Come find an award-winning town buried in the heights of northern Spain
A SMALL town in Aragon has just been named as one of Europe’s top ‘hidden gems’. Albarracin – a one time frontier town between Christian
HIDDEN CORNERS OF SPAIN: The Andalucian hotspot with ancient traditions, natural beauty, and the endangered Iberian Lynx
YOU may occasionally come across a botijo in an antiques shop. These are traditional clay water jars which ‘sweat’. For many centuries, Spanish people have
LIFE IN SPAIN: A Village festival in the Cadiz mountains that reaches into the very soul of Andalucia
THE big festivals are fantastic. Of course they are. Sevilla on the first night of the April Fair, when the Portada is lit up for
The most enchanting city in Spain? Get ready – Ronda Romántica is about to happen!
FROM Friday May 30 to Sunday June1, the city of Ronda is going to erupt with artistic and musical events, live drama and children’s activities
HIDDEN CORNERS OF SPAIN: The Malaga village with a Scottish connection
THIS has to be one of the strangest Spanish stories of them all. In the third week of August each year, beautiful little town of
HIDDEN CORNERS OF SPAIN: Palma del Río is the perfect stop on the way from Cordoba to Sevilla
POETS write about two Andalucian rivers, and it just so happens that Palma del Río is surrounded by both of them. The Guadalquivir (mentioned by
Don’t miss the Sanlucar Wine Festival 2025 if you like Andalucia and love sherry
The annual Manzanilla Fair will be held in Andalucia’s Sanlúcar de Barrameda from Tuesday May 27 to Sunday June 1, 2025. So now the twin
Skip the crowds at these hidden Balearic Island beauty spots from Ibiza to Formentera
IN the past few years, the Balearic Islands have become overrun with tourists in popular hotspots. This phenomenon has frustrated locals and visitors, who dream
Tips and road rules for campervans and caravans in Spain this summer
SUMMER holidays are approaching, the sunshine is here, and what better way to explore Spain than a road trip in your motorhome or caravan. Not
Huge cheese fair is coming to Marbella – and entry is free
CHEESE lovers rejoice, a really grate fair is coming to Marbella, bringing a plethora of Spanish cheeses from around the country for you to enjoy.
Move aside Rome: Spain has its own Trevi Fountain in the Andalucian heartlands
THE CITY of water, is home to a cordoban fountain, on par with Rome’s Trevi Fountain. In Priego de Córdoba, known for its Baroque architecture
‘I spent three incredible days in Bilbao – here are my top sight-seeing tips’
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
Brits heading to Spain ‘will be able to use e-gates and skip queues’ as part of new UK-EU deal
THE UK is pushing for British passport holders to be able to use EU e-gates when entering Spain and other EU member states at the
Twelve random things Manchester United and Spurs fans can do in Bilbao this week
By Alfredo Clarke STARTING from Monday tens of thousands of English football fans will start descending on the Spanish city of Bilbao for the Europa
Natural hot springs and therapeutic treatments, Spain’s Zaragoza could be your next spa getaway
A RESORT nestled in a picturesque canyon in Zaragoza province has transferred the health benefits from the surrounding thermal waters straight to its guests via
The best sandwich in Andalucia is found in Malaga and costs just over €5
THE CAMPERO Romeo sandwich from Málaga’s Burger Mi Barrio has been proclaimed the best bocadillo in all of Andalusia. It’s even been crowned one of
Spain’s world famous Alhambra palace in Granada suffers graffiti attack
TRAVELLERS planning a visit to one of Spain’s most iconic cultural destinations may encounter unexpected scenes of vandalism, as a wave of graffiti has recently
Hidden Corners of Spain: Michael Coy takes you on a tour of Competa in the Axarquia region of Malaga
NARROW winding streets, whitewashed houses … Competa is everyone’s idea of what an Andalucian village should be. It’s positioned halfway between Velez-Malaga and Nerja, and
An insider’s take Spain’s iconic 101km endurance event – set against the stunning backdrop of the Serranía de Ronda
RONDA is a place where dramatic landscapes, Moorish history, and whitewashed charm collide. Each spring, it becomes the unlikely setting for one of Europe’s most
Spain’s underrated road trip through ‘raisin country’ in the Malaga mountains
ONE of Spain’s most overlooked yet rewarding road trips has recently been discovered in the rugged region of Axarquia, located east of Malaga city. The
Spain has its own little-known ‘Route 66’ road trip that finishes in Galicia
It may not stretch 4,000 kilometres like America’s Route 66, but Spain has its own road trip into the past. A cracked ribbon of tarmac
This region of Spain is hailed for its fascinating cider traditions by The Sun
GIPUZKOA, in the Basque Country, has been hailed as the location of Spain’s most delicious cider by The Sun journalist Nuria Cremer-Vazquez Cider houses are
‘Forget Barcelona, this is the best city in Spain’: Brit gives surprising tip for tourists this summer
INFLUENCER Jade Gartshore is telling her followers to stop travelling to Barcelona and instead visit her new favourite location: Murcia. The Brit, known on social
Seaside town crowned Spain’s best for its ‘beautiful beaches and vibrant culture’
JUST a short 15km drive from the bustling towers of Benidorm lies the serene, whitewashed jewel of Altea – a small seaside town that has
Tourists to be hit by ‘green tax’ when visiting in Spain’s tallest mountain
TOURISTS visiting Spain’s tallest mountain are set to be hit by a new ‘green tax’ from 2026. Visitors to Teide National Park in Tenerife will
Beach town in Andalucia takes title of best place to retire this year in Spain
GRANADA’S seaside Almuñécar is the best place to retire in Spain according to the 2025 Global Retirement Index. On the Index, published by International living,