The city's most staggering discovery is the brutalist National Library building, a structure so bizarre and seemingly out of place that many are left unsure as to what to make of it. It still is a perfectly functional library, so do drop in to get a good look at what's inside – you might just chance upon an English-language exhibition.

Located across from the mainland town of La Guaira, Isla Grande offers crystal clear waters, coral reefs, and white sandy beaches. Despite the small size of the island, there are many little hotels and restaurants, catering to most budgets. The island offers great opportunities for snorkeling and practicing all kinds of water sports, like surfing at the famous surf break near the Sister Moon hotel (caution is advised as the spot requires some expertise and knowledge of the coral reef). The Caribbean cuisine stands out due to the abundance of seafood and coconuts which creates a perfect mix of flavors. Famous Caribbean recipes are made of conch, lobster, crab, octopus, squid, shrimp, fish and many other delicious ingredients.

The Rumskulla oak, also known as the Kvill oak, is an oak tree near Norra Kvill National Park in Vimmerby. It is a fine example of one of Europe's oldest and largest trees with an estimated age of 850 to 1,000 years. Proudly surviving the ages, it is a rare and magnificent representative of Sweden's dwindling population of significant ancient trees, with a circumference measuring an impressive 13 meters.