Spain

 

Top three places to go in Spain this summer.

Barcelona

🌞 Why: A perfect summer mix of beach and culture.

🏛️ Highlights: Sagrada Família, Park Güell, Gothic Quarter, Barceloneta Beach.

🎉 Bonus: Lively nightlife, tapas bars, and summer festivals like La Festa Major de Gràcia in August.

Columbus left Spain in 1492, changing the world forever.

Best for: Culture, beaches, architecture

Food & Place:

🍤 Tickets Bar (Reopening as Enigma by Albert Adrià)

Type : Creative tapas, Michelin-star influence

Why go : A legendary modern tapas experience by the Adrià brothers (from El Bulli)

Must-try : Liquid olives, airbaguette with Iberian ham

Vibe : Playful, theatrical, and unforgettable

| 💡 Reservations required weeks in advance!

San Sebastian (Donostia)

🏖️ Why: A luxurious coastal city in the Basque Country.

🍽️ Highlights: Famous for La Concha beach and some of the best Michelin-starred restaurants in the world.

🌅 Bonus: Sunset pintxos crawl through the Old Town.

Sunset views @ Mirador de San Nicolás, Granada!! 

Food & Place:

🍴 Arzak — A Three-Michelin-Star Culinary Icon

Cuisine: New Basque, creative haute cuisine

Chef: Juan Mari Arzak (one of Spain's most celebrated chefs) and his daughter Elena

Accolades:

Three Michelin stars since 1989 – a long-standing mark of culinary excellence

Frequently ranked among the World's 50 Best Restaurants

Granada

Best for: History, Moorish architecture, mountain views

Why go:

Explore the Alhambra , a stunning palace and fortress

Enjoy views of the Sierra Nevada mountains

Wander through the Albaicín neighborhood

Free tapas with every drink at most bars — a local tradition

Food & Place:

🍽️ Bodegas Castañeda

Type: Traditional Andalusian tapas & wines

Why go: A historic, rustic tavern near the cathedral known for its free tapas with every drink , amazing cured meats, and local vermouth.

Must-try: Jamón ibérico, local cheeses, and their famous "calicasas" (sweet vermouth mix).

| 📍 Calle Almireceros, 1-3, Granada