Marbella stands out among the beach resort towns of the Costa del Sol and is backed by the Sierra Blanca Mountains. This typical Spanish town is lined by 17 mi (27 km) of sandy beaches, all lapped by the beautiful Mediterranean Sea. Meanwhile, Marbella offers the best in retail therapy, as well as great dining and lively entertainment. Moreover, the resort offers a...
Once the pandemic was over and every country was open for travel business, people couldn’t wait to visit their bucket list. However, if Europe was on that list, summer 2023 has seen extreme heat waves, coming one after another. Many travelers who normally live in cooler, rainier climes are not used to the effects of heat waves, which can impact your vacation. Read on...
In previous years, the iconic and beautiful Sevilla has always come out number one city with more than 80,000 residents in the Top Twelve listing. This year, Sevilla was beaten to second place by Granada. With the incredible Alhambra and more historic buildings, the city thoroughly deserves the award. The most beautiful city in Spain was picked by an online poll run...
As the temperatures continue to rise around the world, what better way to cool down than at a fun water park in southern Spain? The Costa del Sol and Andalucía in general have a great selection of parks to cool visitors down on a family vacation. Read on to find out more about some of the best attractions in southern Spain. Water parks in Andalucía, southern Spain...
Nestled off the coast of West Africa, Tenerife is one of the Canary Islands of Spain and a popular destination. With its beautiful scenery and idyllic black- or gold-sand beaches, the island is dominated by El Teide, the third-largest volcano in the world. Meanwhile, Tenerife is dubbed the Island of Spring for its pleasant temperatures all year round. Whether you...
The Costa del Sol (Sun Coast) stretches through a series of towns in Málaga province to Campo de Gibraltar in Cádiz, Spain. The coast attracts many tourists each year for its endless, clean beaches, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Many beaches on the Costa del Sol and throughout Spain are honored to be Blue Flag beaches, for their cleanliness, sustainability...
Spain is home to thousands of castles, some in better condition than others, but one in Baños de la Encina close to Jaén in Andalucía is the best. Meanwhile, despite the fact that most travelers haven’t heard of the fortification, the Castillo de Burgalimar is considered to be the best-preserved in Europe and the oldest in Spain. Read on to find out more about...
César Manrique Foundation was formed after renowned Spanish artist, César Manrique, was killed in a car accident at the age of 73. Nowadays, travelers can explore his wonderfully artistic home, embedded in five lava bubbles in Taro de Tahiche on the island of Lanzarote. Read on to find out more about the artist and his studio and home, on which he first started work...
A Basque artist was inspired to head out into nature and make a magical, colorful landscape in the Forest of Oma. This beautiful forest is hidden away between the Basonda and Oma Valleys in a truly lovely UNESCO-listed area. Read on to find out how this artist has gone one better than nature by creating a colorful landscape, unlike any other. The colorful Painted...
With its varied landscapes, Spain is almost a world in one country and when seeking beautiful hiking trails, visitors are spoiled for choice. From the lush, green north of the country, through to Spain’s beaches, travelers have endless destinations to choose from. However, for truly fascinating hiking trails, Cuenca Province in Castilla la Mancha, Spain is an ideal...