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<p>The green city: Valencia Cathedral </p>
Spain

Spain unlocked: Why British tourists are still welcome in Valencia

<p>The Sagrada Familia is one of the top attractions in this Spanish city</p>
Barcelona

Barcelona city guide: Where to eat, drink and shop

<p>Choose Hotel Rural La Correa del Almendro offers a boutique rural stay</p>
Tenerife

Best cheap hotels in Tenerife, reviewed

<p>What remains of the 16th-century fortress stands in pride of place in the courtyard </p>
Spain

El Fuerte review: A chic beach-front hotel in Marbella

<p>Parque Santiago hosts a children’s waterpark, mini-golf and several pools to splash and play in on holiday </p>
Tenerife

Best family hotels in Tenerife, approved by parents and kids

<p>Much of southern Spain basks in temperatures near 20C during certain parts of winter </p>
Spain

6 of Spain’s warmest places for winter sun

<p>Palace, fortress and citadel: The Alhambra is Granada’s most recognisable attractions </p>
Spain

The best things to do in Granada, Spain’s magical Moorish centre

<p>Spain is home to over 600 Blue Flag beaches </p>
Spain

The best beaches in Spain

<p>Time to relax: Find your space by the pool </p>
Tenerife

Best luxury hotels in Tenerife, reviewed

<p>Visit one of Spain’s largest still functioning bullrings or gaze at the grandiose Cathedral and Giralda tower in Seville</p>
Spain

The best cities to visit in Spain and where to stay

<p>Malaga was hit with flooding on Wednesday after a heavy downpour </p>
News & Advice

Is it safe to travel to Spain? Should I cancel my Malaga holiday?

<p>Més per Majorca wants to return tourist accommodation to the residential rental market </p>
News & Advice

Mallorcans demand tourist accommodation cuts by 40% on Spanish island

<p>Think banana plantations, cacti, dunes and volcanoes on holidays hopping the Canary archipelago </p>
Canary Islands

Best Canary Islands to visit for a winter sun holiday

<p>Plenty of countries are basking in sunshine in the lead up to Christmas </p>
Inspiration

Where is hot in December? Best winter sun holiday destinations 2024

<p>Tenerife’s sparkling shores and sandy beaches attract thousands each year – these are the best hotels to book </p>
Tenerife

Best hotels in Tenerife for 2024, reviewed

<p>Tenerife’s coastlines mix golden sands with black volcanic beaches</p>
Tenerife

The best beaches in Tenerife

<p>Costa Blanca town Calpe is cracking down on reserving space on the shore </p>
News & Advice

Sunbed wars escalate in Spain with €250 fine for reserving beach spots

<p>City meets beach in the charming city of Cadiz</p>
Spain

Hidden Spanish holiday hotspots where you can avoid crowds

<p>A train will take you to Paris in just over two hours from London </p>
Europe

Best European cities to visit by train from London 2024

<p>Deia is frequently listed among the most beautiful towns in Mallorca </p>
Spain

This exclusive Mallorca village is a must-visit spot in the Balearics

<p>Several tourist hotspots in Spain have brought in rules to curb the impact of tourism on the lives of locals </p>
News & Advice

These are the rules tourists should know before their Spain holiday

<p>Zaragoza is one of Spain’s best cities, but loses tourists to the capital and places like Barcelona and Seville </p>
Europe

Five cultural European city breaks that are still under-the-radar

<p>Enjoy a whirlwind four days in Singapore before heading to Thailand to relax on the beach</p>
Inspiration

The best holidays to book for April 2024

<p>Gran Canaria has been under Spanish control since it was conquered in April 1483 </p>
Spain

The best things to do in Gran Canaria

<p>Seville sits on the banks of the peaceful Guadalquivir River </p>
Spain

The best things to do in Seville

<p>The Old Town is a great place to stay for restaurants and shops galore, and it’s only a short drive from the beach </p>
Ibiza

Best hotels in Ibiza 2024: Where to stay in San Antonio and Ibiza Town

<p>Spain’s cities, towns and islands contain an untold number of delights for tourists </p>
Spain

The best things to do in Spain

<p>Seville sits on the banks of the peaceful Guadalquivir River </p>
Spain

The best things to do in Seville

<p>The Old Town is a great place to stay for restaurants and shops galore, and it’s only a short drive from the beach </p>
Ibiza

Best hotels in Ibiza 2024: Where to stay in San Antonio and Ibiza Town

<p>Spain’s cities, towns and islands contain an untold number of delights for tourists </p>
Spain

The best things to do in Spain

<p>Free at Sea? Norwegian Getaway cruise ship moored in Le Havre, currently a tax-free location</p>
News & Advice

Cruise’s all-inclusive drinks package doesn’t apply in Spanish waters

<p>From central hotels to new-found gems </p>
Madrid

Best hotels in Madrid: City centre sights and noteworthy nightlife

<p>Valencia came out on top of a recent report </p>
Europe

Best beaches and seaside holidays in Europe 2023

Spain

Mallorca issues ‘extreme risk’ heatwave warning to holidaymakers

<p>Queviures Múrria’s Modernista exterior </p>
News & Advice

Barcelona shop charges tourists who take selfies instead of buying

<p>One of several swimming pools beside the ‘Villa’ rooms</p>
Tenerife

The Ritz-Carlton, Abama hotel review: Elegance, fitness and family fun

Spain

Mallorca issues ‘extreme risk’ heatwave warning to holidaymakers

<p>Queviures Múrria’s Modernista exterior </p>
News & Advice

Barcelona shop charges tourists who take selfies instead of buying

<p>One of several swimming pools beside the ‘Villa’ rooms</p>
Tenerife

The Ritz-Carlton, Abama hotel review: Elegance, fitness and family fun

<p>FlixBus operates coaches throughout Europe</p>
Sustainable travel

Coach vs train: Which wins on a flight-free odyssey to southern Spain?

<p>The city’s blend of Moorish, medieval and Gothic architecture make it a real stunner </p>
Mallorca

Best hotels in Palma de Mallorca

Barcelona's Sagrada Familia, designed by Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi
Barcelona

Best boutique hotels in Barcelona 2023

<p>Gure Toki offers innovative Basque cuisine in miniature size </p>
Spain

How to plan the perfect pintxos crawl in Bilbao

<p>Enjoy the nearby black volcanic sand beaches during a stay at Secrets Lanzarote Resort and Spa</p>
Spain

Best hotels in Lanzarote for a luxury or budget holiday in 2023

<p>Holidays to Mallorca have the biggest price difference, and could save a family of four up to £1,100 </p>
News & Advice

All-inclusive beats DIY holidays on price, new research shows

<p>The Alhambra, a Moorish palace in Granada</p>
Spain

What do I need to travel to Spain? All the latest entry requirements

<p>Barcelona’s Sagrada Familía in spring</p>
Spain

Six best holiday destinations in Spain

<p>Fuerteventura pretty much guarantees beautiful beach weather all year round </p>
Spain

Best hotels in Fuerteventura

<p>Soho Bouqitue Castillo Santa Catalino is located next to the eponymous 17<sup>th</sup> century castle </p>
Spain

Best hotels in Malaga: From the beachfront to trendy Soho

<p>Zaragoza’s long history can be found in its many styles of architecture</p>
Spain

The ultimate city guide to Zaragoza, Spain’s hallowed heartland

<p>Calo des Moro in Mallorca is among the beaches where smoking is banned </p>
Spain

Holidaymakers warned of smoking ban on beaches in Ibiza and Mallorca

<p>Fancy calling Ponga Natural Park your local patch?</p>
News & Advice

Spanish town offers Britons £2,600 to move there – with one condition

<p>Oviedo is the Asturias capital in northern Spain</p>
Spain

Discovering overlooked Oviedo on the ultimate Spanish city break

<p>Platja de Migjorn in Formentera</p>
Spain

Secret Balearics: an insider’s guide to the lesser-known islands

<p>Sightseeing in this Spanish city just got easier </p>
Barcelona

Barcelona hotels 2023: The best places to stay

<p>Explore this sunny Spanish city with our top pick of places to stay </p>
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Best hotels in Seville for 2023

<p>Valletta, Malta’s handsome port capital</p>
Travel guides

The best city break destinations for 2023

<p>Remote workers will be able to live in Spain for up to five years </p>
Spain

How does Spain’s digital nomad visa work and who can apply?

<p>Ramblas on: Barcelona’s principal tourism street</p>
News & Advice

Spain drops demand for Covid test or jabs

<p>Spain’s train discounts could kickstart your next rail adventure</p>
Spain

How to try Spain’s free train scheme as a tourist

<p>Al fresco lunches in Malasaña, Madrid</p>
Spain

The ultimate city guide to Madrid

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