Off the beaten track: Five destinations to explore in Spain during 2026
Fiona Govan shares her favourite destinations far away from the tourist crowds, where it is still possible to find the authentic Spain.
Summer is secured: Storm Francis replenishes key reservoirs on the Costa del Sol and Sotogrande – but what about the rest of Andalucia?
STORM Francis has officially ended the drought crisis for this year, replenishing Andalucia’s reservoirs with enough water to guarantee a restriction-free summer. Regional authorities confirmed
Wet October and fewer ‘home’ tourists are blamed for slight fall in 2025 Costa Blanca hotel stays
A WET October and a slight drop in domestic tourists have been blamed for a fall in Costa Blanca hotel occupancy rates in 2025. The
This wild mountain escape in Andalucia shines in every season – here’s what you need to know
FROM the beach, it looks like a hazy blue silhouette on the horizon. But less than an hour after leaving the Costa del Sol, that
Why New Year’s Eve is called ‘nochevieja’ in Spain – and what it says about the Spanish way of life
AS the clock ticks towards midnight on December 31, Spain prepares not just for a new year, but for nochevieja – a name that never
Big Scandinavian boost unveiled for Spain’s Valencia airport
VALENCIA airport will- for the first time in 2026- run direct flights to all four Scandinavian capitals. Services to and from Copenhagen, Oslo, Stockholm and
FIESTA! The best festivals in Spain for your 2026 travel bucket list
Now Christmas is out of the way, it’s time to look ahead to 2026 and plan your fiestas for the year.
Tenerife is spearheading a new kind of whale and dolphin watching – here’s what you need to know
A DARK, curved fin slices briefly through the Atlantic’s surface before vanishing into the blue. Moments later, a sleek grey back breaks the water again,
FROM THE ARCHIVES: Why Spain is THE food capital of the world after raking in Michelin stars and dominating restaurant league tables – thanks to THESE legends
First published December 25, 2023 IT was exactly a year ago that I sat down with friends for one of the most otherworldly culinary experiences
The ancient capitals of Spain – Ten cities that were once seats of Spanish power
EVERY city in Spain has fascinating stories to tell and historic artefacts to show off, but did you know which were once former capitals of
Twelve days of Spanish Christmas: our pick of hidden holiday traditions to discover in Andalucia
FORGET the snow and Santa – Christmas in Andalucia is a festive feast full of quirky customs, mouth-watering food, and colourful celebrations you won’t find
YOU’RE COOKING THAT?: The Christmas dishes of half a dozen top Spanish chefs, some who won’t touch the festive favourite Jamon
By Jon Clarke and Alessio Ghirlanda AS anyone in the restaurant trade knows, the world’s leading chefs lead the charge at home over Christmas. It’s
SLIDE AWAY: Isn’t it time you went for it and splashed out on a luxury chalet in an exciting new skiing resort away from Spain this winter? The Luxury Chalet Company has some ideas
SO you’ve skied Sierra Nevada a dozen times and ventured a few times to Andorra and Baqueira in the Pyrenees, but now you want something
This town west of Malaga ushers in the New Year with a unique costume party – here’s what you need to know
IF you are looking for a New Year’s Eve celebration with a twist this winter, the village of Coin west of Malaga may be your
These hiking routes among Malaga’s snow-capped mountaintops are perfect for a Christmas escape -here’s what you need to know
IF you think Malaga is all sun loungers and seaside chiringuitos, Christmas is the season that proves otherwise. When the crowds thin out and temperatures
This town on Costa Blanca is home to one of Spain’s most charming Christmas markets – here’s what you need to know
HALFWAY between Valencia and Alicante, nestled between the mountains and the sea, lies a town that locals proudly call ‘the jewel of the Costa Blanca.’
Feel like getting away this festive season? Check out these five alternative Christmas plans in Spain
SPAIN is gearing up for a white Christmas—but not necessarily the kind involving snow. While families across the country prepare for traditional feasts, tourism experts
Budding linguists warned to avoid using these phrases while on holiday in Spain
BEFORE setting off to a new destination, it can be helpful to learn some local phrases to use while abroad. Even during the winter season,
Off the beaten track: Check out these five destinations in Spain still crying out for tourists to pay a visit
PROTESTS against tourism, angry locals targeting tourists with water pistols, and pictures of banners saying,’Your paradise is our nightmare’ have dominated local and international media
Surprising Spain: This Costa del Sol resort has dozens of amazing unsung chefs and easily the highest quality restaurant scene in Andalucia
I’VE seen Robert de Niro, Michelle Obama and footballer Ronaldo dipping into restaurants in Marbella over the last two decades. I even spotted Hugh Grant
From Almodovar to Game of Thrones: See Spain via its most famous films and series one location at a time
SPAIN is rolling out the red carpet for film buffs with a new tourism programme that lets visitors explore the country through the lens of
Spain unveils new €60 pass granting unlimited travel on all trains and long-distance buses – all you need to know
SPAIN is set to roll out a new nationwide public transport pass offering unlimited travel for just €60 a month. Launching in January 2026, the
LIFE IN SPAIN: Christmas markets are everywhere once again – but what can their subtle differences teach us about Spanish history and culture, asks FIONA GOVAN
At the Christmas markets that pop up across Spain you’ll still find clues to long treasured traditions that are quintessentially Spanish.
FROM THE ARCHIVES: ‘These are my top sight-seeing tips for Bilbao – including the wonderful Guggenheim Museum’
BILBAO is the Basque Country’s biggest city and with much to explore, we have prepared a guide for the ultimate visit. Culture filled cities, stunning
Into the abyss: The Olive Press dives down into the Desfiladero del Tajo which will be one of Andalucia’s key highlights in 2026
IT will be one of the most exciting adventures for tourists in 2026. When Ronda’s Desfiladero del Tajo is finally completed by early Spring it
Forget Benidorm, discover Altea, the Costa Blanca’s beautiful white-washed and blue-domed secret
FORGET what you think you know about the Costa Blanca. Sure, there are the skyscraper resorts and sprawling, sun-drenched sands, but tucked between the jagged