Spain has long been a reliable choice for an easy, fun group getaway. It’s simple to reach, the weather is consistently good, and the culture is welcoming to travelers who want to relax, compete, and enjoy themselves. You can be sitting on a sunny terrace with a cold drink just hours after landing, but traveling…
Spain is often associated with beaches, big cities, and famous landmarks, but some of its most rewarding cycling experiences take place far from the usual tourist routes. Beyond the well known regions, there are areas where cycling feels quieter, more personal, and closely connected to local life. These are places where the landscape changes quickly,…
When we say “Spain,” most people imagine beaches, palm trees, flamenco, castanets, and paella with sangria. But what if I told you there’s a part of Spain filled with wind, rain, deep green forests, perfectly grilled steaks, and lively, sparkling cider? Locals here aren’t as outwardly warm as people in the south—which, for many of…
Travel to Spain is on the rise, with roughly 138 million tourists visiting Spain in 2024, and the country remains a firm favourite among British holidaymakers, with 18.4 million of Spain’s visitors coming from the UK. While hotels have typically been the accommodation of choice for many Brits holidaying in Spain, villas are an increasingly…
After spending a few hours admiring Villajoyosa’s colorful buildings, gorgeous beaches, and relaxing yet delicious eateries, you will hardly be surprised that the English translation of Villajoyosa is “joyful town.” Located in Alicante on Spain’s Mediterranean Coast, Villajoyosa is the ideal spot to spend a day or two soaking in the sun. One of Villajoyosa’s…
The ancient Romans were so struck by the beauty of the Cies Islands in the Galician region of Spain that they named the stunning archipelago the “Island of the Gods”. The pristine turquoise waters, sweeping hills, and verdant pine forests of the Cies Islands have wowed visitors for centuries. Local lore states that the notorious…
A visit to Caminito del Rey is not for the faint of heart. Often referred to as “the world’s most dangerous walkway,” Caminito del Rey—or, King’s Little Pathway—is a footbridge that dangles over 330 feet above a mammoth gorge known as El Chorro in Ardales, Spain, that has been the site of more than a…
New York-based physician Esteban Martin Martin always had great enthusiasm for the life and travels of explorer Christopher Columbus. Though Christopher Columbus was Italian, Spanish monarchs King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella funded Columbus’s expeditions to the New World. Esteban Martin Martin was convinced that not enough people appreciated Spain’s contributions to the legacy of Christopher…
