Scavenger hunt in Spain

Local Sevillano tip

Convince a Sevillano to share a fun fact or strong opinion about their city. Take a photo with your impromptu guide.

Madrid finale

Final challenge! Find a beautiful Madrid spot (a plaza, a fountain, a sunset terrace) and take an amazing group photo. A photo for the ages.

Madrid kick-off

The hunt begins! Find a typically Madrid backdrop (a tapas bar, a tiled cafe, a yellow taxi) and take a group photo with everyone striking a triumphant pose.

Madrid pose: matador

Madrid is the home of bullfighting tradition. As a team, recreate a dramatic matador pose with an imaginary cape (a jacket works fine). Take the photo.

Metro descent

The Madrid Metro is the second-longest in Europe. Go down (or just to the entrance of) any station and take a group photo with the iconic red diamond logo.

Mosaic lizard pose

Find the famous mosaic dragon (or lizard) at Park Güell. Take a group photo where everyone imitates a different reptile pose.

Orange tree photo

Seville is famous for its bitter orange trees. Find one heavy with fruit and take a team photo beneath it.

Plaza de España province pose

Plaza de España has tiled benches representing each Spanish province. Find one, take a group photo with the team pretending to be ambassadors of that province.

Plaza Mayor squad shot

On Plaza Mayor: take a group photo with the equestrian statue or a colorful facade in the background. Everyone strikes a regal pose.

Plaza rowboat shot

There is a small canal at Plaza de España with rowboats. Take a photo at the canal, either in a boat (bonus) or pretending to row from the bridge.

Retiro Park rowboat pose

In the Retiro: take a photo at the central pond. Either rent a rowboat (bonus) or pose as if you are rowing one along the shore.

Sagrada Familia awe shot

In front of the Sagrada Familia: take a group photo with everyone looking up in exaggerated awe. Mouths open, hands on heads.

Sevilla finale

Final challenge. Find a beautiful Seville spot (a plaza, a tiled corner, the riverbank) and take an amazing group photo.

Sevilla kick-off

The hunt begins! Find a typical Seville backdrop (a tiled wall, an orange tree, a horse-drawn carriage) and take a group photo with everyone in their best Andalusian pose.

Skyline cheers Barcelona

Find a spot with a view (a rooftop, Bunkers del Carmel, the harbor), grab a drink and take a group toast photo.

Skyline cheers Madrid

Find a spot with a view (a rooftop bar, a hilltop, a plaza), grab a drink and take a group toast photo. To Madrid!

Skyline cheers Sevilla

Find a rooftop bar (Seville has many) and take a group toast photo with the cathedral in the background.

Sun-soaked siesta pose

Find a shady plaza and have everyone pretend to take an exaggerated siesta (eyes closed, snoring, hat over face). Take the photo.

Tapas Andalusian-style

Order Andalusian tapas at a bar (think jamón, queso, salmorejo). Take a photo of the spread on the bar.

Tapas crawl

A Madrid tradition: order tapas at a bar, take a photo of the team mid-bite. Bonus for ordering patatas bravas, jamón or croquetas.

Tapas dinner

Find a tapas bar and order at least three different tapas. Take a photo of the spread on the table from above.

Trivia: Catalan greeting

Catalan is the local language. What is the typical Catalan word for "hello"?

Trivia: Cathedral status

Seville Cathedral is famously the largest of its kind in the world. What kind of cathedral is it (one word)?

Trivia: Flamenco origins

Flamenco originated in this region of Spain. Name it.