Spain TOP 10

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accessible accommodation, attractions, museums and beaches – page info checked 14 February 2025

Capital – Madrid | Currency – Euro | Timezone – GMT +1

Spain TOP 10 – Spain is probably the greatest holiday destination on the planet

Mural by Case Maclaim in Madrid, Spain.
“The Fabulous Tale of Being Different”

Here’s why: it’s cheap, it is statistically Europe’s sunniest, it has many of the world’s must-visit cities & greatest ancient sites and the food: is delicious.

There are so many reasons to visit Spain, so many in fact, that it may actually be difficult to decide where to go!

Mural by Case Maclaim in Madrid, Spain.
“The Fabulous Tale of Being Different”

Spain TOP 10

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Accessible Spain Travel

Visit the Accessible Spain Travel website to find your favorite hotel, book day tours and more.

Over 500 accessible hotels

Local experts and reviews
Custom made tours

Accessible Spain Travel seeks to provide less mobile travelers with the very best accessible Spanish vacation experiences.
www.accessiblespaintravel.com

“Our inspiration stems from a keen passion for the country combined with the firm belief that limited physical abilities should not restrict today’s traveler in enjoying the same experiences as their able bodied companions. Our mission is to assist letting anyone visit the best of Spain, regardless of any accessibility need.”

They accomplish this mission in 3 ways:

Provide disabled access reviews so that travelers with mobility issues can know what to expect
Ensure that every element of the holiday journey is successfully addressed
Create the most exciting and accessible experiences possible for all of our clients

2

Equalitas Vitae

Holidays and accommodation

Equalitas Vitae is a travel company specializing in accessible holidays and accommodation in Spain as well as other destinations in Europe.

3

Reviews: Viajeros sin limites

Well over 500 videos

Accommodation, attractions, outdoors: go to Viajeros sin limites and search on location name. A high quality website with a large video database on Youtube and Vimeo. In Spanish and English.

4 Andalusia

Granada, Malaga, Cordoba, Sevilla

Andalusia has it all: best climate in Europe, great beaches, food to die for, stunning historic sites like the Alhambra and La Mezquita, pretty white villages, a fascinating history, beautiful nature, full of Spanish traditions and, last but not least, very friendly people.

Mezquita in Cordoba Spain — Mezquita Mosque–Cathedral of Córdoba

How accessible is Andalusia for visitors with a mobility impairment?

Over the last few years they have put a lot of effort in making the region more accessible. Plenty of accessible beaches (with facilities). You can also travel fairly easy by public transport.

Although Andalusia has a large number of ancient cities that may appear inaccessible due to their monuments and abundance of hills, don’t feel discouraged.

There are more and more initiatives in Spain that guarantee cultural tourism by providing adapted routes and transport, specialized services, adapted facilities, etc..

alhambra spain — Court of lions – Alhambra

What is the Top 3 Accessible Must see/Must do in Andalusia for disabled travelers?

1) Visit the Golden Triangle Granada, Seville and Cordoba. You can visit the Alhambra (partly accessible but definitely worth the visit), the Royal Alcazar and La Mezquita Mosque-Cathedral.

2) Go on an accessible bike trip on one of the Greenways in Andalusia.

3) Try one of the top products from Andalusia: extra virgin olive oil, jamón iberico and sherry while you are visiting or joining one of the famous Andalusian Fiestas and Ferias. By far the best way to get to meet the locals.

Some advice for travelers who are interested in visiting Andalusia

Bare in mind that there can be really hot summers over here, so July and August are not the best months to visit the region, unless you want to spend your holiday in and around the pool or at the beach.

You should also be aware that you need to book tickets well in advance for certain popular sights and monuments (like the Alhambra in Granada).

It is best to plan and book as much as you can before you get out here, to prevent disappointments and to ensure that your required services are guaranteed.

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Granada – Alhambra

The visit will be totally adapted to your accessibility needs and you will follow a carefully planned fully accessible route.

The main areas of the Alhambra are wheelchair friendly, like the Hall of the Ambassadors and the Court of the Lions.

You can also visit the Palacio de Carlos V and most parts of the picturesque Generalife Gardens, from where you can enjoy the beautiful view over the city and the gypsy quarter Albaicin.

Due to the defensive character of the Alhambra Palaces, some areas are not accessible. Consequently, you will not be able to go to the Alcazaba towers and some upstairs rooms. However, you will be able to see many of the major sights.

5 Museums

Madrid, Barcelona, Sevilla

Madrid

Museo El Prado MUSEUM WITHOUT BARRIERS

Adapted restrooms, accessible lifts, ramps and platforms.
Auditorium and displays equipped with magnetic induction loop.
Loan of wheelchairs at the cloakroom.
Guide dogs are welcome.

Free access for all visitors: Monday to Saturday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Sundays and holidays from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Barcelona

La Pedrera – you will find the following information:

Accessible / Reduced / Free Rates
Physical Accessibility
Sensory Accessibility
Cognitive Accessibility

Sevilla

alcazar seville spain — Sevilla – Alcazar

Alcázar (video – a few steps in some locations) In this video you can see the buildings and learn a thing or two.

6 Barcelona

Barcelona blog and vlog style

Wheelchair Accessible City Guide To Barcelona

7 Outdoors

accessible beaches

Andalusia (south west) – 16 accessible beaches

detailed information and photos of all accessible beaches in Andalusia

Boiro (Galicia, north west) – accessible beaches

Tenerife – Playa de Los Cristianos (live cam)

accessible travel online beachwheelchair — Boiro, North West Spain

accessible travel online — Tenerife, Canary Islands

8 WATCH

Locals and visitors talk Barcelona

9 HOTELS IN TENERIFE

THE BEST

10 THE BLIND CANE GIRL

Travel blog by a Spanish lady

Update February 2025. Although the website is down and social is not updated anymore, the informative posts by Beatriz, the blind cane girl’s travels in 34 countries can still be seen on her Instagram.