A tale of two cities
Bad boys, IT Girls and Wags... but for those in the know, like Kate Moss, Simon Cowell and Prince Harry, there is a lot more to discover in the heart of Andalucia’s most maligned resort, writes Jon Clarke
My Top 10 places to visit in Andalucía
Which are your top 10 places to visit in Andalucía?
Andalucia scoops five of Spain’s top 10 tourist destinations
Sevilla, Marbella and Malaga were all among TripAdvisor's top destinations
The romance of Marbella: Explore the city’s vibrant history and rich culture
MARBELLA’S name has long conjured visions of a picture-perfect city of gleaming yachts, designer boutiques and luxury hotels… all with an endless stream of celebrity
The Spanish city hailed as the ‘Cuba of Europe’
CÁDIZ has been nicknamed ‘Little Havana’, for its narrow streets and architecture that reflect the Cuban capital. The Andalusian city, on Spain’s southern coast, has
LIFE IN SPAIN: the Running of the Bulls in Spain’s Pamplona
“Toros de lidia” (fighting bulls) are famously aggressive, but they are also herd animals. When they are in a group, together with castrated bulls (steers),
Cuenca: a must-see city in Castilla de La Mancha
CUENCA, situated 2 hours outside of Madrid by car, is a gem of a place to visit. Arguably, the city is not so much a
Five alternative holiday venues for those looking to pass on Spain this summer
WHERE is the best holiday destination other than Spain? Huffpost spoke with several travel experts to find out: “The southeastern European nation has a long
Spain’s flamingo paradise: Discover Fuente de Piedra’s art & nature in Malaga
DO you like flamingos? If so, there’s a town in Malaga you need to visit! Only 35 miles north of Malaga city, the town of
Discover these two famous wine producing regions just a short hop from Madrid
JUST outside of Spain’s capital, you’ll find vast agricultural lands, rolling hills and history all to be enjoyed with some of the country’s best wine
Experience the Grandeur of Corpus Christi and June’s Vibrant Festivities in Andalucia
ANDALUCIA comes alive in June for the celebrations of Corpus Christi and a host of other exciting festivals. While the cities of Sevilla and Granada
Granada’s 1001 Musicas-CaixaBank Festival Returns with a Stellar Line-up, Headlined by Robert Plant
GRANADA is gearing up to host the fifth edition of the 1001 Musicas-CaixaBank festival. And this year promises to be the most ambitious yet, with
Thousands of British and American tourists descend on Andalucian town vying to be new cruise ship capital
THE Port of Motril in Granada, which acts as a gateway to Southern Spain, received a huge influx British and American tourists yesterday. The town
Costa del Sol marinas totally booked up for a record summer marked by British and French flags
MARINAS across the Costa del Sol are bracing for their busiest summer on record, after a booking bonanza that has left some ports completely sold
These 10 beaches have been shortlisted for the Best Beach in Spain title – but do you agree?
SPAIN is famed for its beaches – after all the marketing slogan ‘sun, sea and sand’ was thought up for a reason. From miles of
Small town with a big appetite: La Linea’s tuna route did Spain’s bluefin tuna territory proud
By Betty Dalary in La Linea de la Concepcion DUSTY border town La Línea de la Concepción might not be the first place that comes
The sizzling valley town in Spain that’s actually bigger than New York
IT’S not Madrid, nor is it Barcelona. But the Spanish town larger than New York City is an Adalusian town called Écija. Located in the
These trips through Spain are perfect for retirees looking to escape the heat
Three spectacular inland destinations offer cool retreats and cultural treasures for older people seeking summer relief AS Spain’s summer temperatures soar, why not try to
HIDDEN CORNERS OF SPAIN: Santa Fe is just 8kms outside Granada but has its own history
FOR most people, Santa Fe is a place in the USA, vaguely recalled from 1950s Western movies. The original Santa Fe is Andalucian, and much
Where to find Spain’s ‘Red Sea’ of blooming poppies
THOUSANDS of red poppies are blooming across the Spanish province of Ciudad Real with Spring’s arrival. The town of Socuéllamos, with about 12,000 residents, is
As World Bee Day passes, Dilip Kuner takes a look at these tiny – but essential – insect superheroes
SPRING brings with it a sensory overload: blooming jacaranda, clinking glasses of cava, and – if you listen closely – a soft buzz in the
Andalucia in Spring: Light, colour and the call of El Rocío
SPRING in Andalucia doesn’t tiptoe in. It arrives with rhythm, scent and colour – carried on warm breezes, shouted from church towers, and stamped into
Eat, walk, discover: Jon Clarke takes an exciting tasting tour through the heart of Palma
YOU don’t really know a city until you’ve eaten your way through it. Palma, Mallorca’s buzzing capital, isn’t just a feast for the eyes with
Famous Wreck Scuba Diving Sites in Malta
MALTA is a top spot for divers from all over the world. Its clear blue waters hold many secrets. Many of these secrets are shipwrecks
How has Gibraltar come out of nowhere to break cruise ship records – and unnerve the Spanish competition?
GIBRALTAR has been celebrating a record April for cruise ship calls that has put the wind up its Spanish neighbours. As the Olive Press reported
The beautiful Spanish fortress on an island far from Spain
LOOKING across the old town of Croatia’s Hvar island and out over the crystal-clear waters of the Adriatic Sea is a medieval Spanish fortress. Built
Get off the motorway in Spain this summer with these rural road trips
TIRED of going on road trips and just endlessly cruising along busy motorways? We’ve rounded up some of the most scenic routes in Spain that
The longest ‘greenway’ tunnel in Europe is hidden away in this corner of Spain
In the rocky landscapes of northern Spain lies a hidden gem for cycling and hiking enthusiasts: the Uitzi Tunnel. Stretching an impressive 2,680 metres, it
HIDDEN CORNERS OF SPAIN: Vejer de la Frontera – a whitewashed hilltop dream
DRIVING the coast road west from Gibraltar, as the sun drifts toward Cadiz, there’s a moment – about an hour into the journey – when