{"id":2032,"date":"2017-09-26T11:37:24","date_gmt":"2017-09-26T11:37:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.routeperfect.com\/?p=2032"},"modified":"2022-12-12T12:41:12","modified_gmt":"2022-12-12T12:41:12","slug":"travel-spain-the-best-cities-in-spain-for-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/route.hostingwp.co.il\/blog\/travel-spain-the-best-cities-in-spain-for-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Planning a trip to Spain &#8211; The Best Cities to visit in 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Spain has a soul like no other country. It is full of passion, music and flavors. The landscape is breathtaking, the food is spicy and the sangria is cold. Spain is very serious about celebrating the guilty pleasures in life. So the time has come to start&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">planning a trip to Spain<\/a><\/strong>! Pack your bags and let&#8217;s explore the best cities to visit in 2018!<br \/>\n<!-- Start RoutePerfect embedded trip code --><iframe style=\"border: none; width: 100%; height: 450px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/embedded.php?id=a9405de0\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div style=\"float: right; text-align: left;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<hr>\n<h2><strong>Barcelona, Spain<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Exciting and sensual,&nbsp;Barcelona&nbsp;is one of the most special cities in the world, and an obvious <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/spain\/catalonia\/barcelona?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=post&amp;utm_campaign=spaincities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">first choice<\/a><\/strong> for the best cities in Spain for 2018. It mixes ancient architecture, medieval cathedrals, breathtaking art, sunny beaches and of course- delicious tapas. Barcelona is full of joy and color, and once the sun sets, Barcelona really comes to life. Locals and tourists alike flock to the streets, looking for a fun night out in one of the Barcelona&#8217;s many bars, and music fills the air with a flamenco beat.<\/p>\n<p style=\"float: right; text-align: left;\"><strong>Don\u2019t miss:<\/strong>&nbsp;La Sagrada Familia, Gaudi&#8217;s <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/spain\/catalonia\/barcelona\/guell-park?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=post&amp;utm_campaign=spaincities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Park Guell<\/a><\/strong>, the magnificent <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/spain\/catalonia\/barcelona\/las-ramblas?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=post&amp;utm_campaign=spaincities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">La Rambla<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;street and Mercat de la Boqueria, one of Europe&#8217;s largest food markets. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress-654234-3125347.cloudwaysapps.com\/best-5-restaurants-in-barcelona\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Make sure to check out our foodie guide to Barcelona!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"float: right; text-align: left;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"float: right; text-align: left;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"float: right; text-align: left;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"float: right; text-align: left;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"float: right; text-align: left;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"float: right; text-align: left;\"><\/div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2059\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2059\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"GENERATE URL https:\/\/wordpress-654234-3125347.cloudwaysapps.com\/best-5-restaurants-in-barcelona\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=post&amp;utm_campaign=spaincities\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2059 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-654234-3125347.cloudwaysapps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/shutterstock_292150208-1.jpg\" alt=\"Poble Espanyol, Barcelona\" width=\"1000\" height=\"660\" data-wp-pid=\"2033\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2059\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Poble Espanyol, Barcelona, Spain Best Cities in Spain for 2018<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr>\n<h2><strong>Valencia<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Spain&#8217;s third largest city is a force to be reckoned with. Home to the traditional paella, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/spain\/valencian-community\/valencia?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=post&amp;utm_campaign=spaincities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Valencia<\/a><\/strong> is a perfect combination of the past with the future. Striking Avant-garde and futuristic structures, alongside the charm of an historical Spanish port town. A must-see when planning a trip to Spain!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Like a local tip:<\/strong>&nbsp; You must see the &#8220;City of Arts and Sciences&#8221; in order to believe it. This science museum, aquarium, and music venue has futuristic architecture that is uniquely stunning. Don\u2019t forget to drink Valencia&#8217;s most famous cocktail &#8211; Agua de Valencia!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2035\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2035\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/?cc=es&amp;type=family&amp;title=Plan%20your%20perfect%20trip%20in%20Spain&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=post&amp;utm_campaign=spaincities\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2035 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-654234-3125347.cloudwaysapps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/shutterstock_404636176.jpg\" alt=\"Valencia, Spain\" width=\"1000\" height=\"642\" data-wp-pid=\"2035\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2035\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Valencia, Spain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr>\n<h2><strong>Granada<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The city&#8217;s claim to fame is the awe inspiring <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/spain\/andalusia\/granada\/alhambra?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=post&amp;utm_campaign=spaincities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alhambra Palace<\/a><\/strong> and fortress, a complex that is a tribute to the city&#8217;s Moorish history. Alhambra includes summer palaces, gardens and fountains and is standing tall on a mountain range, overlooking <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/spain\/andalusia\/granada?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=post&amp;utm_campaign=spaincities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Granada<\/a><\/strong>.<br \/>\n<strong>Our tip:<\/strong>&nbsp;Walk up to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/spain\/andalusia\/granada\/st-nicholas-viewpoint?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=post&amp;utm_campaign=spaincities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mirador de San Nicolas<\/a><\/strong> at sunset and you will have the best views of The Alhambra.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2064\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2064\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/?cc=es&amp;type=family&amp;title=Plan%20your%20perfect%20trip%20in%20Spain&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=post&amp;utm_campaign=spaincities\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2064 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-654234-3125347.cloudwaysapps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/shutterstock_245308603-1.jpg\" alt=\"Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain\" width=\"1000\" height=\"651\" data-wp-pid=\"2036\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2064\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr>\n<h2><strong>Seville<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>According to legend, <strong>Seville<\/strong> was founded by none other than Hercules. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/spain\/andalusia\/seville?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=post&amp;utm_campaign=spaincities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Located on the Guadalquivir river banks<\/strong><\/a>, Seville is a product of its rich history \u2013 Moorish, medieval and Roman. Seville&#8217;s Alc\u00e1zar is a sight to behold. This Moorish palace was built in the 1300s and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. This historic monument will take your breath away.<br \/>\n<strong>Make sure to visit:&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>Plaza de Espa\u00f1a<\/strong>. The plaza is known as the as &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/spain\/andalusia\/seville\/espana-plaza?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=post&amp;utm_campaign=spaincities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>the Venice of Seville<\/strong><\/a>&#8221; and it includes a massive building with a tower at each end, canal crossed by bridges, and a magnificent plaza in the middle.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2056\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2056\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/?cc=es&amp;type=family&amp;title=Plan%20your%20perfect%20trip%20in%20Spain&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=post&amp;utm_campaign=spaincities\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2056 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-654234-3125347.cloudwaysapps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/shutterstock_224410915.jpg\" alt=\"Alc\u00e1zar, Seville, Spain\" width=\"1000\" height=\"665\" data-wp-pid=\"2038\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2056\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Alc\u00e1zar, Seville, Spain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr>\n<h2><strong>Cordoba<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Walking around Cordoba will make you feel like you are immersed in the city&#8217;s rich history. If you&#8217;re a history buff and you&#8217;re planning a trip to Spain, Cordoba should be top priority! Having once been the capital of Islamic Spain, Cordoba is full of monuments that celebrate Moorish traditions as well as the Jewish ones. But one building stands taller than others &#8211; the Mezquita. C\u00f3rdoba\u2019s great mosque and one of the world&#8217;s most phenomenal Islamic architectural achievements, the Mezquita&#8217;s beauty is beyond words.<br \/>\n<strong>Like a local tip:<\/strong>&nbsp;Walk around The Barrio Santa Cruz. This neighborhood was once Cordoba&#8217;s&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/spain\/andalusia\/cordoba\/jewish-quarter?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=post&amp;utm_campaign=spaincities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">old Jewish quarter <\/a><\/strong>and today has lots of cool little bars and cafes.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2061\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2061\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/?cc=es&amp;type=family&amp;title=Plan%20your%20perfect%20trip%20in%20Spain&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=post&amp;utm_campaign=spaincities\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2061 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-654234-3125347.cloudwaysapps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/shutterstock_337443944.jpg\" alt=\"Cordoba, Spain\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" data-wp-pid=\"2042\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2061\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cordoba, Spain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr>\n<h2><strong>Madrid<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/spain\/community-of-madrid\/madrid?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=post&amp;utm_campaign=spaincities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Madrid is the epitome of life and energy<\/a><\/strong>. Spain&#8217;s capital is historic, modern, passionate and cosmopolitan. The city&#8217;s architecture is diverse and breathtaking \u2013 medieval, contemporary and Baroque styles, all reside together in glorious harmony. Madrid is also foodies&#8217; heaven, from traditional tapas to gourmet restaurants.<br \/>\n<strong>Check out:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/spain\/community-of-madrid\/madrid\/prado-museum?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=post&amp;utm_campaign=spaincities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Museo del Prado<\/a><\/strong>, the stunning Parque del Buen Retiro and Madrid&#8217;s Plaza Mayor.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2058\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2058\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/?cc=es&amp;type=family&amp;title=Plan%20your%20perfect%20trip%20in%20Spain&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=post&amp;utm_campaign=spaincities\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2058 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-654234-3125347.cloudwaysapps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/shutterstock_299117579.jpg\" alt=\"Madrid, Spain\" width=\"1000\" height=\"606\" data-wp-pid=\"2043\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2058\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Madrid, Spain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2052\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2052\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2052 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-654234-3125347.cloudwaysapps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/shutterstock_387745048.jpg\" alt=\"La Sagrada Familia, Barcelona, Spain\" width=\"1000\" height=\"927\" data-wp-pid=\"2051\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2052\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">La Sagrada Familia, Barcelona, Spain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2054\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2054\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2054 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-654234-3125347.cloudwaysapps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/shutterstock_296728076.jpg\" alt=\"City of Arts and Sciences, Valencia, Spain\" width=\"1000\" height=\"664\" data-wp-pid=\"2053\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2054\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">City of Arts and Sciences, Valencia, Spain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2055\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2055\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2055 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-654234-3125347.cloudwaysapps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/shutterstock_361115882.jpg\" alt=\"Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" data-wp-pid=\"2055\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2055\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2057\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2057\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2057 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-654234-3125347.cloudwaysapps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/shutterstock_351272243-1.jpg\" alt=\"Mezquita, Cordoba, Spain\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" data-wp-pid=\"2057\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2057\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mezquita, Cordoba, Spain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2046\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2046\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2046 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-654234-3125347.cloudwaysapps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/shutterstock_251448232.jpg\" alt=\"Madrid, Spain\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" data-wp-pid=\"2046\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2046\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Madrid, Spain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2060\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2060\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2060 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-654234-3125347.cloudwaysapps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/shutterstock_363034142-1.jpg\" alt=\"Plaza de Espa\u00f1a, Seville, Spain\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" data-wp-pid=\"2060\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2060\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Plaza de Espa\u00f1a, Seville, Spain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr>\n<h2>Which of these cities do you want to see when you&#8217;re planning a trip to Spain? Let us know, and comment below!<\/h2>\n<p>You&nbsp;may also enjoy&nbsp;our post about the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress-654234-3125347.cloudwaysapps.com\/10-charming-small-towns-trip-to-spain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">10 most charming small towns in Spain<\/a><\/strong>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Spain has a soul like no other country. It is full of passion, music and flavors. The landscape is breathtaking, the food is spicy and the sangria is cold. Spain is very serious about celebrating the guilty pleasures in life. So the time has come to start&nbsp;planning a trip to Spain! Pack your bags and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":7375,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[413,3,421,37],"tags":[44,399,318,60,305,139,146,89,161,45,301,365,258,197,16,20,52,145],"class_list":["post-2032","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-solo-travels","category-spain-travel","category-the-best-of","category-travel-tips","tag-adventure","tag-barcelona","tag-beach","tag-castles","tag-euro-trip","tag-europe","tag-eurotrip","tag-food","tag-history","tag-journey","tag-museum","tag-music","tag-nature","tag-spain","tag-travel","tag-trip-planning","tag-wanderlust","tag-world"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/route.hostingwp.co.il\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2032","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/route.hostingwp.co.il\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/route.hostingwp.co.il\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/route.hostingwp.co.il\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/route.hostingwp.co.il\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2032"}],"version-history":[{"count":25,"href":"https:\/\/route.hostingwp.co.il\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2032\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9467,"href":"https:\/\/route.hostingwp.co.il\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2032\/revisions\/9467"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/route.hostingwp.co.il\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7375"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/route.hostingwp.co.il\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2032"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/route.hostingwp.co.il\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2032"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/route.hostingwp.co.il\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2032"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}