Alicante is one of those Mediterranean cities that punches well above its weight. For years it played second fiddle to the package holiday resorts dotting the Costa Blanca, dismissed as just another beach town with an airport. But anyone who’s actually spent time here knows better. Perched beneath the towering …
Toledo is one of those places that sounds almost too good to be true. Medieval walls encircling a hilltop city? Tick. Gothic cathedrals sitting alongside ancient mosques and synagogues? Tick. All of it perched dramatically above the Tagus River, just half an hour from Madrid by train? Absolutely. They call …
Forget everything you thought you knew about Málaga. This isn’t just a jumping-off point for Costa del Sol beach resorts anymore – it’s transformed into one of Spain’s most exciting cities and honestly, it deserves way more attention than it gets. Once just the gateway to Andalucía’s beaches, Málaga now …
Standing atop a rocky crag just 92 kilometres north-west of Madrid lies Segovia, a treasure trove of Spanish history which remains remarkably preserved despite the passage of centuries. This UNESCO World Heritage gem may be home to only 50,000 people, but it punches well above its weight in cultural significance …
Oviedo’s origins date to 761 CE, when two monks established a monastery that would become the nucleus of the future city. As the capital of the Kingdom of Asturias during the early stages of the Christian Reconquista, Oviedo developed into a crucial religious and political centre, leaving an extraordinary architectural …
Tarragona is a charming Mediterranean port city located 100km south-west of Barcelona on the coast of Catalonia. Originally established as Tarraco by the Romans in the 3rd century BCE, Tarragona served as a key administrative and commercial hub. Today the city’s ancient Roman archaeological complex is recognised as a UNESCO …
With its colourful history, vibrant culture and wealth of architectural treasures, Seville beckons visitors to uncover its many layers. There are so many things to do in Seville from wandering the whitewashed streets of the Barrio Santa Cruz to visiting the world’s largest Gothic cathedral and admiring the Mudéjar courtyards …
There are so many things to do in Barcelona that you’ll struggle to visit them all during a short city break. The highlight is the magnificent Sagrada Familia Cathedral but there are plenty more stunning buildings designed by Antoni Gaudí including La Pedrera (also known as Casa Milà), Casa Batlló …
Discovering the best things to do in Madrid can be a thrilling challenge, especially when you’re limited to a weekend getaway. While Spanish capital may not boast as many iconic landmarks as other Spanish cities, it offers a wealth of experiences that capture the essence of Spain. The heart of …