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Travelling the Iberian Peninsula: Travel Ideas, Destinations and Tips

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Iberia has two parts: Spain and Portugal. These countries are so much alike and still so different. In Spain many people speak Spanish only, but in Portugal English is also widely spoken. Maybe it has to do with TV, Radio and other media... Both are warm in climate, for people relationships and outdoor activities. For many reasons they get a lot of visitors and permanent migrants.

Many Tour Itineraries contain both countries, sometimes in combination with Morocco.

Barcelona

Barcelona

Barcelona is capital of Catalonia and world-famous for soccer and architecture. You must visit the cathedral Sagrada Familia, designed by Gaudi, that has been under construction since 1883. Camp Nou, where FC Barcelona resides, is an experience of a different kind.

Cordoba

Cordoba

Cordoba has a beautiful old city center with a lot of charm. The main attraction however is La Mesquita, a cathedral that started as a mosque. Cordoba is one of the hottest cities in Europa in Summer.

Fatima

Fatima

Fatima is a pilgrimage city for Christians after children had seen Mary approx. 100 years ago.

Lisbon

Lisbon

Lisbon is the great and friendly capital of Portugal. The old yellow trams are pretty, but don't forget the many bars, the yummy-yummy egg tarts (@ Porte de Belém) and local music. It is a little bit hilly, but a true highlight.

Madrid

Madrid

Madrid, capital of Spain and home of the royal family. The city center with great architecture is amazingly small, with nice places to enjoy local food and wines and very walkable.

Malaga

Malaga

Málaga is an important tourist destination, known as "the capital of the Costa del Sol". An estimated 6 million tourists visit the city each year, who usually visit the birthplace of Pablo Picasso.

Palma de Mallorca

Palma de Mallorca (Mallorca)

Mallorca (aka Majorca) is a very well visited Spanish vacation island in the Mediterranean. Many Germans, Brits and other Europeans spend their vacation in one of the many resorts on one of the many beaches - or just in a Finca in the main land. Some even spend the whole winter there and enjoy the pleasant climate and atmosphere. Palma de Mallorca has excellent connections by air to many European cities.

Pamplona

Pamplona

Pamplona is best-known for its annual "running with the bulls"... Yes, these are real bulls and it is dangerous! Only the very sporty ones that have something to prove, should try this...

Porto

Porto

Porto is the second largest city of Portugal and known for its wine ('Port'). The Douru (a river and valley east of Porto) is the oldest wine region in the world.

San Sebastian

San Sebastian

San Sebastian is a superb beach location just west of the Pyrenees with excellent food (tapas). It should be on everyone's itinerary.

Santiago De Compostela

Santiago De Compostela

Santiago de Compostela is the capital of Galicia and the end point of the pilgrimage "Camini de Santiago" and the apostel James should be buried here. The journey here is different from other journeys since people like to either walk or bike.

Sevilla

Sevilla

Seville is the capital of the Andalusian region that also includes Malaga and Granada. It is very Spanish here with historical buildings, Flamenco Music & Dance, horses, Paella and Sangria. Note that it can be really hot (40°C and more) in Summer...

Valencia

Valencia

Valencia is an import coastal city with unique architecture, including a beautiful market hall. It is also home to the Paella de Valencia, the original!