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A view of the Ermita del Rocio near Huelva, Andalucia, Spain.

Mar 9, 202611 min read

The 13 best things to do in Huelva, Spain

Cycling the Costa Brava and Southern France — September 2025
Bay of Portlligat in Cadaques, Spain

Feb 12, 202615 min read

Spain itineraries: 6 great routes that cover the whole country

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Jan 13, 20267 min read

The best places to visit in Spain in spring

Green mountains and white houses in Zahara de la Sierra village.
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Oct 22, 20255 min read

Best of the white towns in Spain's Cádiz province

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Jul 30, 20258 min read

A guide to Green Spain: The best of the northern region

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People at Quimet i Quimet tapas bar, Barri Gotic.

Jul 16, 202510 min read

What to eat and drink in Spain

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May 15, 202511 min read

12 of the prettiest towns and villages in Spain

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Mar 19, 202510 min read

20 of the best things to do in Spain

MAY 4, 2024: Street scenes in Bilbao, Basque Country Spain
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Mar 5, 202512 min read

Extend your trip to Spain with these 5 weekend breaks

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Nov 19, 20244 min read

Copy my trip: An unforgettable family trip to Spain with Elsewhere by Lonely Planet

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Nov 6, 20249 min read

8 things to do in Northwest Spain - beyond hiking the Camino de Santiago

Aug 1, 20248 min read

Eco-friendly cars connect to the best of Spain’s Basque Country

May 17, 2024: In the afternoon, we traveled to the Walled City of Cuenca, which is a UNESCO site. We met our tour guide, Diego Alvarez Martinez, at the Parador de Cuenca. We walked across the San Pablo Bridge to the walled city. Once across the bridge, we come upon the famous Hanging Houses of Cuenca. There used to be many of these hanging houses, but now, only three remain. We then walk over to the Cathedral of Cueca, which is notable for its Gothic, Romanesque, and Neo-Gothic architecture. From there, we visit the Mangana Tower and the Cerro del Socorro for views of the town. The Cerro is on the top of the Hoz del Huécar and there lies a large statue of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
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Jul 24, 20247 min read

Architectural wonders of Cuenca and Toledo

MAY 5, 2024: Elene Corta rides a bike over the Urola Greenway, which is one of Spain’s ‘via verdes’ that used to train tracks, but are now biking and walking trails.
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Jul 19, 20245 min read

Spain’s Vías Verdes exemplify its cycling culture

APRIL 29, 2024: Retiro Park, Madrid, Spain. Carmen Anton, one of BIT 2025’s hosts, entering the park from the main stone entrance, her walking through the park, through the trees, at the park’s lake, and at the Crystal Palace. We did her interview at a “quiet spot” which didn’t end up being quiet at all since a man nearby started to perform random songs on glasses

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Jul 16, 20245 min read

Protecting Spain’s heritage: Barcelona, Madrid and beyond

May 17, 2024: This morning, we filmed at Quesos Artisanos Villarejo, which makes award-winning cheeses - especially Manchego cheese. We met with Miguel Romero Saiz, who gave us a tour of the facility. He showed us all the steps of making their cheese. Afterwards, we did a tasting of their award-winning cheese.

Afterward, we went to a nearby farm where they milk sheep for their cheese. Local farmer Jose Andres Prieto Valencia showed us how he herds the sheep and milks them.
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Jul 12, 20248 min read

Spanish agritourism: Rural experiences in La Rioja and beyond

May 16, 2024: We started the day at the Centro Ecuestre Los Caireles. There we met our hosts Miguel Angel and his brother Jesus, who own and run the farm. (Miguel Angel wore a black vest.) The Centro is a horse back riding school. We shot pics at their farm and then headed to the town of Consuegra. On the mountain overlooking the town, there is a castle and several windmills. We shot pics and video of Miguel Angel and Jesus riding around the windmills and the castle. This area is notable because it is where the fictional Don Quixote rode around in Miguel de Cervantes’ famous novel. Afterward, we returned back to El Centro where we filmed our hosts riding by grape vineyards and olive groves to the nearby Villafranca de los Caballeros lagoons.
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Jul 8, 202410 min read

Celebrating Sustainable Spain

Mar 22, 20245 min read

Is Spain's late-night dining culture about to change?

A chef prepares paella in Spain

Sep 25, 20238 min read

The 9 best food festivals in Spain put travel on the menu

May 12, 20235 min read

Spain’s best music festivals to experience in summer 2023

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Mar 14, 20235 min read

Planning on visiting Spain for Semana Santa? Here’s all you need to know

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Nov 14, 20229 min read

Unspoiled Spain: How to feel the spirit of the northern coast

Various tapas served in a tapas bar, directly above view

Apr 25, 20228 min read

Discover Spain's unsung food capitals: 11 culinary cities worth the trip

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Apr 19, 20217 min read

Unforgettable experiences off the beaten path in Spain

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Sep 24, 20206 min read

How this Spanish island is doing tourism differently

People at Quimet i Quimet tapas bar, Barri Gotic.

Jun 5, 20203 min read

Can tapas survive the COVID-19 pandemic?

Couple sharing a drink and tapas at Quimet i Quimet, Barri Gotic.

Apr 29, 20204 min read

Virtual Vacation: Spain

Performer wearing an elaborate costume at The Carnival in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

Jan 14, 20204 min read

How to celebrate Carnival in Spain

Men dressed as the Three Kings in elaborate outfits stand on a boat on Kings Day in Barcelona, with their subjects behind them.

Nov 20, 20193 min read

How and where to celebrate Kings' Day in Spain

A white boat moored on a beach, with a jetty to the left and a stone structure to the right; out to sea is a dramatic peaked island.

Sep 27, 20196 min read

The spirit of southern Spain: reasons to visit Andalucia

A dramatic sunset over the Malaga skyline, which has a mixture of modern and historic buildings and a church spire at its centre.

Sep 23, 20198 min read

My Andalucia road trip: sights, sounds and tastes of Spain

Looking over the skyline of Poblenou, with modern skyscrapers in the background and the blue Mediterranean beyond.

Sep 16, 20194 min read

Why Poblenou is Barcelona's coolest neighbourhood

Colourful giants parading through La Rambla during La Mercè festival; the giants are made from papier-mâché and wear traditional religious dress, while onlookers watch the procession.

Sep 10, 20194 min read

La Mercè: my guide to Barcelona's biggest festival

Teens sit on the viewpoint with a view of the city of Barcelona stretching off into the distance

Jul 28, 20194 min read

Free things to do in Barcelona that kids will love

Teens sit on the viewpoint with a view of the city of Barcelona stretching off into the distance

Jul 19, 20195 min read

The best Barcelona barrios for escaping the crowds

The Metropol Parasol (officially called Setas de Sevilla), a structure in the shape of a pergola made of wood and concrete.

Jul 16, 20195 min read

How to spend the perfect weekend in Seville

Looking over Deià's honey-coloured houses, which occupy a stunning mountain-top location overlooking the Mediterranean.

Jul 10, 20195 min read

Doing Love Island differently: Mallorca without the crowds

Kite surfing in Tarifa with beachgoers on the sand.

Nov 2, 20185 min read

Tarifa: the Costa de la Luz’s outdoors capital

San Vicente de la Barquera, with the snow-capped Picos de Europa behind it © Jon Chica / Shutterstock

Mar 28, 20186 min read

Cantabria: discovering Spain’s little-visited north coast

The valley near Valle Gran Rey, on La Gomera island in Spain.

Mar 13, 20187 min read

The unsung Canary Island: exploring La Gomera

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Oct 26, 20176 min read

Valencia and Alicante: beaches, barrios and otherworldly buildings

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May 2, 20175 min read

Five reasons to visit Castellón

The fertile green landscape of Galicia

Mar 30, 20175 min read

Galicia: exploring the crossroads of Spanish and Celtic culture

A view across the rooftops of picturesque Cáceres.

May 10, 20165 min read

Unexplored Spain: road-tripping around Extremadura

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Jan 29, 20167 min read

24 food-filled hours in San Sebastián

Residential buildings along canal, Girona, Catalunya, Spain.

Jun 30, 20155 min read

48 hours in Girona

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Feb 17, 20154 min read

A perfect day in Barcelona

Festive lights on the Carrer Montsió. Image by Núria / CC BY-SA 2.0

Dec 8, 20145 min read

A local's guide to Christmas and New Year in Barcelona

The traditional christmas market at the Catedral. Image by Barcelona Tourism

Dec 1, 20144 min read

Best things to do in Barcelona this December

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