UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Spain
map viewSpain has one of the longest lists of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the world, and this page gathers 18 of them. In Barcelona, Gaudí's Sagrada Família, Park Güell, Casa Batlló and Casa Milà are all on the list. Andalusia has the Alhambra, the Royal Alcázar of Seville and the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba. In Castile, you can visit the cathedrals of Toledo and Burgos, the Alcázar of Segovia, El Escorial and the old towns of Salamanca, Cáceres and Cuenca. Madrid's Retiro Park, Teide National Park on Tenerife and Ordesa y Monte Perdido in the Pyrenees add natural and green heritage. May, September and October are the most pleasant months.
Park Güell, Barcelona, Spain
The unique park built by the architect Gaudí in Barcelona, Spain.
Sagrada Família, Barcelona, Spain
The Sagrada Família is an unfinished Roman Catholic church in Barcelona, designed by the architect Antoni Gaudí.
Alhambra, Granada, Spain
It is one of the most iconic monuments of Islamic architecture in Europe and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Volcano Teide national Park / Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain
The park surrounds Mount Teide, a stratovolcano, the highest mountain in Spain and the highest peak in the Atlantic Ocean islands.
Royal Alcázar of Seville, Spain
The oldest royal palace still in use in Europe, a dazzling Mudéjar masterpiece of tiled courtyards, carved stucco and lush gardens in…
Alcázar of Segovia castle, Spain
It is one of Spain’s most distinctive and historically significant castles, located in the city of Segovia
Casa Batlló, Barcelona, Spain
A masterpiece by architect Antonio Gaudi, a house in the shape of a fantastic dragon in Barcelona
Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba (Mezquita de Córdoba), Spain
One of the world's greatest works of Islamic architecture, a vast former Great Mosque of red-and-white arches in Córdoba with a Renaissance…
Toledo Cathedral, Spain
The vast Primate Cathedral of Spain, a supreme Gothic masterpiece in the old imperial city of Toledo, rich in art from El…
Burgos Cathedral, Spain
A soaring French-Gothic cathedral in Castile, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its lacy spires, gilded staircase and the tomb of…
Alcázar of Toledo, Spain
It is a grand fortress and former royal palace located on the highest point of the city of Toledo, Spain.
El Retiro Park & Crystal Palace, Madrid, Spain
El Retiro Park is Madrid’s most famous urban park, celebrated for its historic gardens and Crystal Palace.
Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park, Aragon, Spain
A UNESCO-listed national park in the heart of the Spanish Pyrenees, a spectacular world of glacial valleys, towering limestone walls, waterfalls and…
Casa Mila (La Pedrera), Barcelona
An unusual residential building - a museum in the city center, the creation of the architect Gaudi
Old Town of Salamanca, Spain
A golden-stoned university city in Castile, its UNESCO-listed old town crowned by a magnificent Baroque Plaza Mayor and one of Europe's oldest…
Old Town of Cáceres, Spain
One of the most complete medieval and Renaissance walled towns in Europe, a UNESCO-listed maze of golden palaces and towers in the…
Royal Site of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Spain
Philip II's austere granite monastery-palace in the hills near Madrid, a UNESCO-listed masterpiece combining a royal residence, a basilica, a great library…
Casco antiguo de Cuenca, España
Una espectacular ciudad medieval encaramada en un cerro de Castilla-La Mancha, famosa por sus Casas Colgadas al borde del precipicio, sobre una profunda hoz fluvial.
UNESCO sites in Spain on the map
Numbers match the ranking above. Click a pin to open the place.
Best time to visit UNESCO sites in Spain
When sightseeing is most pleasant: comfortable 18–26 °C daytime temperatures and more dry days. Averaged over 18 places.
ERA5 climate data 2015–2024 (Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), averaged for 18 places on this page.
Tickets: what it costs to visit UNESCO sites in Spain
Adult entrance prices, cheapest first. What the ticket includes and what you can see for free.
| Place | Region | Adult ticket | Ticket includes | Free without a ticket | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcázar of Toledo | Castilla-La Mancha | €5 | Army Museum | — | |
| Alcázar of Segovia castle | Segovia | €10 | Alcázar | — | |
| Toledo Cathedral | Castilla-La Mancha | €10 | Cathedral and museums | — | |
| Burgos Cathedral | Castile and León | €10 | Cathedral with audio guide | — | |
| Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba (Mezquita de Córdoba) | Andalusia | €13 | Mosque-Cathedral | — | Free Mon–Sat early morning; bell tower €3 |
| Royal Site of San Lorenzo de El Escorial | Madrid | €14 | Palace and monastery | — | Free some afternoons (booking required) |
| Royal Alcázar of Seville | Andalusia | €14.50 | Palace | — | EU reduced €3; Cuarto Real Alto extra |
| Park Güell | Barcelona | €18 | Monumental zone | — | |
| Alhambra | Granada | €22 | Palaces and gardens | — | |
| Sagrada Família | Barcelona | €26 | Basilica | — | |
| Casa Mila (La Pedrera) | Barcelona | €29 | Casa Milà | — | |
| Casa Batlló | Barcelona | €35 | Casa Batlló | — | |
| Volcano Teide national Park | Canary Islands | Free | — | National park | |
| El Retiro Park & Crystal Palace | Madrid | Free | — | Park | |
| Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park | Aragon | Free | — | National park | Seasonal shuttle bus ticketed |
| Old Town of Salamanca | Castile and León | Free | — | Old town | |
| Old Town of Cáceres | Extremadura | Free | — | Old town | |
| Old Town of Cuenca | Castilla-La Mancha | Free | — | Old town |
Prices checked in septiembre 2026. Always check the official website before you go.
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