Where Passion Paints the Landscape
From the surreal curves of Gaudí’s architecture to the rhythm of flamenco echoing through Andalusian courtyards, Spain is a country that lives out loud. It’s where ancient history and avant-garde art collide, where Basque pintxos meet Michelin stars, and where golden beaches stretch beneath Moorish palaces. Every region tells a different story—each one layered with culture, tradition, and style. Whether you’re exploring the masterpieces of Madrid, island-hopping off the coast, or chasing sunsets in Seville, your Envoyage advisor will design a journey that captures Spain’s spirit at every turn.
Spain in Focus
Currency: Euro (€)
Tipping Customs: Tipping is not expected, but you can, if you wish, add a 5-10% service charge for exceptional service.
Language: Spanish
Popular Drink: Sangria
Must Eat: Tapas and Paellas
Power Up: C or F (two-prong plug) 230 V
Weather: Spain’s sheer size means that the weather forecast depends on where you’re going. The north is wetter and cooler than the south, which is dry and quite hot.
Best Time to Visit: Fall is the best time to visit, when the crowds have dispersed and the weather is cooler. Summer is the most popular time, but prepare for heat.
Spain Offers
Barcelona: Experience Catalonia
Explore Barcelona’s ancient Roman walls, its Gothic quarter, and its modern Gaudì masterpieces, including the Sagrada Família and Casa Batlló. Bask beside the Mediterranean by day, and by night enjoy paella and tapas at a seaside bar. Walk down Las Ramblas for people-watching and shopping. Barcelona has it all.
Moments Worth Chasing
Marvel at the Masters in Madrid
Step into the Prado Museum to witness iconic works by Velázquez, El Greco, Goya, and Caravaggio—one of the world’s greatest collections of classical European art.
Taste Innovation in the Basque Country
Explore San Sebastián and beyond, where the cuisine is as bold as the coastline—home to a high concentration of Michelin stars.
See Gaudí’s Barcelona
Take in the fantastical forms of La Sagrada Família, Casa Batlló, and Park Güell—Gaudí’s architectural dreamscape woven into Barcelona’s Mediterranean charm.
Trace the Legacy of Al-Andalus
Journey south to explore Spain’s Islamic heritage at Córdoba’s Great Mosque and the Alcázar of Seville—stunning monuments to a golden age of cultural fusion.
Escape to the Balearic Islands
Relax on the beaches of Mallorca, discover bohemian markets in Ibiza, or soak in the island life with a dose of glamour and Mediterranean breeze.
