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...
The third largest of the Balearic Islands is one of those destinations that get really under your skin – in a good way. Surely one reason is the myriad gemlike coves that indent its coastline more than its sister islands. Anointed with powdery sands and...
When traveling on a limited budget, it’s advisable to do it when nobody else is traveling. During low season there are lots of affordable accommodations to choose from and, best of all, you can enjoy your destination as if you were alone. Would you like...
Santiago de Compostela is one of those cities where you can go out almost any night of the week and find a great scene, as well as good a round of tapas, wines and all the fun you desire. Little wonder, as it’s a university...
Galicians say that “meigas [witches] don’t exist… and yet they do, they certainly do!” Especially if you know where to look for them as the last night of October arrives in those enchanted lands. It’s Halloween, and in the seafaring city of Vigo they know...
