Luxury Honeymoons & Vacations in Spain

A country that gave rise to Flamenco and Surrealism is – of course – going to offer up a genuinely rich and layered experience. From hilly, food-forward Basque country, to the majestic sands of Mallorca, and the bustling culture of Barcelona, Spain is a country of countless opportunities folded into a surprisingly small package. It can take fewer than fourteen hours to cruise between Seville and the breathtaking North, but if you’re the restless type and want to linger a while longer you could connect your Spanish honeymoon with one in neighboring Portugal.

A luxury vacation on the Spanish mainland – whose very center is marked by sprawling, ornamental Madrid – has much to offer, yet we can’t talk about the lush Iberian peninsula without mentioning its majestic beaches, islands, and coastal resorts. The secluded bay of Palma de Mallorca pours out a quite unforgettable dose of relaxation and rejuvenation, set amidst its baked-yellow former military fortresses, restaurants of firewood ovens and grills, and the crystal clear waters of the Mediterranean, making Mallorca an obvious contender for any luxury European honeymoon.

The Balearic Islands are some of the most geologically magnetic places on the earth. Of course, they’re also metaphorically irresistible, which also explains why the Balearics are such an unforgettable honeymoon destination. Ibiza is intimate, sun-soaked, and calm. Meanwhile, only a boat ride away, the beaches of Formentera are some of the most famous in the world. Here you can indulge in fresh seafood on the shaded terraces, or take a private yacht out among the many deserted, secret islands that are scattered around this immaculate strip of coastline.

The old haunt of Picasso and Dali also has the highest number of Michelin stars per capita in the world. This beautiful, rugged, warm region of Spain has everything from mouth-watering pintxos eateries to some of the richest culture in the world. We could go on. From Barcelona’s Gaudi-stuffed streets; to the country’s best winemaking region, Rioja; and on to cultured, and culinary, Bilbao – home to that iconic outpost of the Guggenheim Museum.

On the subject of food, we’ve crafted some truly luxurious, boutique vacations to Basque country that won’t fail to excite the senses. As part of our Tasting Notes itineraries, we’ve curated a specifically culinary travel journey from Bilbao to Getaria, by way of San Sebastian. World-class chefs Dani Lopez, Aitor Arregui and Elena Arzak whisk you off through the worlds of Basque eating – including the moreish and infinitely inventive pintxos to culinary masterclasses and private tours of local txakoli wineries, eating anchovies in Cantabria and attending a txokos – a secret 19th century dining club.