Honeymoon Destination: Spain
Spain is a remarkable and incredible country, making it an ideal honeymoon destination. With ancient castles, multicultural cities, beautiful art and breathtaking beaches, Spain is a great place to start your marriage!
The weather is seasonal, and the best months to visit Spain are May, June, and September, try avoiding the summer rush in July and August.
Love Spanish cuisine? You'll be able to order a full-course dinner late into the night, and you and your loved one are sure to find plenty to excite your palettes.
You can’t go wrong when choosing Spain as your honeymoon destination, the remarkable city has everything you and your partner may dream of.
Ancient sights, multicultural cities, romantic landscapes and beaches, and so much more!
Some Facts About Spain:
- Population: 47.2 million
- Currency: Euro
- Visa Requirements: Spain is one of the countries belonging to the Schengen area and requires a Schengen visa.
Spanish Beaches:
The Spanish coastline holds the world's most beautiful beaches. Costa Brava and Costa del Sol are the most popular destinations. Costa del Sol has the most crowded beaches.
Costa Dorada "The Gold Coast" or Costa Tropical offers a more relaxed and romantic atmosphere.
Andalucia
Andalucia is one of the most fascinating regions, it is known for a dry and sunny climate. Explore the countless restaurants, nightclubs and golf courses. Andalucia has whitewashed villages clustered around castles and palaces in a timeless agrarian landscape.
The Cazorla National Park provides a breathtaking environment; you can go for a walk and hike to the mountains, waterfalls, and lakes. Explore the Saint Catalina's Castle, Saint Ildefonso's Church, Jaen Cathedral, Arab Baths, Museum of Arts and the San Andres Chapel. While in Andalusia, you may also want to visit La Alhambra in the Granada area, which offers a peaceful and romantic atmosphere. La Alhambra is a fortress built in the 14th century. It is a popular monument in Granada, going back to the old Moorish Palace built in 1492 for the last Muslim Emirs of Spain.
Things to do in Andalucia:
Flamenco:
When staying in Malaga on the Costa Del Sol see the true spectacle that is Traditional Spanish Flamenco while enjoying dinner in elegant surroundings.
Beaches:
The Costa del Sol's beaches stretch for miles in each direction, peppered with resorts and towns to keep avid beach-goers entertained. Marbella is one of the most popular coastal towns, with 325 days of sunshine and incredible beaches to choose from.
Cordoba:
Visit Medina Azahara Archaeological Site and the Great Mosque. It is mosque-within-a-cathedral. When built, this UNESCO monument was the largest Islamic temple in the world. Its distinctive striped arches are the iconic symbol of Cordoba.
Barcelona
Barcelona, on the country's northeast coastline, is one of the world's most modern cities. Experience sensational food, fashion, and music in addition to contemporary architecture.
The most romantic place to explore in Barcelona is the Magic Fountain of Montjuic, built in 1929 by 3,000 workers and features a show of water, colorful lights, and classical music. Barcelona ‘the City of Marvels’ is a mix of Gothic architecture and 21st-century sensibility. Make sure to visit museums dedicated to local artists Salvador Dali and Pablo Picasso.
Things to do in Barcelona:
La Sagrada Familia:
Antoni Gaudí's unfinished masterpiece. The astonishing interior which is one of the most visited buildings in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Las Ramblas:
Las Ramblas is Barcelona's most famous street. Check out the street performers, take a look at the interesting architecture, see a show, or stop for a drink and soak up the vibrant atmosphere.
Relax on the beach:
Escape the hustle and bustle of the city streets and take a trip to some of Barcelona’s beaches. Almost 5 km of coast for you to enjoy the wonderful climate
Magic Fountain:
It really does feel magic to experience the beautiful show of water, light, and music. The Magic fountain was built in 1929 as one of the main attractions for the Barcelona World Fair and the Font Magica is still one of the most famous spots in Barcelona with an estimated 2.5 million visitors annually.
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Madrid
No visit to Spain would be complete without a stop in the nation's capital and the cultural heart of Spain, Madrid! The capital Madrid offers museums with some of the finest collections of art in the world. Green parks, cafes, and restaurants are found in the truly evocative streets in which The Palacio Real de Madrid or Royal Palace of Madrid is one of Spain’s biggest attractions for tourists. It became the home of the Spanish Kings in the 16th century.
In Madrid, you must visit The Golden Triangle of Art consisting of the Prado Museum, the Reina Sofia Arte Centre and the Thyssen-Barnesmiza Museum.
Things to do in Madrid:
Madrid's Royal Palace:
The largest Royal Palace in Western Europe. It is located next to the equally beautiful Plaza de Oriente. It was built on the site of the old Alcázar, the Moorish castle destroyed by fire in 1734.
Watch Real Madrid Play:
Santiago Bernabeu hosts one of the best teams of the world. Take a tour of Real Madrid´s history and visit the trophy exhibition, dressing room, panoramic views of the pitch and dressing room tunnel. If you have the chance don’t miss the match specially in VIP area.
Retiro Park :
Enjoy the wide open spaces, rose-garden, boating lake, and the wonderful street theatre at the Retiro Park just in the middle of the city center.
Go shopping trough Salamanca District:
This is one of the most upscale neighborhoods of the city centers, where you can find cool restaurants, fashion bars and expensive shops. The main avenues are Calle Serrano and Calle Velázquez, but it is recommended that you also explore the small.
Things to do at Ibiza and Balearic Islands
Watersports:
Ibiza’s clear, blue waters are an irresistible temptation for those eager to try out the island’s many watersports options: jet skiing, parasailing, windsurfing, wakeboarding, scuba diving, deep-sea fishing, and kayak excursions just to name a few. Swimming and snorkeling are also highly recommended for children and families out on a day at the beach. Conditions are ideal for diving, the sea bed in the Las Salinas national park is a World Heritage site, owing to the ecological importance of the seagrass that grows there.
Ibiza beaches and calas:
Trough 210 km more than 50 beaches and inlets are waiting for you to enjoy the amazing climate and transparent waters.
Discover Balearic Islands traveling by ferry:
Just from a few hours, you can discover the wonderful Mallorca and Menorca by ferry. For information on ferry services, contact Ferry Savers.
Best Hotels For Your Honeymoon
Les Terraces
Can Simoneta
Son Bull
Atzaro
Casa de Madrid
Finca Cortesin
Palacio del Retiro
Getting Married in Spain
There are many amazing locations for weddings in Spain, so if you’re planning on having a destination wedding here are some places to consider: Palacio de Moratalla: Dates back to the times of Alfonso XII.
San Bartolomé de Lupiana: A beautiful monastery, considered one of the great jewels of the Spanish Renaissance.
El Castillo de Castilnovo: The perfect choice to celebrate a full fantasy and romance and enjoy more traditional Castilian culinary specialties in a fabulous setting.
Mas de Torrent: It is a luxury hotel and spa located in Empordà, thanks to the extensive gardens surrounding the building, and an old renovated farmhouse, the place has become a reference name for the bridal world.
El Hotel W Barcelona: It has become one of the coolest places in Barcelona and, therefore, one of the favorite sites of Barcelona to celebrate any event. It also has spectacular views of the beach.
Alhambra Palace and the Albaycin: Old Moorish palaces with courtyards and fabulous gardens and fountains.
Sacromonte Caves: On the hills facing the La Alhambra, the Sacromonte is located, the oldest quarter of Granada and also a World Heritage Site. There are several wedding venues at this location, where you have the option of holding both the ceremony and the wedding reception.
Olivar de Santa Teresa: In the Montes de Toledo is the Olivar de Santa Teresa. An estate with wide recognition in organizing events, located in an idyllic setting.
Hacienda del Cardenal: The Cardinal Hotel is located in Old Toledano palace built by Cardinal Lorenzana, Archbishop of Toledo in the eighteenth century.
