Tourists eating paella in Valencia, Region of Valencia

Plans you cannot miss out on in Spain in 2024

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There is always a good reason to travel to Spain, but here we present you with some particularly important events in 2024 that will encourage you to book your trip in the coming months. What are you waiting for to start planning your visit and enjoying these unique events for yourself?

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Chillida Leku Museum, Hernani, the Basque Country

Eduardo Chillida Centenary Year

Eduardo Chillida was Spain's most universal and influential artists of the 20th century. 2024 marks 100 years since his birth and to commemorate the occasion, a wide variety of events have been organised. Exhibitions, concerts, audiovisual and educational projects will be part of a celebration to draw attention to the work of the Basque sculptor among audiences of all ages. The Universo Maeght group exhibition at the Chillida-Leku Museum in Hernani, Guipúzcoa, will be one of the first events on the calendar, together with the exhibition “Eduardo Chillida. Building in the space”, at the Casa de Cultura in Avilés (Asturias). Other important exhibitions include ”Chillida and Balenciaga. Fold the form“ at the Cristóbal Balenciaga Museum in Getaria; ”Chillida-Ortega Muñoz“, at the Museum of Fine Arts of Bilbao, or an individual exhibition at the Hauser & Wirth gallery in Menorca, an island where the artist worked and spent many summers with his family. All of this is in addition to the premiere of ”Chillida elogios“, a classical symphony composed in tribute to the sculptor, to be performed by the Euskadiko Orkestra as part of its concert season, sculptural-musical tours highlighting famous works by the artist in San Sebastián, including the ”Wind Comb“ or the ”Homage to Fleming“.
Tourist at the fountain in Plaza de la Virgen in Valencia, Region of Valencia

Valencia: European Green Capital 2024

Valencia's commitment to sustainability has seen it awarded the title of European Green Capital 2024. This important recognition follows the efforts made by the city to improve the environment and the quality of lives of its residents and visitors as part of projects aligned with the European Green Deal, the EU's biodiversity strategy for 2030 or the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Valencia has made a pioneering commitment to becoming a climate neutral and smart city by 2030 and has a sustainable urban development model in place. What are you waiting for to find out more?
Santa Maria Cathedral, Toledo, Castilla la Mancha

The 8th Centenary of Toledo Cathedral

This year, Toledo Cathedral starts the commemorations of its 800th anniversary, which will last until 2026. One of the activities worth particular mention is the ”Lúmina Catedral de Toledo“ nighttime cultural visit that combines art, light and sound. Experts from the world of culture and technological innovation have worked on this complex, immersive experience project that offers a fascinating trip depicting the history and artistic heritage of this 13th century cathedral. The use of high-quality projections and spectacular lighting and sound effects will allow visitors to discover artistic details that would otherwise go unnoticed.
The art of cider pouring, Asturias

Oviedo: 2024 Spanish Gastronomy Capital

This year, the north of Spain becomes a gastronomic hub, specifically the region of Asturias and its capital, Oviedo. Visitors have one whole year to discover why this city is so popular amongst Spaniards with dishes that include fabada, cachopo, its 100 varieties of cheese, its fish and shellfish from the Cantabrian Sea, or its famous cider, to name just of few of its delicacies. If you have not yet considered visiting Asturias, 2024 is the perfect year to do so, with a calendar packed with events and gastronomic fairs around its capital, in emblematic locations such as its Mercado del Fontán and with all the comforts provided by the recent arrival of the high-speed train to the region.
Bird's eye view of the Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao © Jorge Fernandez Salas

Trending destinations in international rankings

One more thing, did you know that Spain tops the ranking of sustainable destinations in the ”Best in Travel 2024“ publication by the prestigious Lonely Planet travel guide? The expansion of renewable energies, deseasonalisation and diversification of destinations have all been taken into account when awarding this recognition. And it is not the only one, with the Basque Country occupying fifth place this year in the region category. This region boasts an attractive combination of scenic beauty, cultural and avant-garde reconversion and innovative gastronomy while maintaining its traditional cuisine and its characteristic renowned pintxos.What's more, there are other important references of travel trends that rank Spain amongst their favourite destinations for 2024. For example, ”Travel predictions for 2024“ by online booking portal Booking names Pontevedra, in Galicia, as the destination chosen by tourists from all over the world to discover this year. This region in northwest Spain has been selected from more than 85,000 destinations worldwide. If you want to find out why, all you have to do is come and discover the region for yourself.