With more and more people doing the famous Camino de Santiago in winter, we take a look at this new trend as well as the pros and cons of doing the famous pilgrimage over the colder months of the year in Spain.
Spain may not really celebrate Halloween like the US does, but it has more than its fair share of reportedly haunted spots and ghostly sightings. Here are some of the scariest places to visit in Spain if you're on the hunt for paranormal activity.
It's not just Italy where you can see some of the best-preserved Roman ruins in Europe. Spain in fact has its fair share, from amphitheatres and temples, to chariot racing circuits, aqueducts and grand villas. Here's where to find them.
It may not feel like it just yet, but autumn is already underway. From festivals and wine to cooler temperatures, here are the reasons why it's the best season to travel to or around Spain.
It's not just New England in the US or Canada where going to see the fall foliage is popular in autumn. There are plenty of places in Spain, from national parks and ancient forests to even volcanoes, where leaf peeping is very rewarding.
Thinking of planning a trip to a new part of Spain this autumn? Whether it's hiking in nature, visiting quaint mountain villages or stopping at a local winery, here are 12 original getaways to enjoy this 'otoño' (autumn).
Destinations across Spain have famously been suffering from overtourism, but there are still many cities in the country that have been overlooked and aren't packed with holidaymakers.
Every year on the last Wednesday of August, the town of Buñol in Spain's Valencia region prepares to get seriously messy when it stages what has become the world's biggest food fight.
Those travelling with disabilities can find it very difficult, but thankfully there are several destinations in Spain which aim to make it easier with accessible transportation, museums and city streets.
If staying indoors next to the fan doesn't enter your plans on a scorching day in Valencia, we've got a list of activities that will keep you cool and entertained at the same time in the eastern Spanish city.
Long-time Barcelona resident Esme Fox shares her best tips for getting out and enjoying the Catalan capital without wilting in the heat and humidity of the summer months.
Spain has a whopping 179 islands, even though most people are only aware of the Canaries and the Balearics, which comprise just 12 of these. Here's what you need to know about the 167 other 'unknown' Spanish islands.
If you're planning on viewing the total solar eclipse in Spain on August 12th, you'll need safety glasses. Here are all the places where you can get them for free.
Summers in Andalusia are by and large suffocating, but there are places in the region where it doesn't generally get as hot - here's one for each Andalusian province.
If you've always wanted to undertake a long-distance hike in Spain, but don't want to do the obvious Camino de Santiago, there are lots of amazing alternatives. Here are eight routes to inspire you, some of them in cooler parts of Spain.
Rural Spain still lies largely undiscovered by tourism and many foreign residents. Here are some charming treasures that lie well off the beaten track which may seduce you enough to buy a second home there or consider a move for a more peaceful life.
Would you be tempted to visit Poo beach or eat in a restaurant in Malcocinado? The Local takes a look at some of the more bizarre names of towns and villages found across Spain.
Anyone who's spent time in Spain in summer will know that when you hit the main tourist beaches there are certain interesting characters you'll always come across, from the kitted-out Spanish families to the sunburnt foreign holidaymakers.
Struggling to think of activities to do when it's insufferably hot in Spain? Whether it's air conditioning you're after or some refreshing H2O to cool down in, here's how to not let a heatwave spoil your enjoyment.
A village in Málaga province in southern Spain celebrates the 4th of July every year due to the fascinating story of a local man's role in the American War of Independence.
What was once considered 'the world's most dangerous walkway' is getting a new alternative route in the form of a 110-metre-long suspension bridge, an alternative route for hikers on this iconic trekking spot in southern Spain.
Aside from Spain, the next total solar eclipse will also be visible in Greenland, Iceland, Russia and a small portion of Portugal, with a partial eclipse in other parts of Europe and western Africa.
If there's a tradition that shows how partying and religious devotion are deep-seated in the culture of Spain's southern Andalusia region, that's the 1-million-people pilgrimage and festivities of El Rocío.
The swish of a flamenco skirt, the soft beat of hooves drumming on the roads and the smell of sweet sherry, these are the senses you'll experience at Jerez de la Frontera’s Feria del Caballo in May, a worthy alternative to Seville's busy April Fair.
