Celebrities in Spain

Lionel Messi returned to Camp Nou for an emotional farewell ceremony in August 2023 — tens of thousands of fans turned out to honour 21 years of service.

Lionel Messi· Barcelona2023-08

Santiago Bernabéu — Cristiano Ronaldo's home for nine iconic Real Madrid years, where he scored 450 goals and won four Champions League titles.

Cristiano Ronaldo· Madrid2023-10

Neymar visited Camp Nou to reunite with former FC Barcelona teammates — he formed the iconic MSN trio with Messi and Suárez here.

Neymar· Barcelona2023-10

Kylian Mbappé's new home after signing for Real Madrid on a free transfer in summer 2024 — one of the most anticipated transfers in football history.

Kylian Mbappé· Madrid2024-07

Lionel Messi played at Miniestadi in La Maternitat i Sant Ramon — a key stadium in their professional career.

Lionel Messi· La Maternitat i Sant Ramon2023

Lionel Messi played at Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper in Sant Joan Despí — a key stadium in their professional career.

Lionel Messi· Sant Joan Despí2023

Lionel Messi played at Johan Cruijff Stadium in Sant Joan Despí — a key stadium in their professional career.

Lionel Messi· Sant Joan Despí2023

Shakira performed her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour shows at Palau Sant Jordi in Barcelona — a homecoming for her adopted city where she lived for years with Gerard Piqué.

Shakira· Barcelona2024-06

Shakira performed at the Estadio Olímpico in Seville as part of her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran tour — an emotional show in Spain after her highly publicised life changes.

Shakira· Seville2024-07

Vinicius Jr plays at the iconic Estadio Santiago Bernabéu for Real Madrid — the electric Brazilian winger has become one of the world's best players at the most famous club in football.

Vinicius Jr· Madrid2024-06

Luka Modrić is one of the greatest midfielders to grace the Santiago Bernabéu — the Croatian maestro has won five Champions League titles with Real Madrid at this iconic stadium.

Luka Modrić· Madrid2024-05

Robert Lewandowski plays for FC Barcelona at Estadio Olímpico Lluís Companys — the Polish striker moved to Barcelona from Bayern Munich in 2022 and quickly became a fan favourite.

Robert Lewandowski· Barcelona2024-03

Neymar's last match at Camp Nou as a Barcelona player came in 2017 before his record €222m transfer to Paris — the stadium where he formed part of the legendary MSN trio with Messi and Suárez.

Neymar· Barcelona2017-08

Rafael Nadal established his Rafa Nadal Academy in his hometown of Manacor, Mallorca — the world-class tennis facility and museum draws pilgrims from across the globe to the champion's birthplace.

Rafael Nadal· Manacor2024-01

Robert Lewandowski played at Camp Nou for Barcelona — the Polish striker joined Barça in 2022, bringing his prolific goal-scoring to one of football's most storied grounds.

Robert Lewandowski· Barcelona2023-05

Taylor Swift performed Eras Tour shows at Estadio Olímpico in Seville — she packed the Andalusian city with Swifties from across Southern Europe.

Taylor Swift· Seville2024-06

Karol G stayed at the exclusive Soho House in Barcelona.

Karol G· Barcelona2023-06

Rosalía performed at the breathtaking Palau de la Música Catalana in Barcelona.

Rosalía· Barcelona2022-06

Rosalía headlined the Primavera Sound festival in her hometown Barcelona.

Rosalía· Barcelona2022-06

Anya Taylor-Joy attended the San Sebastián International Film Festival.

Anya Taylor-Joy· San Sebastián2023-09

Luka Doncic played for Team Slovenia at WiZink Center in Madrid.

Luka Doncic· Madrid2023-08

Jude Bellingham made his Real Madrid debut at the iconic Santiago Bernabéu.

Jude Bellingham· Madrid2023-09

Lamine Yamal debuted for FC Barcelona at Camp Nou at just 15 years old.

Lamine Yamal· Barcelona2023-09

Jon Rahm practiced at his home course in his native Basque Country.

Jon Rahm· San Sebastián2022-07

Kylian Mbappé was unveiled at the Santiago Bernabéu after joining Real Madrid.

Kylian Mbappé· Madrid2024-07

ATEEZ performed at Benidorm Fest, becoming the first K-pop act at the event.

ATEEZ· Benidorm2023-01

Shakira returned to Barcelona performing at Camp Nou on her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran Tour.

Shakira· Barcelona2023-10

Rosalía performed at her hometown venue Palau Sant Jordi in Barcelona.

Rosalía· Barcelona2022-10

Bad Gyal performed at Primavera Sound Barcelona to a roaring home crowd.

Bad Gyal· Barcelona2023-06

Rafael Nadal played his final Davis Cup and retired from professional tennis in Madrid.

Rafael Nadal· Madrid2024-11

Lamine Yamal played for FC Barcelona at the Estadio Olimpico de Montjuic.

Lamine Yamal· Barcelona2024-09

Vinicius Jr won the Champions League with Real Madrid at Santiago Bernabeu.

Vinicius Jr· Madrid2024-05

Shakira performed a surprise set at the Hard Rock Hotel Ibiza.

Shakira· Ibiza2023-07

Toni Kroos retired at Real Madrid's Estadio Santiago Bernabéu after winning a record sixth Champions League — one of the greatest midfielders of all time closing his career at the world's greatest club.

Toni Kroos· Madrid2024-06

Antoine Griezmann has been the heartbeat of Atlético Madrid at the Wanda Metropolitano — the French World Cup winner who chose the Colchoneros over bigger offers to remain loyal.

Antoine Griezmann· Madrid2023-11

Pedri is the creative heart of FC Barcelona at Camp Nou — the Canary Islands prodigy who has become Barcelona's most exciting player since Messi, orchestrating play with effortless grace.

Pedri· Barcelona2023-10

Pedri returned to his hometown stadium in Las Palmas — the Gran Canaria native who rose through UD Las Palmas's academy before becoming one of world football's brightest stars.

Pedri· Las Palmas2021-08

Gavi is a Barcelona academy graduate who has become a Ballon d'Or winner and Spain's midfield engine — the Los Palmeras native who bleeds Blaugrana from birth to stardom.

Gavi· Barcelona2024-03

Fernando Alonso races at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya as a national hero — the Asturian legend whose Spanish Grand Prix appearances are celebrated as festivals of motorsport.

Fernando Alonso· Barcelona2023-06

Beloved neighbourhood bar in Sant Antoni, Barcelona — Rosalía's local haunt when back in her home city.

Rosalía· Barcelona2022-07

Ibiza's most iconic superclub — David Guetta performs here every summer as part of his regular Ibiza residency season.

David Guetta· Ibiza2023-08

Nobu's Barcelona location near the Diagonal — Shakira, who lived in Barcelona for over a decade, is among its most photographed regulars.

Shakira· Barcelona2022-08

Antonio Banderas renovated and owns this 1,000-seat theatre in his hometown of Málaga — he directs productions here and is a constant presence.

Antonio Banderas· Málaga2023-09

Upscale Japanese izakaya restaurant in the Salamanca district — Vinicius Jr has been photographed dining here with Real Madrid teammates.

Vinicius Jr· Madrid2023-12

The world's oldest restaurant (Guinness World Records, 1725) in the heart of Madrid — Kylian Mbappé, who joined Real Madrid in 2024, has been photographed dining here.

Kylian Mbappé· Madrid2024-08

Intimate Madrid restaurant celebrated for traditional Spanish cuisine — Penélope Cruz, a Madrid native, is a documented regular here.

Penélope Cruz· Madrid2023-03

Three-Michelin-star restaurant voted world's best in 2024 — Rosalía, a Barcelona native, has been photographed at this landmark of avant-garde Catalan cuisine.

Rosalía· Barcelona2023-10

Madrid's most historic restaurant, open since 1839 on Carrera de San Jerónimo — Pedro Almodóvar, a Madrid-based director, has dined at this storied institution on many occasions.

Pedro Almodóvar· Madrid2023-02

David Muñoz's three-Michelin-star restaurant inside the Eurobuilding Hotel — Jude Bellingham, who joined Real Madrid in 2023, has been photographed dining at this Madrid culinary landmark.

Jude Bellingham· Madrid2023-10

Albert Adrià's playful tapas bar on Avenida del Paral·lel — Penélope Cruz has been photographed at this Barcelona culinary sensation, the most in-demand reservation in Spain.

Penélope Cruz· Barcelona2023-09

The world's oldest restaurant according to Guinness World Records, open since 1725 in Madrid's La Latina — Carlos Alcaraz, Spain's tennis sensation who trains in Madrid, has been photographed at this legendary institution.

Carlos Alcaraz· Madrid2023-06

Salamanca district's intimate Japanese omakase restaurant, a favourite among Real Madrid players — Vinícius Júnior has been photographed dining at this Lagasca Street gem with teammates.

Vinícius Júnior· Madrid2023-12

Eneko Atxa's three-Michelin-star Basque restaurant above Larrabetzu — Jon Rahm, the Major-winning golfer from Barrika just outside Bilbao, has been photographed at this extraordinary Basque culinary landmark near his hometown.

Jon Rahm· Bilbao2023-12

Madrid's acclaimed Michelin-starred restaurant in Almagro, celebrating classical French-Spanish cuisine — Antoine Griezmann, who plays for Atlético Madrid and has lived in the city for many years, has been photographed dining here.

Antoine Griezmann· Madrid2023-10

Albert Adrià's celebrated tapas bar on Avinguda del Paral·lel, a pioneer of creative Mediterranean small plates — Aitana Bonmatí, the Ballon d'Or winning Barcelona and Spain midfielder who is from Sant Pere de Ribes, has been photographed at this acclaimed local restaurant.

Aitana Bonmatí· Barcelona2023-11

Nobu's celebrated Marbella outpost on the Bulevar Príncipe Alfonso — Karim Benzema, who spent many summers in Marbella during his Real Madrid years, has been photographed at this iconic destination on Spain's Costa del Sol.

Karim Benzema· Marbella2023-07

The Roca brothers' legendary three-Michelin-star restaurant, voted the world's best multiple times — Pedri, the Barcelona and Spain midfielder regarded as one of football's most gifted players, has been photographed at this Catalan culinary institution close to his club.

Pedri· Girona2023-12

The Eixample's extraordinary restaurant from chefs Oriol Castro, Eduard Xatruch and Mateu Casañas, voted the world's best restaurant in 2024 — Alexia Putellas, the two-time Ballon d'Or winner who plays for FC Barcelona Femení, has been photographed at this hometown pinnacle.

Alexia Putellas· Barcelona2023-09

The Eixample's beloved artisanal pizza restaurant — Aitana (Aitana Ocaña), Spain's biggest pop star who is from Sant Climent de Llobregat near Barcelona, has been photographed at this celebrated local favourite.

Aitana· Barcelona2023-11

Almagro's acclaimed two-Michelin-star restaurant from the Sandoval brothers — Enrique Iglesias, who was born in Madrid and carries the city in his heart, has been photographed at this celebrated Madrid institution on visits to his hometown.

Enrique Iglesias· Madrid2023-11

Born la Ribera's legendary tapas bar from Pep Manubens — Lamine Yamal, Barcelona's born-and-raised teenage prodigy who won the Euros with Spain before his 17th birthday, has been photographed at this iconic neighbourhood institution.

Lamine Yamal· Barcelona2024-05

The Eixample's celebrated seafood restaurant — Gavi, Barcelona's tenacious midfield maestro who has made Spain and his club proud, has been photographed at this beloved Barcelona institution.

Gavi· Barcelona2023-11

Alicante's Michelin-starred restaurant from chef María José San Román, celebrated as one of the finest expressions of Valencian cuisine — Carlos Alcaraz, who is from El Palmar, Murcia and is the world's most exciting young tennis champion, has been photographed at this acclaimed institution close to his home region.

Carlos Alcaraz· Alicante2023-11