On this ranking we are sure that there will be many discrepancies, because anyone who knows their city in depth will be sure that it is one of the best, with its special corners, its people and its history. But since we have not yet been able to visit one by one, we will make a list with those most beautiful cities in Spain that we all wish to see at least once in our lives.
Among the most beautiful cities in Spain are the most populated, but also historical cities and places of pilgrimage. And each and every one of them they have something special that is worth visiting, so do not hesitate to make your own list.
Barcelona
We start with the two great cities of Spain. Barcelona is one of them and without a doubt a place that almost everyone has visited at least once. In it we can appreciate the beautiful works of Gaudí, such as the unfinished Sagrada Familia, Park Güell or Casa Milà. There are certainly many other things to do, from seeing the Gothic Quarter to strolling down Las Ramblas and going to the Montjuic area.
Madrid
Not to mention the capital, Madrid and its innumerable places of leisure. It is difficult to make a simple getaway and see everything, because we have so many things. The Retiro Park, Prado Museum, Reina Sofía Museum, the Royal Palace, the Plaza Mayor, the Puerta del Sol, the Temple of Debob or the Gran Vía with all its shops. A city full of history and above all full of entertainment.
Santiago de Compostela
This is one of the most visited cities, especially since it is the arrival point for pilgrims who travel the different roads to Santiago. Not to miss its beautiful cathedral with the Pórtico de la Gloria, the Plaza de la Quintana, the Plaza del Obradoiro and especially the walks through its old town, where you can find places to try the best of Galician cuisine.
Sevilla
Seville is another one of those places that everyone should see without rushing. With the beautiful Plaza de España, the Real Alcazar, the Giralda in the cathedral, the Torre del Oro or the Parque de María Luisa. A city where good weather tends to accompany and has a lot of history to offer.
Segovia
The passage of the Romans through Segovia left a great mark, and it is that its famous aqueduct it has survived to this day in surprisingly good condition. This is the jewel in the crown of Segovia, but in the city you can see more things, such as the Alcázar, which is a beautiful restored castle from the XNUMXth century or the Cathedral of Santa María de Segovia.
Cordova
Roman city and Islamic center in ancient times, Córdoba is a city in which thousands of stories are mixed. His most precious asset is the Mosque-Cathedral, but we must also see the Roman bridge, the Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos or the Medina Azahara site.
San Sebastián
San Sebastián is a tourist place where its famous La Concha beach, an urban beach with a promenade where there are all kinds of leisure and entertainment venues. In this city there are other charms, such as the English-style Miramar Palace, or the historic area, where you can find places to try its well-known pintxos.
Grenada
In Granada you have to take your time to visit the famous Alhambra, discovering Islamic art in the Andalusian city. But you also have to see the Albaicín area, the Palace of Carlos V, the cathedral and the Royal Chapel, the Puerta de Elvira or the Paseo de los Tristes. From the San Nicolás viewpoint we will have the best perspective of the Alhambra.
Salamanca
If there is a place that has become a symbol of Salamanca is the Plaza Mayor, Churrigueresque style, with arches and medallions of famous people. In Salamanca there are also two cathedrals, the new and the old, the new one having a famous astronaut on its side. Other things of interest may be its university, which is the oldest in Spain, the Casa de las Conchas or the Casa Lis.
Burgos
Burgos is characterized by a beautiful medieval architecture and its highlights elegant XNUMXth century gothic cathedral. In the city you can also see other monuments, such as the Arch of Santa María or the Monastery of Las Huelgas.
Caceres
Cáceres was founded by the Romans and still preserves a very careful old town where it is possible to travel to another era. In its historical area you can enjoy the Cathedral of Santa María de Cáceres, the Tower of Bujaco or the Palace of the Golfines de Abajo.
Toledo
Toledo, an old walled city, stands out for its famous Alcazar, a XNUMXth century palace. But it also offers other visits, such as the Cathedral of Santa María de Toledo in classic Gothic style or the Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes.