Spain is Europe’s second most visited country, with over 85 million international tourism arrivals in 2023. We’d be willing to bet that most of these flocked to the busiest places on the tourist trail, but Spain is so much more than the Sagrada Família, the Costa del Sol and the superclubs of Ibiza. Here, we’ve ranked (in the expert opinion of our well-travelled team) the nation’s most precious hidden gems – from underrated destinations and unexpected natural wonders to lesser-known historic sites, quirky attractions, up-and-coming urban neighbourhoods, secluded hotels and secret beaches.

Scroll on to discover Spain as you’ve never seen it before...