Sep 27, 2019 • 6 min read
Andalucia is Spain at its most passionate: a rugged land of medieval castles, broad beaches and Moorish-tinged cities. Here are five reasons to visit.
Sep 27, 2019 • 6 min read
Andalucia is Spain at its most passionate: a rugged land of medieval castles, broad beaches and Moorish-tinged cities. Here are five reasons to visit.
Sep 23, 2019 • 8 min read
Majestic, mysterious Andalucia in southern Spain has long fascinated Caterina Hrysomallis. Here she recounts the stops on her road trip around the region.
Sep 18, 2019 • 6 min read
From its uber-fresh red tuna to its famously dry sherry, Spain’s soulful southernmost province, Cádiz, is a joy for food-loving travellers.
Sep 16, 2019 • 4 min read
Poblenou lies at the centre of the Barcelona design movement, with trendy markets, concept stores and innovative festivals. Check out our favourite spots.
Sep 10, 2019 • 4 min read
La Mercè is Barcelona’s biggest festival, taking place this year from 20-24 September 2019. Writer Esme Fox shares her tips on how to join the fun.
Jul 28, 2019 • 5 min read
Barcelona – laid-back, beautiful and right on the beach – is a great city to bring the kids.
Jul 19, 2019 • 5 min read
Barcelona's popularity as a tourist destination has surged in recent years, but there are still many local barrios (neighbourhoods) to explore away from…
Jul 16, 2019 • 5 min read
A compact city that you can easily discover in two days, Seville yields its multiple treasures in an unhurried way, with minimal planning necessary. Find…
Jul 12, 2019 • 4 min read
When you think you've seen and done it all and things just can’t get any better, what are you supposed to do? You do 'it' (whatever 'it' might be) in the…
Jul 10, 2019 • 5 min read
Mallorca is a legendary party location, and the yachting and beach bashes are certainly fun – but those aspects alone make it difficult to distinguish it…
Jul 10, 2019 • 7 min read
Nothing elevates sport like rivalry. The occasions are bigger, the prize greater and the losses that much more painful when the opponent is a long…
Jul 2, 2019 • 5 min read
Every March, Valencia is consumed by a burning fever as the Spanish city celebrates Las Fallas, a truly unique combination of art, humour and fire. The…
Jul 1, 2019 • 5 min read
Venture beyond Barcelona and its urban pleasures and you’ll find a region of forested hills, pristine beaches and medieval villages.
Jun 12, 2019 • 5 min read
A weekend in Barcelona can only ever be a teaser of what this majestic beachside city has to offer, so here is a grab-bag of highlights, spanning ancient…
Jun 11, 2019 • 7 min read
There’s nothing quite like traveling with your dad. To be sure, questionable decision-making and eye-rolling jokes will be frequent – not to mention the…
Jun 5, 2019 • 5 min read
In need of a digital detox, your shakras aligning or just a health kick in the sun? Then set your sights on Ibiza. Home to some of the world’s most…
May 17, 2019 • 3 min read
The thought of the Game of Thrones finale is bringing bittersweet feelings to many fans, not least because it means an end to a brilliant piece of weekly…
May 16, 2019 • 4 min read
The venue for the Champions League Final between Liverpool and Tottenham on 1 June is well chosen. For a start, no city on earth has a finer footballing…
Apr 12, 2019 • 5 min read
Calle Ponzano, a street lined with tapas bars and cocktail spots in Madrid's Chamberí neighbourhood, has skyrocketed in popularity in recent years. In…
Nov 2, 2018 • 5 min read
Sink your feet into unspoilt powder-white sands, then grab your kitesurfing kit and hit the Atlantic waves. Welcome to one of Spain’s favourite summer…
Nov 2, 2018 • 4 min read
Madrid’s Las Salesas neighbourhood – named for the nearby Plaza de las Salesas – has sprung to life in recent years thanks to a new wave of pioneering…
Oct 30, 2018 • 5 min read
Centuries-old castles, rust-red-roofed homes, white-walled alleys, soul-stirring strategic cliff-top sites and an enthrallingly volatile history: Cádiz’…