Spain tours should be planned by region because each part of the country has a different travel style. Barcelona and Catalonia are for architecture, coast and food; Madrid works for museums, day trips to Toledo or Segovia and a central-city rhythm; Andalusia is for Seville, Granada, Cordoba, Moorish architecture and flamenco; the Basque Country is a food destination; the Canary Islands are strong for volcanic landscapes and year-round active routes.

A first Spain itinerary can focus on Barcelona and Madrid or choose Andalusia as a complete route. Food travelers often prefer San Sebastian, Bilbao, Madrid or Barcelona, while active travelers can look at Tenerife, Gran Canaria or coastal hiking. The country is best for private city walks, tapas and market routes, cultural day trips, rail-based itineraries, Canary trekking and custom routes that do not turn Spain into a race across regions.…