12 Beautiful Spanish Locations Guaranteed To Wow Your Instagram Followers
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If you’re an Instagram warrior who loves filling their feed with beautiful photographs of the places they visit, Spain will quickly become one of your favorite places worldwide. No matter where you go, you’ll find beautiful places begging to be captured by the camera on your phone.
However, with so many epic photo spots, deciding where to go and what to take photographs of isn’t easy. Luckily, we’re here to help. To give you some Instagram inspiration, we’ve compiled a list of 12 Instagrammable spots in Spain you simply have to take photos of.
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La Sagrada Familia, Barcelona
First, we have one of the world’s most iconic landmarks, La Sagrada Familia, known locally as the Basílica i Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família. This fascinating building is the world’s largest unfinished church, although it’s due to be completed in 2026, more than 140 years after construction began.
Designed by famed architect Antoni Gaudí, the church is a remarkable site that should bless your Instagram feed. The intricate stonework and mesmerizing interior are a sight to behold. You can capture an epic photograph of La Sagrada Familia from the other side of the small lake at Plaça de Gaudí, a scenic park next to the church.
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Park Güell, Barcelona
Before we head off to explore other parts of Spain, we’ve got another gem for you in Barcelona. This time, we have Park Güell, a beautiful park on Carmel Hill featuring lush gardens, impressive city views, and architectural masterpieces from Antoni Gaudí. The park spans 42 acres (17 hectares), so there’s much to photograph.
The main draw to the park, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, has to be the otherworldly architecture dotted throughout. Most of the buildings, one of which Gaudí lived in, are oddly shaped and covered in mosaics of tiles. Noteworthy photograph spots include the Serpentine Bench, the Park Güell Stairway, and the Gaudí Museum.
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Playa de las Catedrales, Ribadeo
If you want to capture some shots of Spain’s picturesque coastline for your Instagram feed, make your way to Playa de las Catedrales or Cathedrals Beach, 6 miles (10 kilometers) west of the town of Ribadeo in the province of Lugo. Not only is this spot breathtakingly beautiful, but it’s also lesser-known, so your followers will be impressed.
At Playa de las Catedrales, you’ll find 98-foot (30-meter) high cliffs standing tall above turquoise waters. However, what makes this location special is its unique appearance. Over hundreds, if not thousands of years, wind and water have eroded the cliffs to form magnificent columns and arches. To get the best photo, wait for the tide to go out so you can see the cliffs in all their glory.
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Picos de Europa National Park
One of the best places to visit in Spain if you have a passion for landscape photography is Picos de Europa National Park in Northern Spain. Located east of Oviedo, this vast national park is an area of outstanding natural beauty, the main highlight being the Picos de Europa mountain range.
The Instagrammable opportunities here are endless. Snap some shots of Torre de Cerredo, the highest mountain in the national park, the gorgeous verdant valleys, turquoise lakes, and local wildlife. If you’re lucky, you might just glimpse a sighting of one of the national park bears, wolves, or eagles. Many activities, including hiking, climbing, and kayaking, will also keep you busy.
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Ronda
Ronda is a surreal destination in southern Spain famed for its Spanish charm, breathtaking landscapes, and historic architecture. Sitting precariously above a scenic canyon, this beautiful city is one of the best places in Spain to take photographs with a drone. Using a drone, you can photograph the city’s gorge and mountainside.
Ronda’s remarkable Old Town is separated from the 15th-century new town by a deep gorge called El Tajo. However, the two areas are connected via an old stone bridge, Puente Nuevo, which offers spectacular countryside views. Other notable photo spots in Ronda include the Arab Baths Archaeological Site, the Bullring of the Royal Cavalry of Ronda, and Puerta de Almocabar.
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Green Lake of El Golfo, Lanzarote
The next Instagrammable spot on our list is perfect if you enjoy photographing unique destinations. This otherworldly beach is easily the most unusual spot on our list. While most European beaches are known best for their soft golden or white sand, turquoise waters, and scenic coastlines, El Golfo Beach features a bright green lake.
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Also known as Lago de los Clicos, this lake sits in a volcanic crater. Its unique color is due to the type of algae that grows in it. The lake maintains its current water level via an underground connection to the sea. Be sure to take photos from above and alongside the lake.
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Setenil de las Bodegas
Setenil de las Bodegas is a charming town in Southern Spain’s Andalusia region. This town is a lovely place to take photographs of. You can expect to find traditional whitewashed houses, an ancient castle, a historic tower, and unique homes built into a cliff face. You read that right: some of the Setenil de las Bodegas houses are built into a rockface.
Incredibly, many residents in the town built their houses on the surrounding cliff to avoid paying for new roofs. As you would expect, the sight of these intriguing houses sitting underneath a vast cliff is rather impressive. We recommend photographing the houses before strolling under the cliff walkway.
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Mirador de Gibralfaro, Malaga
If you love finding the best views of a place you visit, you’ll quickly fall in love with Mirador de Gibralfaro in Malaga. Mirador de Gibralfaro is a popular hilltop viewpoint that offers a second-to-none bird’s eye view of the city. Reachable by foot or bus, this iconic viewpoint is particularly popular at sunrise and sunset, when you can catch a shot of the city with fiery skies.
From this viewpoint, you can see most of the city’s main attractions and follow the Mediterranean Sea to the horizon. Keep your eyes peeled for Malaga’s bullrings and the port. If you walk down from the top of the hill, you can take a photograph of the city framed by tall trees.
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Castillo de Colomares, Benalmádena
Not too far from Malaga, in the charming town of Benalmádena, you’ll find a beautiful hidden gem that your Instagram followers will love. Dedicated to the life and career of Christopher Columbus, Castillo de Colomares, or Colomares Castle, is a unique monument that resembles a castle.
The monument was built between 1987 and 1994 but looks much older. Despite only being a small castle, its architecture is mindblowing. Every intricate Mudejar, Byzantine, and Gothic detail is phenomenal. To top things off, Castillo de Colomares also sits on a hill that offers lovely coastal views. What’s not to like about that?
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Centro Historico of Marbella
Generally, Marbella is a wonderful place to visit if you want to take beautiful photographs for your Instagram. There are many amazing things to see and do in the city and plenty of photography spots, such as the Old Town and Puerto Banus Beach.
However, budding photographers should head to the Centro Historico district to capture the best photographs. Marbella’s historic district offers an escape from the busy tourist streets and a more authentic experience. You’ll find charming whitewashed houses adorned with vibrant flowers, narrow cobblestone streets, and beautiful buildings like the town’s church. Carmen and Orange Square are two picturesque places to take Instagram-worthy photographs.
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Plaza de Cibeles, Madrid
It’s time to visit the Spanish capital and photograph one of Madrid’s most iconic and photogenic places. The Plaza de Cibeles is a fascinating square in the heart of the city that plays host to the Cybele Palace and the Fountain of Cybele. You can find the square at the intersection of Calle de Alcalá, Paseo de Recoletos, and Paseo del Prado.
The best thing you can do is take photos from every angle of the square to ensure you have the best shots. We recommend visiting the plaza at night because bright lights bring Cybele Palace and Fountain to life. You’ll also find Puerta de Alcalá a short walk from the plaza.
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Plaza Mayor, Madrid
The final Instagrammable spot on our list is another one of Madrid’s famous landmarks. This time, we have Plaza Mayor, a magnificent public square that was once the center of Old Madrid. First built during the reign of King Phillip III in 1617, the plaza has various interesting buildings and sculptures to photograph.
The entire plaza is surrounded by a beautiful 17th-century building famed for its two spires. A statue of King Philip III stands proudly in the center of the plaza. Skirting Plaza Mayor are cafes and eateries, providing an excellent place to grab something to eat and plan your next photograph.
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