Spain Travel

Fresh from its new extension in 2007, the Prado continues to grow, with a new collection of Goyas and other late 19th-century artists.

Oct 24, 2009 - Barbara Rogers

Madrid's Barajas airport is one of Europe's most convenient hubs for international airline passengers, and Iberia has made it even more attractive to business travelers.

Aug 27, 2009 - Barbara Rogers

It didn't take Golden Globes winner Vicky, Cristina, Barcelona to make the capital of Catalonia a top travel destination - 9 UNESCO World Heritage Sites already did that.

Jul 7, 2009 - Barbara Rogers

More than 1,000 concerts, ballets and performances - many of them free - fill Spain's capital in July and August with classical and world music, opera and flamenco.

Jun 25, 2009 - Barbara Rogers

Northern Spain's little-known and uncrowded beaches on the Cíes Islands just off the cruise port of Vigo, are so precious that they are protected by a national park

Jun 17, 2009 - Barbara Rogers

Along with beaches, Spain's northern Mediterranean coast is a center for art and culture, a heritage celebrated in 2009-2010 with concerts, exhibitions and fine dining.

May 27, 2009 - Barbara Rogers

The coast west of Gibraltar has some of Spain's best beaches and coastal attractions, with miles of white sand known as the Costa de la Luz or Coast of Light.

May 19, 2009 - Barbara Rogers

The coast between Málaga and Gibraltar has Spain's best known Mediterranean beaches, but old stereotypes worry travelers. This is a guide to today's new Costa del Sol.

May 18, 2009 - Barbara Rogers

The Costa Brava and Costa Blanca are among Spain's most attractive Mediterranean beach areas, with a wide variety of coastal scenery, charming towns and activities.

May 18, 2009 - Barbara Rogers

Costa del Sol, Costa Brava, Costa Blanca ...Each of Spain's legendary stretches of sand and sun has a different character; here's where they are and how to tell them apar

May 17, 2009 - Barbara Rogers

See the sights and learn about Spain's fascinating Catalonian city with an English-speaking audio guide, in a little self-drive car with GPS navigation.

Apr 28, 2009 - Barbara Rogers

Early Celts settled in Galicia, in northern Spain, beginning an artistic tradition that lives on today in Vigo's vibrant art scene and in its public galleries.

Mar 18, 2009 - Barbara Rogers

Forget April in Paris - Spain is the place to be when almond and orange trees are in bloom, winter is cast off with fireworks and Easter celebrated with bonfires.

Mar 14, 2009 - Barbara Rogers

See the sights and get the most value with these top money-saving tips for finding bargains while enjoying Gothic and Modernista highlights of the Catalonian capital.

Jan 29, 2009 - Barbara Rogers

Lavish parades, elaborate costumes, music, dancing, street parties, open-air feasts and all-night revelry transform Spanish cities in colorful pre-lenten festivals.

Jan 16, 2009 - Barbara Rogers

The holiday season throughout Spain is filled with traditional foods, and everyone's favorites are turron, marzipan and delectable shortbread cookies called polvorones.

Dec 16, 2008 - Barbara Rogers

The seven islands in Spain's Canaries share a common food heritage, and travelers can sample it best at small local restaurants, especially on Tenerife.

Sep 4, 2008 - Barbara Rogers

Joining the fabled Prado, the Thyssen Bornemisza and the Reina Sofía art museums, CaixaForum Madrid adds another contemporary link in the Paseo del Arte (Art Walk).

Sep 2, 2008 - Barbara Rogers

UNESCO Heritage Sites - the Alhambra, Cordoba's Mosque and Seville's Cathedral -highlight Andalucia, home to Mediterranean beaches, flamenco, sherry and the White Towns.

Aug 23, 2008 - Barbara Rogers

These might not make the guidebooks' Top Ten Must See Sights lists, but they are experiences and places you shouldn't miss - and most travelers don't know about them.

Jul 20, 2008 - Barbara Rogers

Spain's top 10 must-see sights and travel experiences for children, from pandas at the Madrid Zoo to Mediterranean beaches, Moorish palaces and Valencia's new aquarium.

Jul 8, 2008 - Barbara Rogers

Shopping for local handcrafts, duty-free goods, beach and resort wear is second only to beaches as a reason for traveling to Tenerife, the largest of the Canary Islands.

Jun 29, 2008 - Barbara Rogers

Discover how volcanoes formed Spain's Islands in the Atlantic, how early inhabitants mummified their dead and how bounty from the Americas made Tenerife rich.

Jun 22, 2008 - Barbara Rogers

Versatile and innovative artist Francisco Goya changed Spanish art as he recorded a tumultuous period in Spain's history. The Prado shows both Goya's art and his times.

May 31, 2008 - Barbara Rogers

From its lush tropical valleys and rugged volcanic peaks to huge sand dune landscapes that could be the Sahara, the island of Gran Canaria offers a lot more than beaches.

May 27, 2008 - Barbara Rogers

Christmas traditions differ from country to country. Ranging from the mundane to the outright strange, these traditions may be very diverse within the same country.

Dec 15, 2009 - Vera Ciria Jarrett

Mussels, oysters, scallops and other shellfish are farmed by families who have been in the trade for generations, mussels that have been awarded a Denomination of Origen.

Dec 11, 2009 - Mari Nicholson

In breathtaking mountain scenery and 40kms inland from the eastern Costa del Sol, the picturesque white Alpujarran villages are steeped in Muslim history and tradition

Dec 9, 2009 - Vivien Pelmore

Vigo City and the nearby towns in Galicia offer the visitor a wealth of sight-seeing and entertainment, from beaches to villages, museums to food and drink.

Dec 8, 2009 - Mari Nicholson

The region of Galicia has Vigo, Forest Parks, Hiking Trails, the famous Camino de Santiago, mainly unknown but magnificent wines and the best seafood in Europe bar none.

Dec 8, 2009 - Mari Nicholson

Tourists in Spain in December and January may visit local churches and find cultural richness. Villagers and townspeople alike model or enact the Bethlehem manger scene.

Dec 4, 2009 - Valerie Williamson

For centuries pilgrims from around the world have followed many routes across Europe on the road to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in northwestern Spain.

Dec 2, 2009 - Glenn Kaufmann

As the final stop on The Way of St. James, Santiago de Compostela delivers history, Christianity, and personal achievement in the heart of Spain's most unique region.

Dec 2, 2009 - Glenn Kaufmann

Eating out in the whitewashed villages of the Alpujarras can be very cheap and enjoyable. This article lists three of the best places to drink and eat in Lanjaron.

Nov 29, 2009 - Chiz Dakin

The Doñana National Park has created a safe haven for birdwatching and wildlife conservation and offers a 4x4 bus tour or walking trails through it's fragile ecosystem.

Nov 29, 2009 - Vivien Pelmore

Take in the fiesta with a difference, Cabalgata de los Reyes Magos, brilliant with sunset views of Spain's Mediterranean beaches, and cafes and shopping until midnight.

Nov 25, 2009 - Valerie Williamson

The Lopesan Costa Meloneras Resort, Spa and Casino offers a little taste of heaven with its delicious food, lavish furnishings and wide range of facilities.

Nov 24, 2009 - Heather Tucker

Tucked away in many corners of Barcelona's Gothic quarter, lay hidden gems waiting for the unsuspecting passerby. Corners that exude old-world charm.

Nov 23, 2009 - Vera Ciria Jarrett

Málaga's Mediterranean Port and historical city lie side by side and cruise liners can dock practically on the doorstep making sightseeing both enjoyable and convenient.

Nov 19, 2009 - Vivien Pelmore

Many mountain villages in Basque Spain have guest houses or small hotels, but in Erratzu in the Baztan Valley in Navarra an entire hotel can be reserved for a party of 16

Nov 15, 2009 - Mari Nicholson

Originally a small farm and orchard, Cortijo Romero offers a variety of week-long alternative, holistic and personal development course holidays throughout the year.

Nov 3, 2009 - Gillian Thomas

Euskara has been an official language since 1986, and visitors will hear the Basque songs, poems and greetings in the language which is spoken by 25% of the population.

Oct 19, 2009 - Mari Nicholson

A short article touching on the various perceptions of San Antonio; part of arguably the most famous island in the Balearics- from the insalubrious to the idyllic. Enjoy.

Oct 15, 2009 - Aby Wojcik

Between Pamplona and San Sebastian is the Baztan Valley, an area of the Basque Kingdom of Navarra, where the culture of the past has been preserved since medieval times

Oct 11, 2009 - Mari Nicholson

The Miller's Tale is told by a Madrileño living in the village of Amaiur in the Spanish Pyrenees where he looks after the mill and restaurant and keeps tradition alive.

Oct 11, 2009 - Mari Nicholson

This lovely chic budget boutique hotel with its helpful staff located in the very heart of Valencia City is the perfect place for a city break.

Oct 9, 2009 - Nina Saville

Saint George's Day is not much celebrated in England but in Catalonia April 23rd is colourfully celebrated in a tradition which honours nation, literature and love.

Sep 30, 2009 - Ruth Arundell

The Hotel Puerta America in Madrid boasts a unique collection of ultra-stylish interiors, designed by world-famous architects and decorators.

Sep 28, 2009 - Shona Black

An unexpected variety of activities beckons on visits to the Atlantic islands of Galicia's Rias Bajas.

Sep 28, 2009 - Inka Piegsa-Quischotte

Visitors to Bilbao, Spain's Guggenheim Museum could hardly ask for more ideal accommodation than the Gran Hotel Domine Bilbao.

Sep 26, 2009 - Shona Black