Almost 40 million live in this Mediterranean country and its capital Madrid. The appeal to tourists is such that it attracts more than 30 million visitors a year. It's an ideal climate and there are so many places which draw people in to Spain's part of the Iberian peninsula. The Canary Islands and the Balearic Islands are both lively places for a beach holiday and venues for natural exploration. Reserve your flight online to reach Spain's big cities and tourist hideaways.

An artists' city, Madrid

More than three and a half million people live in Madrid, with its three world famous galleries, the Royal Palace and the dedicated museums and histories which celebrate Spain's rich history. But it is perhaps the arts which are the main attraction for Madrid's visitors: Goya, Greco Velazquez and Zurbaran are legendary painters heavily represented in Madrid's arts collections, whilst works by Picasso, Dali and Miro can be found in galleries, statues and buildings around the city. Arrive quickly and cheaply in Madrid with a Malev special offer flight.

Barcelona - unmissable

Barcelona has seen a revival in the last 20 years which is regarded as an exemplary model of urban redevelopment; sensitive to the needs of the Barcelona city-dwellers and their requirements. New buildings have complemented the existing historical centre in this capital of Catalonia. Barcelona offers buildings from the Middle Ages, Gothic, Baroque and Secession eras and there is a wealth of sights to explore.

Malaga is one of Spain's commercial ports, with food exports from Spain's rural interior comprising a major part of the port's traffic. Malaga is the largest city on the Costa Del Sol, which comprises the scenic coastline including the holiday resorts of Torremolinos and Benalmaden.

Bilbao is the Basque Country''s most populated and most important town. The city dates from 1300 when it was officially founded by Don Diego Lopez de Haro. However, Bellum Vadum had been a Roman settlement. The Guggenheim  Museum contains some prime examples of art, with prime examples of Cubist, Futurist, Constructivist and other 20th century art movements. Click here to find out more about Malev flights to Spanish cities.