Spain is one of the most visited countries n the world but the majority head to the beaches. Muslim travellers who look past the coastline will find some of the most significant Islamic heritage in Europe. Al Andalus, the name the Muslims gave to this land, was one of the great Muslim civilisations of the medieval world, and its architecture is still standing. The Alhambra in Granada is a 14th century palace complex that remains one of the most extraordinary buildings on earth. The Great Mosque of Córdoba, built in 784 CE and later converted to a cathedral, still has its forest of horseshoe arches intact. The Giralda tower in Seville was originally a minaret. Granada has a particularly strong halal food scene around the Albayzín neighbourhood, with North African restaurants and tea houses within sight of the Alhambra. Barcelona and Madrid have established halal options. Outside these cities, planning is more important. But the Islamic heritage alone makes Spain worth the trip for a Muslim traveller who has not yet been.