8 Incredible Adventures in Spain that are Off the Beaten Path

Looking for adventures in Spain that are unusual, delightful, memorable and beyond the guidebook? Read on.

We’ve developed a curated list of things to do in Spain that fulfill those criteria and then some.

I was surprised to see that Merida boasts the largest and most impressive Roman ruins in Spain. They  are everywhere; amphitheaters, forums, columned temples, fountains, bridges…and they are impressive.

Walk Among the Roman Ruins in Merida, Spain

About an hour and a half north of Merida I had one of my most memorable travel experiences in front of the Alcantara Roman bridge. I had heard the bridge, built in 107AD by order of Emperor Trajan, was worth the trip to the outskirts of town.

Although the paradores are all over Spain, one parador I found especially beautiful is a renovated monastery, Real Monasterio de Santa Maria de Guadalupe, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Stay at a Renovated Monastery, Convent, or Church

Many of the conquistadors that explored new worlds came from the Extremadura region in western Spain, specifically from the town of Trujillo.

Visit the Cradle of the Spanish Conquistadors

Visitors have long described Santillana as “the prettiest village in all of Spain,” this charming village looks much like it did in the 1400s.  The winding cobblestone streets are lined with perfectly  preserved stone houses.

Journey through Medieval Santillana del Mar

Here you can enjoy the crisp local wine and seafood so fresh you can watch the fishermen bringing it into port.

Experience the Picturesque Fishing Villages of Galicia and Asturias

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