20 most popular things you can visit in Spain

Spain is a country in Southwestern Europe with some pockets of territory across the Strait of Gibraltar and the Atlantic Ocean. The territory of Spain also includes two archipelagos: the Canary Islands off the coast of North Africa, and the Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean Sea. Several small islands are also a part of Spanish territory. The country’s mainland is bordered to the south and east by the Mediterranean Sea except for a small land boundary with Gibraltar, to the north and northeast by France, Andorra, and the Bay of Biscay; and the West and northwest by Portugal and the Atlantic Ocean respectively.

In 2017, Spain was the second most visited country in the world, recording 82 billion tourists which marked the fifth consecutive year of record-beating numbers. The headquarters of the World Tourism Organization is located in Madrid.

 

There are several things like Spain's geographic location, popular coastlines, diverse landscapes, historic legacy, vibrant culture, and excellent infrastructure has made the country’s international tourist industry among the largest in the world. International tourism in Spain has grown to become the second-largest in the world in terms of spending, worth approximately 40 billion Euros or about 5% of GDP in 2006, in the last five decades.

Castile and Leon is the Spanish Leader of rural tourism linked to its environment and architectural heritage.

What are the top things that Spain infamous for?

Spain is one of the most stunning countries in the Mediterranean Sea, famous for a lot of things. The only constant from bizarre events like a La Tomatina to the insane beach parties is the extravagance and pure hedonism.

There are some famous things that Spain is famous for, including people, buildings, events, traditions, and food. You may be already familiar with some of them and the others may even surprise you. Please read below:

  1. Ibiza

The most famous thing about Spain is Ibiza and its wild parties. This party Island is known for having some of the best parties in Europe that last well into the night, along with the most famous DJ’s in the world.

A lesser-known fact about Ibiza is that several spots on the island are registered as UNESCO world heritage sites.

  1. El Clasico

  

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