SLEEP EASY: Where to stay in Javea on Spain’s Costa Blanca
FOR a town that has had a Parador for five decades, Javea has a surprisingly small amount of good places to stay.
It was back in 1969 that Javea built its celebrated state-run parador, something of a badge for any self-respecting special place to take...
Secrets from the deep: As reservoirs dry up across Spain, long lost ancient sites...
ACROSS Spain archaeological treasures are emerging from the deep as a prolonged drought causes reservoir levels to drop to their lowest in decades.
The severe drought parching Spain this summer is proving disastrous for farmers and has forced water restrictions on urban areas, but for...
Camping Órgiva is the perfect base for your visit to La Alpujarra in Spain’s Granada
NESTLED in the heart of La Alpujarra, with easy access to amenities and beautiful scenery, Camping Órgiva is the ideal destination for those wanting to visit the area.
A family-run business, the campsite started over 25 years ago and is open all year round. The swimming...
Childhood inspiration: On the trail of the young Pablo Picasso through Spain
AS we approach the 50th anniversary of the death of Pablo Picasso - a series of events are planned for 2023 – it is true to say that his legendary status remains undimmed.
The Malaga-born artist came to define 20th century art, and unlike many...
Happy Hat Trick: Vida, Tree House and Leo’s bring a vibrant new feel to...
LIKE London buses, as the saying goes, you wait ages for one to arrive then three turn up at the same time.
That’s the case with a hat trick of new restaurants opening in Mallorca over the last month.
The first is Leo’s Grill, in Portals,...
Meet the two friends behind the first gluten-free bakery in Ronda
THE idea had been slowly warming up for years.
But when it came, it was a masterstroke for Ronda: the first gluten-free baker!
Piquito Bakery, set up by friends Javier Criado and Juan Antonio Rosado, is the perfect place to buy bread, pastries and biscuits for...
Andalucia’s poshest pet hotel
Students from all over Europe come to Andalucia’s poshest pet hotel to learn how to groom, writes Jon Clarke
Getting arty in Malaga’s Frigiliana
A MUST-VISIT for those who appreciate art and culture, the picturesque village of Frigiliana in Malaga region, officially voted “one of the most beautiful villages in Spain”, is holding its Sixth Frigiliana Art Route from 7-9 October.
This special event, full of artists’ open houses...
LATEST: What you need to know about the new Covid rules for travelling to...
AT long last, Spain has lifted restrictions on unvaccinated travellers from outside the EU visiting Spain for tourism purposes.
The long awaited easing of travel rules comes ahead of the busy summer holiday season and means those British and American travellers can visit Spain even...
Almeria on a plate: Fruit farms, the best market and a Spanish family’s top...
I AM standing outside a jumble of small shops and apartments on a busy street in the centre of Almeria. My boyfriend, a Spanish native and something of a culinary whizz, is my guide for a foodie tour of the city.
We are to visit...
Ski’s not the limit : Add an extra dimension to your winter sports experience with...
NO trip to the Sierra Nevada is complete without paying homage to Granada’s most iconic landmark, the stunning Alhambra Palace.
This magical 13th century Arabic building dominates the city from its hilltop eyrie.
After a morning tour of the sumptuous 13th century monument and its...
Surfing on the Costa de la Luz
Jon Clarke takes a surf class in El Palmar, the hippest resort on the Costa de la Luz
National Geographic lists village in Malaga as one of most ‘curious’ in Spain
THE prestigious travel magazine National Geographic has included a town in Malaga as one of the most ‘curious’ in Spain.
Southern Spain is home to some curious and unusual places, full of unusual landscapes that transport visitors to fantasy worlds where hidden villages brim in...
Cordoba’s Alcazar de los Reyes Cristianos: Where the Christian, Roman and Moorish meet
FEW places in Spain boast a history as rich and varied as Cordoba’s breathtaking Alcazar.
Founded in 1328 by Alfonso XI, this palace has served as everything from the residence of the Spanish Inquisition to a garrison for Napoleon's troops and even hosted Columbus...
BEACHES: The secrets of Mijas on Spain’s Costa del Sol
THEY turn up in their droves. On tour buses, or in cars, and stretch their legs for about 400 metres. Out come the cameras and the ticklists and, wait… there is the donkey statue, perfect for a family snap, the vista to the sea,...
VALENCIA: Summer food fights, festivals and candle-lit tributes
Temperatures have hit the roof and the whole city is feeling it, but that doesn’t mean the fun is over for summer. We’re switching from hiking weekends to beachfront vibes, midday meriendas to breezy al fresco evenings, and celebrating everything that makes Valencia unique...
BEST CHEFS IN THE WORLD: how Spain’s Famous Five have led to the Spanish...
WHEN the annual list for the top 100 chefs in the world came out last month, it made for proud reading for Spain.
There were an incredible four Spanish cooks in the global Top 10, while seven made it into the Top 20.
That Madrid’s culinary...
WATCH: A new star is born as final piece placed atop tower in Gaudi’s...
THE architectural masterpiece by Antoni Gaudi took another step towards completion as a giant multifaceted star was lifted into place atop one of Sagrada Familia’s main towers.
The 12-pointed star, which weighs 5.5 tonnes and measures 7 metres across, was installed atop the tower dedicated...
TRAVEL SPAIN: Five really good reasons why Valencia deserves to be World Design Capital...
SPANISH architecture usually makes one think of a Gaudi building melting into itself.
Either that or an intricate archway at the Alhambra, a honey-coloured farmhouse, or an ancient castle or two.
In other words, the mind's eye does not jump to the 2022 World Design Capital...
The ultimate bar crawl and guide to tapas in Granada
WHEN in Rome they say you should do as the Roman's do. And in Granada, I was equally happy to follow suit. Here the locals are known for the free tapas, stunning scenery and vibrant nightlife. I couldn't wait to take a bite out...
SPANISH DINERS go wild for elephants
WHAT Spain’s trendy diners want most after cocktails is exotic wildlife. The restaurants de moda boast elephants, rhinos and giraffe, and good sushi.
Looking for an adventure? Here are 12 epic walks to take in Spain
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SECRET CADIZ: Why Valdevaqueros, near Tarifa, is the best show on the Costa de...
Tarifa's Tumbao is the coolest place to hang out on Cadiz' Costa de la Luz, writes Jon Clarke
Spain by train: Tickets now on sale for new low-cost high speed rail journeys...
TICKETS are now on sale for a new high-speed 'low-cost' rail service between Valencia and Madrid.
The Avlo service, starting on February 21, is being run by state operator Renfe, who already have AVE fast trains on the same route.
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Services will depart from Valencia at...
Exploring Spain’s Serrania de Ronda by bike is a true adventure
Discovering Arriate and the Serrania de Ronda by bike has never been easier
Patios of Cordoba: Where even the most reluctant gardener will find inspiration
It had been on my bucket list for years and yet somehow, I had never quite got round to it, but with foreign travel curbed and curfews still in place, it was time to look closer to home and the patios of Cordoba beckoned, writes Fiona Govan.
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British investment fund continues to hoover up Spain’s best-loved resort hotels with Costa del Sol purchase
YET another of the Costa del Sol’s most famous luxury resorts has been snapped up by a British investment fund after Estepona’s luxury Kempinski...
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PAWFECT PROJECT: Spain’s Renfe marks first year of ‘Proyecto Mascota Grande’ with successful transport of 1,800 large dogs
RENFE has successfully transported 1,800 big dogs in its first year of 'Proyecto Mascota Grande.'
The pet-friendly service, known as the ‘Big Pet Project’, was...
