What is the prettiest place in Spain?

It's so hard to give one answer to that question as the tales of my travels show! Some of the best place to visit in Spain are La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona (one of the most famous places in Spain), the Royal Palace of Madrid, San Sebastián, Valencia and the City of Arts and Sciences and so many others!

What part of Spain has the most beautiful beaches?

The many beaches are amongst the most beautiful places in Spain. Barcelona has the wonderful advantage of being a thriving city yet also having a beach to offer visitors and residents; the Costa del Sol is one of the most famous places in Spain, one of the most visited holiday places in Spain and delivers everything families may need; if you prefer quieter beaches then Zahara de los Atunes isn't frequented by tourists yet offers beautiful places to visit in Spain.

What is the most luxurious city in Spain?

With Spain have so many beautiful places to visit, this is definitely up for debate. The Spanish islands of Mallorca and Ibiza have Hollywood film star inhabitants, especially around the marinas which house multi-million pound yachts! On mainland Spain big cities like Bilbao, Valencia, Madrid and Barcelona are all capable of providing luxury. I would say that Barcelona probably takes the title though with its stunning architecture, vast array of 5* hotels, luxury brand shops, art galleries, roof top bars and of course the beach.

12 Most Beautiful Places in Spain You Need to See

From the coastal walks of San Sebastian to the valley of Oñati, and let’s not forget favourites like Barcelona, Madrid and Seville, here are my most beautiful places in Spain well worth a visit.

beautiful places to visit in Spain include Oñati

Spain is a great country for travellers to get around. The locals are friendly, there’s loads to see for free, the food and drink is delicious and the weather in spring, summer and autumn is spectacular.

In Spain time is not important – they siesta in the afternoon, eat late into the evening and party all night. When I visited for six weeks in April I never did get to grips with their timings, but I guess that’s the point, there are none.

Spending six weeks travelling in Spain has been one of the highlights of my life, here’s my shortlist of the 12 most beautiful places in Spain you should visit if you get the chance…

1. San Sebastian

On the shortlist for Capital of Culture 2016, the beautiful city of San Sebastian has vast beaches, an active harbour and unique boutique shopping. Incredible views, lovely coastal walks and a buzzing nightlife make it a great destination for travellers.

Beautiful places in Spain: San Sebastian waterfront

San Sebastien has so many gorgeous spots to explore, it is no wonder it is one of the most beautiful places in Spain. If you need more time to really make the most of it, then Spain has ways to stay long term, so you can explore more.

Top 3 on a budget

1. Sunbathe on Playa de la Concha Beach.

2. Explore the beautiful architecture of Baroque Church of Santa Maria , the Gothic Church of San Vicente and the Museo de San Telemo.