Spain's 10 natural wonders
5 min read • Oct 26, 2020
Spain itself is a natural wonder. The Pyrenees and Picos de Europa are as beautiful as any mountain range on the continent. Here are Spain's top natural…
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- How this Spanish island is doing tourism differently
6 min read • Sep 24, 2020
Menorca, the easternmost of Spain’s Balearic Islands, has a fierce commitment to sustainability. Here's how it has approached low-key, responsible tourism.
- Dreaming of owning a home in the Mediterranean? Here's all you need to know
8 min read • Aug 25, 2020
Fancy a villa by the sea, or an apartment in a vibrant Mediterranean city? Here's what you need to know about buying property around the Med.
- We swapped our homes for life at sea: the families living on the Mediterranean
8 min read • Aug 18, 2020
From lightning storms to schoolwork, here's what it's like to live on a boat with your family and travel the world by sea.
- Can tapas survive the COVID-19 pandemic?
4 min read • Jun 5, 2020
The globally beloved tradition of Spanish tapas, with its small plates for sharing and intimate settings, could be threatened by the coronavirus pandemic.
- Virtual Vacation: Spain
5 min read • Apr 29, 2020
Until we can toast each other over a glass of sangria and plate of pinxtos under the Spanish sun, here’s a guide to experiencing the best of Spain at home.
- Love in Coronavirus: 'I start every day sending her a memory of a past adventure'
6 min read • Apr 7, 2020
James Gabriel Martin discusses trying to stay positive while being separated from his partner in another country.
- Solo in Mallorca for the very best of Plan B hikes
6 min read • Feb 28, 2020
When you're stood up by your hiking partner, it's time to switch plans and introduce your walking boots to the lofty trails of Spain's largest island
- How to celebrate Carnival in Spain
4 min read • Jan 14, 2020
Carnival takes place in cities all over Spain, but some parties are bigger than others. Here's our guide for the best places to celebrate.
- How and where to celebrate Kings' Day in Spain
3 min read • Nov 20, 2019
In Spain, Epiphany (6 January) is known as Kings' Day, and is celebrated like a second Christmas with food and gifts. Here’s how and where to get involved.
- Safety tips for travelers navigating civil unrest abroad
8 min read • Oct 16, 2019
Protests and strikes are a fact of life around the world. Find out how to navigate those places where civil unrest might disrupt travel plans - or decide if it…
- How to live like a local in Valencia
5 min read • Oct 16, 2019
Since writer Robert Kidd moved to Valencia in 2017 he's told anyone who’ll listen that it’s Spain’s best city. Here, he explains why.
- The spirit of southern Spain: reasons to visit Andalucia
6 min read • Sep 27, 2019
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.
- My Andalucia road trip: sights, sounds and tastes of Spain
8 min read • Sep 23, 2019
Majestic, mysterious Andalucia in southern Spain has long fascinated Caterina Hrysomallis. Here she recounts the stops on her road trip around the region.
- Taste the best of Cádiz: seafood, sherry and southern Spanish cuisine
6 min read • Sep 18, 2019
From its uber-fresh red tuna to its famously dry sherry, Spain’s soulful southernmost province, Cádiz, is a joy for food-loving travellers.
- Why Poblenou is Barcelona's coolest neighbourhood
4 min read • Sep 16, 2019
Poblenou lies at the centre of the Barcelona design movement, with trendy markets, concept stores and innovative festivals. Check out our favourite spots.
- La Mercè: my guide to Barcelona's biggest festival
4 min read • Sep 10, 2019
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.
- Free things to do in Barcelona that kids will love
5 min read • Jul 28, 2019
Barcelona – laid-back, beautiful and right on the beach – is a great city to bring the kids.
- The best Barcelona barrios for escaping the crowds
6 min read • Jul 19, 2019
Barcelona's popularity as a tourist destination has surged in recent years, but there are still many local barrios (neighbourhoods) to explore away from…
- How to spend the perfect weekend in Seville
5 min read • Jul 16, 2019
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…
- The natural way: why nude vacations are taking off
4 min read • Jul 12, 2019
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…
- Doing Love Island differently: Mallorca without the crowds
5 min read • Jul 10, 2019
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…