Let’s talk food while visiting Spain! Mouthwatering ham reigns supreme, but also expect to sample superb seafood, deliciously subtle olive oil, distinct cheeses, and beautiful fresh vegetables. And don’t forget the chocolate and fried churros!

We recently visited Barcelona, Madrid, Seville, and numerous smaller towns in Spain. All photos were taken with a Canon R5, Canon 15-35 f2.8 lens and a Canon 24-105 f4 lens.

Barcelona’s Christmas season is a magical time to visit the city. The Three Kings Parade is a highlight.

A two-day Seville visit is perfect to see the highlights including the Real Alcazar, Plaza de España, Setas de Sevilla, and the Cathedral of Seville. We detail the best ways to visit these attractions.

Carrer Petritxol, Barcelona’s chocolate street, has a rich history but the chocolate shops are the reason crowds flock to this ancient Gothic Quarter street.

Segovia has all the ingredients for a great day trip - it’s a small walkable city, it’s close to Madrid, has easy train access, a few marquis attractions, and lots of restaurants. 

Montserrat is a perfect day trip from Barcelona. It’s an easy trip from Barcelona via mass transit, driving, or tour. The views from Montserrat are breathtaking. We cover everything you need to know for your visit.

What to do in Madrid. Among our favorite things to do are: Royal Palace of Madrid, Temple de Debod, Teleferico de Madrid, El Retiro Park, San Miguel Market, and San Gines Chocolate.

Tips for visiting Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, the most unique church in Europe. The Basilica, still under construction, was designed by Antoni Gaudí.

Traveling by high-speed train in Spain is easy, fast, and stress-free. Spain has an extensive rail network making it perfect for traveling by train.

The high-speed trains link major cities at speeds up to over 180 mph (300 km/h).

Travel time between Barcelona and Madrid is approximately three hours and between Madrid and Seville is under 3 hours.