5 destinations in Spain where culture and nature come together
1 June, 2022Spain is home to many destinations that mix both culture and art, alongside flora, fauna and a massive amount of nature. Where can one start on the journey to exploring these places? Below, you’ll find five spots that are simply outstanding thanks to the quality and strength of their offer. While there are many more that are just as interesting, a complete list would be endless.
- Park Güell (Barcelona): The work of the iconic architect Antoni Gaudí, it’s one of Barcelona’s biggest green spaces, featuring more than 17 hectares and sits next to the Sierra de Collserola. Its massive green area holds massive natural wealth and a diversity of species that make it highly attractive to visitors.
- Oceanogràfic (Valencia): Located in the complex that forms the Ciudad de les Arts i les Ciències de València, the aquarium features an authentic homage to our planet’s seas and oceans. It features large aquariums that accurately recreate the most important marine ecosystems.
- Chillida Leku (Hernani, Guipúzcoa): Distributed over 13 hectares of land, Chillida Leku is a unique museum, designed to be a work of art in its own right. Located a few kilometres from San Sebastián, it features a fusion of art and nature that the space itself naturally creates. The museum’s sculptures form part of the tree-filled landscape as if they had always been there.
- Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza (Madrid): Part of Madrid’s renowned 'Golden Triangle of Art' and the city’s incredibly important artistic offering, the museum was created from a private collection that started a century ago and forms part of the intense work involved in raising awareness on the need to protect biodiversity.
- Caves of Nerja (Málaga): This natural wonder is one of the most stunning caves found anywhere in Spain and was declared a Cultural Heritage Site in 2006. It is located 158 metres above sea level and is one of the most topographically developed caves in Andalusia. It is of great natural and historical interest due to its archaeological remains, including rock-art paintings and a range of stalagmites and stalactites.