Though Spain’s Euskadi (Basque) region is known for its distinctive culture, cuisine, and exciting cities such as Bilbao and San Sebastián (aka Donostia), this lovely swath of the country’s green north is also packed with enchanting natural allures. One of the most magical, just a...
In recent years our country’s become increasingly well known for its lovely, high-quality wine regions in places like La Rioja, Ribera del Duero, Catalonia, and even Galicia. But even the most “unexpected” areas of Spain have a lot to offer, fruit-of-the-vine-wise. A good example is...
Among other things, Provence is famous for its extensive fields of lavender, used in cosmetics and perfume, as food ingredients, and in dozens of other products. But relatively few people outside Spain’s Guadalajara province may be aware that fields of this fragrant, pinkish-purple bloom also...
Spain is packed with dramatic national and regional nature parks, reserves, and protected areas, from the Canary Islands off the Atlantic coast of Africa to the Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean Sea. On the mainland, too, there are dozens, and one lesser known one that...
The Costa del Sol, running along the Mediterranean coast of Málaga province, is famously lined with resort towns – some of which are known worldwide – that become magnets for Spaniards, other Europeans, and other holidaymakers looking to escape their routine and spend their holidays...
Up near Spain’s northwestern corner, the port city of A Coruña is busy with shipping, fishing, and other business – but also has a big student population which drives a pretty hopping nightlife, on weekdays as well as weekends (though Sundays seem to be especially...
If you’re a surfer dude or dudette, the Canary Islands are a paradise indeed, with an “endless summer” vibe and fantastic beaches from top to bottom, with plenty of beach breaks, point breaks, reef breaks, tubes, barrels, and just about any other kind of gnarly...
If there’s a destination in Spain where you can mix a few days of Mediterranean sun ‘n’ sand with a good dose of urban excitement and culture, it’s hard to think of a better one than Valencia, Spain’s third largest city. Gorgeous nearby beaches are...
Do the names Arzak, Subijana, and Arguiñano ring any bells? Maybe not to you, but if you’re a serious aficionado of haute cuisine, you’ll immediately recognise them and what they have in common: many Michelin stars and their home turf, Spain’s Basque County. This green northern...
The fourth largest as well as northeasternmost of the Canary Islands, Lanzarote fascinates visitors with its volcanic otherworldly landscapes; ecotourism wonderlands like unique Timanfaya National Park; and engaging, genre-straddling works of eco-architect César Manrique (especially those set in caves, such as Jameos del Agua or...
