We are huge lovers of wanderlust-fueling quotes. Since Spain is our biggest love, we had to create an extensive list of beautiful and inspiring travel quotes that would make anyone want to book a flight.
A veces perderse no es una perdida de tiempo. – Sometimes, getting lost is not a waste of time.
Universal sayings that will inspire your wanderlust
We all love to be encouraged by good quotes now and again. Firstly, they inspire us to be what we want to be. Ultimately, they represent the best way you feel when traveling.
“It’s better to see something once than to hear about it a thousand times.”
Mezquita in Cordoba, ©kasto80
“We travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape us.”
“Not all who wander are lost.”
“I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list.”
“I love places that make you realize how tiny you and your problems are.”
“An investment in travel is an investment in yourself.” – Matthew Karsten
Spain travel quotes
Here is our focal section. Why? Because it is simply a magical country full of beautiful natural and cultural sites. But most of all, because of its people. For us, they represent life itself, and those quotes represent how we felt every time we visited this charming country.
“I would sooner be a foreigner in Spain than in most countries. How easy it is to make friends in Spain!” – George Orwell
Lake in Sierra Nevada mountain range, ©Davis Ladd
“Spain is a beautiful country with rich architecture and a huge cultural heritage. Arguably it has it all: mountains, a stunning coastline, and urban life, plus agriculture, mining, and industry.” – Norman Foster
“You can’t buy happiness but you can go to Spain and that’s pretty much the same thing!” – Unknown
“Spain, the beautiful country of wine and songs.” – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
“In Spain, the best way to keep a secret is to write a book.” – Manuel Azaña
Barcelona travel quotes
It is without a doubt the most beautiful city in the country. Furthermore, its glorious charisma invites millions of tourists to visit it. Now wonder there are so many saying about it. So, let’s check a few. Shall we?
“I wrote every day between the ages of 12 and 20 when I stopped because I went to Barcelona, where life was too exciting to write.” – Colm Toibin
Parc Guell in Barcelona, ©Gatsi
“Barcelona, a fountain of courtesy, the shelter of strangers, hospice to the poor, land of the valiant, avenger of the offended, reciprocator of firm friendship, a city unique in its location and beauty.” – Miguel de Cervantes
“Even the moon was embarrassed by the beauty of Barcelona.” – Andrew Barger
“Italy has great food and Barcelona has great energy.” – Stefon Harris
“But if there was no Barcelona why would you get out of bed in the morning?” – Ray Hudson
“To travel across Spain and finally to reach Barcelona is like drinking a respectable red wine and finishing up with a bottle of champagne.” – James A. Michener
“Just close your eyes and let’s pretend we’re dancing in the street in Barcelona.” – Ed Sheeran
Madrid travel quotes
We can’t recall who said this, but it is the whole truth and nothing but the truth. What the city lacks in history complements its citizens and their way of living. That’s why Madrid is the epitome of life itself. So, we recommend visiting it at least once in your lifetime.
“If I ever get lost, don’t look for me too far. I’ll be walking in Madrid.” – Unknown.
Gran Vía in Madrid, ©zoom-zoom
“Madrid is having nothing and having everything.” – Ramón Gómez de la Serna
“Nobody goes to bed in Madrid until they have killed the night. Appointments with a friend are habitually made for after midnight at the cafe.” – Ernest Hemingway
‘I love thee as I love Madrid.’ – Ernest Hemingway
“We’ll always have Madrid” – Uknown
Inspirational quotes about Andalusia
For us, Andalusia is the heart of Spain. That’s why we included it in our article about Spain travel quotes. Almost everything we like about the country originates from Andalusia. It fascinates us with its soul, flamenco, and glorio, as well as our past and culture. So, let’s check what some world-renowned authors say.
“The Christians and Jews can live side by side with the Muslims, as they did in the heart of Europe for over 800 years in Andalusia.”
— Anjem Choudary
Lion court in Alhambra, granada, ©alxpin
“Granada; more dazzling than the flower and more flavourful than the fruit it is named after, like a virgin lying in the sun.” – Alexandre Dumas
“The truth is, that I’m beginning to wonder if there is any greater pleasure in life than visiting Granada. …and it is going back and visiting it again.” – Alexandre Dumas
“Seville is a tower full of fine archers. …Under the arch of the sky, across the clear plain, she shoots the constant arrow of her river.” – Federico Garcia Lorca
“Every inquisitive traveler keeps Granada in his heart, without having even visited it.” – William Shakespeare.
“Don’t breathe to survive; dance and feel alive.”
― Shah Asad Rizvi about Flamenco dance
“If you were to visit just one city in Spain, it should be Granada.” – Ernest Hemingway
Wonderful sayings that will inspire you to go to Spain – final thoughts
We could go on and on counting the Spain travel quotes. But we had to stop at some point. However, if you’d like to immerse yourself more in the Spanish soul, we recommend our related article about Spanish proverbs. Over there, you will even get the chance to practice your Spanish a bit.
In the end, we would like to know, which are your favorite Spanish sayings?
Note: If you’d like to learn more Spanish sayings, please visit our article about Charming Spanish proverbs.
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