The largest city and capital of Catalonia and the second-largest city in Spain, Barcelona is recognized all over the world for its rich history and its gorgeous coastline. Situated on the northeastern section of the Mediterranean coast of Spain, Barcelona gained an international status in the tourism industry after it played host to the Olympic …
Dénia is a down-to-earth coastal city that continues to make a living from the sea. Tourists are welcomed with open arms of course, and there’s much to love, with four Blue Flag beaches and a gastronomic scene recognised across Spain. The Dénia prawn is a delicacy that only exists in a deep sea trench in …
Arrecife is a resort on the south coast of Lanzarote, with easy access to beaches and Lanzarote’s incredible volcanic landscapes. You can’t talk abouta Arrecife and Lanzarote without mentioning César Manrique, the architect and artist who designed most of the top attractions on the island in the 70s and 80s. Each one has its own …
Located on the Costa Blanca between Valencia and Alicante, Jávea fits is a model Mediterranean beach destination. The resort has 20 kilometres of coastline, with a wide choice of beaches, like the sandy bay at El Arenal or heavenly coves such as La Granadella. Away from the coast is an historic centre to wander through, …
Ronda is a magical little town balanced on the edge of an escarpment in the Málaga province. You may never have heard the name but there’s a good chance you’ve seen a picture of the Puente Nuevo, an 18th-century structure that spans the 120-metre-deep El Tajo Gorge between the citadel and newer part of the …
Mijas is a municipality that has two main parts. First you’ve got the old village, a charming knot of shining white buildings in an epic landscape a few hundred metres above sea level, but just a short ride down to the beaches of Fuengirola. It was a Moorish town, huddled around a castle of which …
The capital of its own province in northeast Catalonia, Girona is a sublime medieval city with one of Spain’s last surviving Jewish quarters. From Napoleon to the Moors 800 years earlier, a lot of people have wanted to get their hands on Girona. The city has faced 25 sieges in its history, which explains why …
The capital of Cantabria in Atlantic northern Spain, Santander is a seaside city that still makes a living from fishing, but also has a fin de siècle grace and natural scenery that will blow your socks off. The beaches are also top-notch, and are right up your alley if you find Spain’s Mediterranean too hot …
A provincial capital in southern Catalonia, Tarragona encapsulates everything that people love about Spain’s Mediterranean coast. For ancient culture it’s one of the best destinations in the country, with a UNESCO-listed ensemble of Roman archaeological sites that date to when this was the most important city in Iberia. You’ll need way more than a day …
Segovia overflows with culture and history, to the point that a monumental Roman aqueduct actually runs through the middle of the city. This is the most famous and photographed landmark, but the Alcázar fortress-palace is intertwined with Spain’s medieval royalty and needs to be explored. It was the home of kings and queens, and thanks …