See. Sierra de Grazalema natural park Explore the limestone wonderland of peaks and white villages in southern Spain. Acueducto de La Partida Discover this small 18th-century aqueduct in Madrid's Casa de Campo, restored in 2016. Festival de San Fermin Experience Pamplona's famous nine-day bull-running festival in July. Real Alcázar Visit this architectural treasure in Seville's old town; book timed entry in advance.
Eat. Café Iruña Stop for pintxos in Pamplona's historic Casco Antiguo. Ganbara Enjoy Michelin-listed pintxos at this iconic spot in San Sebastián. La Cuchara de San Telmo Visit this classic pintxo bar in San Sebastián, less than 10 minutes from La Concha.
Stay. Santanyi Stay in this southeastern market town in Majorca for stylish crash pads and converted palaces. Palma Find stylish crash pads and converted palaces in Majorca's capital city.
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Humans have been slurping and savoring noodles for centuries, with the first recorded noodle dish recorded during China’s Eastern Han period (25–220 CE). In fact, noodles would go on to become inextricable from ancient Chinese culture, with a wheat-based version emerging as a staple of the Han dynasty. Centuries later, noodle-making would hit Europe, transforming the cuisines of Italy during th…
Lonely Planet
Discover 12 destinations to enjoy in the offseason, one for every month of the year, for fewer crowds, better value and more authentic travel.
The Guardian
The famous pueblos blancos in southern Spain’s Sierra de Grazalema natural park teem with wildlife amid a limestone wonderland of peaks ‘The wind is in from Africa / Last night I couldn’t sleep.” Joni Mitchell has ear-wormed her way into my head as my wife and I step out from Zahara de la Sierra into the mountains of Sierra de Grazalema natural park. The Africa bit probably comes from yesterday…
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Madrid may have its famous fountains and grand boulevards, but hidden in the Casa de Campo is a rather more unexpected piece of engineering: a small 18th-century aqueduct. Built in 1778, the Acueducto de La Partida carried water from the park’s lake to the Huerta de la Partida, helping to irrigate the royal gardens and orchards. Its designer was Francisco Sabatini, the royal architect responsib…
National Geographic
From 17th-century mansions in Palma to former farmhouses in the rural interior, these are the best places to stay on Spain’s largest island.
The New York Times
Carved into the rocks and replenished by the tides, these picturesque coastal wonders provide bracing saltwater and wide open views — no sharks allowed.
Condé Nast Traveler
Cool off with a dip in these picturesque waters.
Condé Nast Traveler
Put your clogs on and become one with the land at these farm stays around the world.
The Guardian
From secluded coves in Ireland to an evening passeggiata on Italy’s Aeolian islands, readers share their discoveries • Tell us about your most memorable food and drink discoveries in Europe Giant griffon vultures glided parallel with my bus as it reached the highest point of Cres , the least populated of the four main islands in the Kvarner Gulf at the very north of the Croatian Adriatic. Cover…
Lonely Planet
These excellent beaches, an easy train ride from the dazzling Catalonian city, are perfect additions to your Barcelona itinerary.
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Pamplona is famous for its annual Festival de San Fermin, but there
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From cathedral-like cliffs on Galicia's wild Atlantic coast to a quiet cove in Asturias reachable only by a steep staircase, one longtime expat shares the Spanish beaches worth planning a trip around.
BBC Travel
Spain is famous for its laid-back lifestyle, but beneath the long lunches and late nights are social codes that shape everyday life. Our expert explains how to read them.
Lonely Planet
Explore the best of Europe crowd-free during the autumn months with our pick of where to go for sun, food or beautiful fall foliage.
Condé Nast Traveler
Here’s where to go in December for saunas, skylines, and semi-summer climes.
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These airlines allow free stopovers in destinations like Paris, Lisbon, Iceland, Fiji, and Osaka.
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Get away from the crowds in Europe at these wonderful escapes – recommended by our team of expert travel writers.
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Find everything you need to know about when to visit Seville, for how long and where to stay, plus tips on safety, food and etiquette.
Lonely Planet
Put off the January blues by booking an off-season experience in Europe.
National Geographic
With a UNESCO-listed medina, Mediterranean beach culture and new direct flights, this slice of northern Morocco could become the country’s next big getaway destination.
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Condé Nast Traveler
As Spain's major cities struggle with overtourism, 8,000 rural villages are at risk of total depopulation. Can remote workers help bridge the gap?
Condé Nast Traveler
The most exciting hotels opening in Southern Europe put local heritage and artisanship first.
Condé Nast Traveler
Antisocial behavior is unwelcome on this island, and there's much more to see than the beach club and the dance floor.
Atlas Obscura
Few phenomena can reliably unite the notoriously fragmented population of Spain, but the obsession with El Gordo —the nation’s historic Christmas lottery—is unquestionably one of them. At the heart of this annual ritual of collective hope stands a single legendary shop in the capital, whose origins trace back to a remarkably ambitious young woman. In 1904, a 25-year-old woman named Manuela de P…
Lonely Planet
Be inspired to explore Spain with our pick of the nation
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Masia Freixa, a Gaudí-inspired architectural icon, will open its doors to the public this August.
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Here are some gorgeous properties in the northern hemisphere that are perfect for catching the foliage at its prime this fall.
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The Canary Islands are known primarily as tropical paradise for vacations, but also have beautiful nature and some of the best preserved historical buildings. La Gomerra is a great example of this, with many 15th-century buildings still in use today. Perhaps the most notable of these buildings is the church in San Sebastian which dates back to the early 15th century as a chapel, and was expande…
National Geographic
A former family mansion on Spain’s Biscay coast invites guests to discover the region’s favourite wine and take part in harvest rituals.
The New York Times
The classic bars, known as bodegas, are where locals in the Catalan capital take their rituals seriously. If you know where to look, you can join them.
Condé Nast Traveler
On the coast of Spain, tourists and locals baked in the late summer heat—until the moon passed between the Earth and the sun, crowds cheering in the darkness.
Lonely Planet
This guide to the best months to visit top honeymoon destinations could inspire any traveler to walk down the aisle.
The New York Times
On Aug. 2, Southern Europe, North Africa and the Middle East will witness a solar blockbuster with extra-long totality. If you want to see it, book soon.
BBC Travel
From Tokyo egg sandwiches to Greek dairy aisles, supermarket aisles are becoming one of travel's most revealing and beloved experiences. It's 10:00 in a Tokyo 7-Eleven, and I am standing shoulder to ...
Atlas Obscura
Hidden on a small island in the middle of Mahón Harbour, the Lazareto of Menorca is one of Europe's largest and best-preserved maritime quarantine stations. Built during the 19th century, it was designed to isolate ships, passengers, and cargo arriving from ports affected by deadly diseases such as plague, cholera, and yellow fever. Long before antibiotics and vaccines, quarantine was one of th…
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On August 2, 2027, the Moon's shadow will cross southern Spain, North Africa, and the Arabian Peninsula. Near Luxor, in the Nile Valley, totality will last six minutes and twenty-three seconds. That number is the whole story. Most total eclipses give you two or three minutes. The celebrated North American eclipse of 2024 managed four and a half at its very best. Six minutes and twenty-three sec…
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Spend 11 days with Lonely Planet Journeys in northern Spain, from iconic cities to lesser-known pockets in the Pyrenees.
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Where to find Ibiza’s best beaches, from secret secluded coves and perfect snorkeling spots to white-sand wonders with a lively party scene.
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Everything you need to know before visiting Alicante, Spain, from the best time to visit to the top sights.
Atlas Obscura
If you’ve ever taken the metro to or from Madrid airport, you’ve probably noticed the huge mural that adorns the platforms of the station closest to the airport, formerly called Campo de las Naciones and now Feria de Madrid. The Feria de Madrid station was renamed in 2017 to emphasize its importance during the IFEMA (which is the acronym for Institución Ferial de Madrid) events. The metro offer…
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