Spain travel advice includes knowing that it is not only a country rich in history and culture, but is vibrant and full of music, art, dance, and beautiful architecture. There is something to do for every member of the family. There are beaches and mountains to enjoy various sports and family time, and theaters and museums to take in the culture.

May through September is a great time to visit because of the great weather and the many celebrations and festivals. The southern part of the country has the great weather from April to October. August is the hottest time of year and is most felt along the coast and Peninsula.

The top places to visit in Spain are Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia and Ibiza. During the summer Madrid has free plays, films and concerts. In May there is the Fiera de San Isidro celebration that includes concerts, operas, dancing, bullfighting and music. The most visited city in Spain is Barcelona. During September there is an annual festival, Festes de la Merce. The city is known for its food, culture, museums and nightlife.

Valencia has a City of Arts And Sciences which has fantastic architecture. Each building is unusual and a visual feast. It has the largest aquarium in Europe and consists of six buildings. There is an opera house, a science museum and a shaded walkway with Mediterranean Sea views. Arrange for a city bike tour.

Ibiza is a small island off the coast. It is known as the place for clubbing in Europe and starts in the afternoon and does not stop until dawn. It also has lots to do for families. Many resorts have play areas just for kids and the beaches have lots of sports to enjoy. See the white buildings of the villages, the 2,000 year old salt flats, and the Hippy markets.

The main tourist attractions in Spain highlight its music and dance, as in Flamenco music and dance found in Andalucia. Its bullfights, as in the town of Ronda that has a bullfighting museum and the oldest bullring in the country. The bull run of Pamplona is known worldwide. About one million people arrive each year to watch the running with the bulls that ends with bullfights. It is part Pamplonas San Fermin Festival that occurs in July. To see an active volcano go to Tenerife. There is also Las Ramblas that has outdoor markets and live performances in Barcelona.

The beaches are located to the north and south. To the south is the Mediterranean Sea and to the north is the Atlantic Ocean. The beaches of the north tend to be more rocky. The Austurias area in the north is ideal for surfing. The top beaches are Costa del Sol to the south, Costa Brava near Valencia, San Sebastian a city beach, The Balearic Islands and Costa Verde.

Another part of the Spain travel advice is to visit one of its beautiful castles. These show the changes in history and who was in power when. Besides the castles there are towers and fortifications. When visiting, be aware that there is a mid day break that is from 2:30 to 5:00 each day where everything is closed, so do not expect to do any shopping during that time.