Shannon C.
Google
Plaza de España is literally one of the most beautiful places on Earth. I’m not exaggerating when I say it feels unreal in person—like you’ve stepped into a dream or a movie set. Photos don’t capture the scale, the details, or the atmosphere. You truly have to stand there to understand why people fall in love with it.
I highly recommend visiting twice: once during the day and again at night. In the daylight, you can appreciate every curve of the architecture, the stunning colors, and the craftsmanship in the tiles. At night, it becomes something else entirely—peaceful, romantic, and almost magical. The lighting transforms it, and the whole plaza feels like a living piece of art.
Plan to spend hours here. Walk slowly. Explore the bridges. Sit by the water. And take your time with the tiled alcoves representing different cities. Each one is its own masterpiece. You’ll find yourself stopping again and again because every angle is beautiful, and every corner has another detail you didn’t notice the first time.
This is one of those rare places that makes you feel lucky just to exist at the same time as it. I am genuinely thankful that in my lifetime, I was able to experience Plaza de España. It is unforgettable and, for me, one of the most breathtaking places I have ever seen.