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A hiker admires the view of Albarracin. Albarracin, Teruel, Aragon, Spain

Sep 27, 20225 min read

5 of the best hiking routes in Spain: find magic on the trail

Lonely Planet senior news editor Melissa Yeager at the Cathedral in Santiago de Compostela after finishing the Portuguese Way of the pilgrimage.

Jul 25, 202215 min read

Camino de Santiago: Here's my itinerary from two weeks walking the Portuguese Way

High mountains trekking two people Picos de Europa, Cantabria, Spain.

Jul 17, 20226 min read

8 incredible national parks in Spain

Enjoying the sunset of Es Vedra inside a cave with 3 windows, Ibiza,
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Jun 24, 20228 min read

Discovering the off-season beauty of Spain’s Balearic Islands

Melissa Yeager starting the Portuguese Way of the Camino de Santiago.

Jun 21, 20229 min read

I walked the Portuguese Way of the Camino de Santiago. Here's what it was like

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

Crystal Palace in Retiro Park, Madrid, Spain

Jul 12, 20215 min read

Madrid’s best parks for sightseeing

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Apr 19, 20217 min read

Unforgettable experiences off the beaten path in Spain

A scene of a vineyard amidst a volcanic landscape. Low-growing bright green vines are sheltered by semicircular stone walls, and beyond them is a hill of black soil.

Jan 13, 20216 min read

Pace yourself in the world’s booziest races

Lake Enol, one of the Lakes of Covadonga as seen from La Picota in Picos De Europa.

Oct 26, 20205 min read

Spain's 10 natural wonders

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Sep 24, 20206 min read

How this Spanish island is doing tourism differently

Harbour at Symi.

Aug 25, 20208 min read

Dreaming of owning a home in the Mediterranean? Here's all you need to know

Buitrago Del Lozoya, Spain

Jul 16, 20202 min read

The Lord of the Rings inspired this new Spanish hiking trail

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

View from trail between Valldemossa and Deia.
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Feb 28, 20206 min read

Solo in Mallorca for the very best of Plan B hikes

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

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Sep 18, 20197 min read

Taste the best of Cádiz: seafood, sherry and southern Spanish cuisine

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

Sep 2, 20192 min read

Experience life on the surface of Mars in this Spanish cave

Travel News - Puerto De La Cruz Tenerife November 2018

Jul 29, 20191 min read

Why Tenerife is saying adios to Instagram-friendly stone towers

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

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Apr 12, 20195 min read

Calle Ponzano: where to go on Madrid’s hottest street

Kite surfing in Tarifa with beachgoers on the sand.

Nov 2, 20185 min read

Tarifa: the Costa de la Luz’s outdoors capital

Features - Madrid's iconic Gran Vía © Westend61 / Getty Images

Nov 2, 20184 min read

Where to shop in Madrid's Las Salesas neighbourhood

Beach view from La Más Bonita, Valencia

Oct 3, 20184 min read

The best spots for brunch in Valencia

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Jul 27, 20181 min read

A new pop-top electric camper is powered by battery with ZERO waste emissions

The Camino de Santiago route takes in the mountainous splendour of Gran Canaria's centre © Gran Canaria Natural and Active

Apr 25, 20185 min read

Hiking in Gran Canaria: the island’s best walks

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

Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias

Oct 26, 20176 min read

Valencia and Alicante: beaches, barrios and otherworldly buildings

Drinking among wall-to-wall bottles at El Tempranillo © Cassandra Gambill / Lonely Planet

Oct 12, 20174 min read

Bodegas, bars and beyond: where to drink wine in Madrid

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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

Features - Bokkado

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

Vincon's striking homeware. Image by Lonely Planet Images

Apr 21, 20155 min read

Barcelona's best shopping by neighbourhood

The interior of Barcelona Cathedral. Image by amalanos / CC BY 2.0

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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Oct 22, 20125 min read

Road-tripping Spain’s Mediterranean coast

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Jul 29, 20126 min read

The ultimate guide to Galicia

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May 24, 20114 min read

Europe's best national parks

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