo Express Airport
 Train station - Toledo railway station

20. Santiago de Compostela
 The capital city of the Galicia region in northwestern Spain,
Santiago de Compostela is famous as the final destination of the
traditional pilgrimage known as Camino de Santiago.. Today, the
city attracts thousands of visitors every year for both its religious
tradition and history.
 Attraction in Santiago.
 Catedral de Santiago
 Hostal de los Reyes Católicos
 Casco Antiguo (Old Town)
 Centro Galego de Arte Contemporaine
 Casa do Cabildo

21. Top Hotel in Santiago de Compostela
 AC Palacio del Carmen, Autograph Collection
 Parador Hostal Dos Reis Catolicos
 Hotel Eurostars Araguaney
 NH Collection Santiago de Compostela
 Hotel TRYP Santiago
 Airport – Santiago de Compostela Airport
 Train station - Santiago de Compostela Railway Station

22. Bilbao
 Bilbao was best known as an important seaport and industrial city
in northern Spain until the construction of an architectural marvel
in the 1990s known as the Guggenheim Museum. Since then, this
capital city of Vizcaya has experienced a boom in tourism,
promoting economic growth and revitalization of its many hidden
gems, making it one of the best places to visit in Spain.
 Attraction in Bilbao.
 Guggenheim Museum
 Casco Viejo (Old Town)
 Archaeology Museum
 Basilica de Begoña

23. Top Hotel in Bilbao
 Sercotel Hotel Gran Bilbao
 Arriaga Suites
 NH Collection Villa de Bilbao
 Silken Gran Hotel Domine Bilbao
 Melia Bilbao
 Airport – Bilbao Airport
 Train station - Bilbao-Abando railway station

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