Author's Note
Note

PART 01 Preview of Spain

10 Reasons Why You'll Love Spain
Spain at a glance
Spain Travel Basics
Spain Travel Calendar: The Best Time to Visit
Recommended travel itineraries in Spain organized by period
Spanish History through Major Events
Useful Spanish for locals

PART 02 The Most Amazing Spanish Theme Tour

Barcelona Photo Spots
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Spain
Spanish architectural styles
Passionate Spanish Flamenco
Spain through movies and dramas
Festivals in Spain
Travel like a local
8 representative foods of Spain
All About Spanish Tapas
Spain's most popular tapas
Useful tips to know when ordering tapas
Spanish food culture
The Complete Guide to Spanish Drinks
The allure of Spanish wine
Spanish Restaurant Guide
Menu del Dia
Spanish local brand
Spanish Shopping Recommendations

PART 03 Time to meet the real Spain

Barcelona and surrounding cities
CITY ① Barcelona
How to get to Barcelona
How to get to Barcelona from other cities
Barcelona public transportation
Plus information for your trip to Barcelona
Barcelona at a glance
How to travel around Barcelona
AREA ① Laval District
AREA ② Gothic Quarter
AREA ③ Born District
AREA ④ Eixample District
AREA ⑤ Montjuïc District
AREA ⑥ Barceloneta District
REAL PLUS ① Gracia District
REAL PLUS ② Colonia Güell
CITY ② Montserrat
CITY ③ Sitges
CITY ④ Figueres
CITY ⑤ Girona

Madrid and surrounding cities
CITY ① Madrid
How to get to Madrid
How to get to Madrid from other cities
Madrid public transportation
Madrid Transport Pass
How to save on transportation in Madrid
How to get around Madriz
AREA ① Around Sol Square
AREA ② Around the Prado Museum
CITY ② Toledo
CITY ③ Segovia
CITY ④ Cuenca
CITY ⑤ Valencia

Southern Spain
CITY ① Granada
CITY ② Seville
REAL PLUS ① Cadiz
CITY ③ Cordoba
CITY ④ Ronda
CITY ⑤ Malaga
REAL PLUS ② Nerja
REAL PLUS ③ Mihas

Northern Spain
CITY ① Bilbao
CITY ② San Sebastian
CITY ③ Burgos

Real Guide
You can't talk about Barcelona without mentioning Gaudi!
Tips for Saving on Tickets in Barcelona
A place recommended for beer lovers!
How to Enjoy Barcelona at Night
Popular in Barcelona too, spicy and savory mala!
Barcelona's hot spot with long lines: cocktail bars
Barcelona's unique districts with scenic restaurants
Madrid night view points
El Greco, one of the three greatest painters representing Spain,
Velazquez, Goya
A must-see on your trip to Granada: a flamenco performance.
Granada Tapas Bar Tour
Seville, the birthplace of flamenco
Frigiliana, a pure white fairytale town
A charming northern Spanish destination that only I know about

PART 04 Practical Travel Preparation

Travel Preparation at a Glance
STEP 1.
Flight ticket reservation
STEP 2.
Accommodation reservation
STEP 3.
Book local transportation
STEP 4.
Book local tours and tickets
STEP 5.
Preparation of various certificates and
Sign up for overseas travel insurance
STEP 6.
Travel Budget and Currency Exchange
STEP 7.
Packing
STEP 8.
Departure and entry
How to get a tax refund when leaving Spain
What apps do I need locally?
Using the Internet
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A Historical and Cultural Guide for a More Amazing Spain Trip

From the legacy of ancient Rome to Islam and Christianity, to modern art, Spain is a living history museum, layered with eras and civilizations.
Feel the essence of Islamic architecture at the Alhambra in Granada, be overwhelmed by the grandeur of the Seville Cathedral, and admire the works of masters like Van Gogh and Velázquez at the Prado Museum in Madrid, and you will feel as if you are traveling through time.
You can also experience Spain's diverse culture by strolling through the alleyways of the medieval city of Toledo, smelling the scent of the past, and savoring the essence of modern art in Barcelona's Gaudí architecture.
The more you know, the more you see. Having thoroughly researched all these buildings, streets, squares, museums, and artworks, the author is a truly reliable travel companion in Spain.
With solid background knowledge and the latest trends gleaned from first-hand experience, this guide provides an easy and engaging introduction to Spain's history and culture, helping both first-time and returning visitors fully experience it.


A visual guide filled with trendy themes

By 2025, Spain will emerge as one of the world's most sought-after travel destinations, offering a diverse range of attractions, from traditional landmarks to the latest trends.
"Real Spain" keeps pace with these changes, organizing the hottest keywords such as Barcelona's photo spots where you can take photos of a lifetime, Gaudi tours, UNESCO World Heritage sites, Spain's diverse festivals, and how to travel like a local, with sensational photos and a sophisticated layout.
In particular, the key point is that special care was taken in selecting photos and length of manuscript so that each cultural keyword could be read at a glance.
Although the emphasis is on visuals, it also includes just the right amount of explanation at just the right time, so everyone from first-time visitors to travelers who want to enjoy Spain leisurely like a local will find it satisfying.


The optimal course to maximize traveler convenience

Each city in Spain offers countless attractions, including medieval ruins, cultural assets from the Roman and Islamic eras, charming alleyways, and beautiful natural scenery.
However, since each city has a different character as a tourist destination, it is more important than anything else to provide guidance on how to travel efficiently.
Especially in the case of small cities, most people travel on short schedules, so choosing the right must-see tourist destinations can greatly affect the satisfaction of the trip.
Therefore, 『Real Spain』 reflects these travelers' needs by selecting the must-visit tourist destinations in each city and suggesting the optimal recommended itinerary for efficient sightseeing in half a day or a day.
Additionally, we provide detailed maps for each course with QR codes that link to Google Maps, maximizing traveler convenience by allowing them to see the route at a glance and even find their way in real time.

A special list of delicious restaurants created by a travel influencer with a knack for food.

Traveling is twice as enjoyable with delicious food.
Spanish food is said to suit the Korean palate well with its harmony of meat, seafood, fresh vegetables, and spices such as garlic, pepper, and paprika powder.
Not only are there signature dishes that make your mouth water just by hearing the names, such as paella, tapas, ham, churros, and gambas, but recently, the range of culinary experiences has expanded even further with the increase in vegetarian and vegan restaurants and new concept restaurants that utilize sustainable ingredients.
And all of these foods can be tasted at restaurants carefully selected by the author who traveled Spain like a local.
In particular, the author, who is passionate about taste, compiled a list of restaurants in 22 cities, from already famous restaurants to hidden gems discovered by locals, taking into account regional characteristics, and insisted on researching all of them with his own money.
Moreover, even if we did some research, we boldly excluded any ambiguous places and selected only the most delicious ones, so you can trust us and go.


Hidden travel destinations introduced for the first time in a Spanish guidebook

If you're looking for a place where you can travel at your own pace and enjoy small pleasures rather than traveling to big cities like Barcelona, ​​Madrid, Granada, and Seville, then it's time to turn your attention to smaller cities.
"Real Spain" also introduces charming small towns throughout Spain, allowing travelers with different tastes to fully enjoy Spain.
Each small city was selected with transportation in mind, allowing for organic travel based on the major city that serves as a base.
In particular, I wanted to introduce places that were lesser known to Korean travelers, so I visited all the cities in eastern and northern Spain and even visited small towns in the south.
And among them, three cities I recommend.
Valencia, the city of art and design, Cádiz, a beautiful Mediterranean port city, and Burgos, a city with preserved medieval charm, will present a new kind of city tour unlike anything you've seen in any guidebook.