Spain in winter

Winter, which officially starts around 21 December and ends around 21 March, is a great time to travel to Spain for many reasons. For one thing, you can enjoy everything you love about winter, but it's usually sunny, with milder temperatures than most of Europe and not much rain. ...

Day trips from Madrid

If you’re reading this, you’ve probably decided to holiday in Madrid, or at least you’re considering it. You’ve made the right choice, because Madrid is a city full of life and culture, with a huge range of things to do and see, fabulous sites like the Royal Palace, and museums that everyone should visit at least once in their lives, such as ...

Four beaches that are perfect for your honeymoon in Spain

It’s not just the incredible scenery, or the crystal-clear waters, there’s so much more. On Spanish beaches you can leave behind all the stresses and strains of everyday life. So there’s nothing you need to worry about. Just you and your partner, enjoying that taste of paradise you both deserve. ...

Flying over the Balearic Islands: the best kitesurfing spots

The Balearic Islands are full of ideal kitesurfing spots. Most of them are on the beaches of Mallorca, where, at certain times of the year, you’ll see colourful kites flying above the sand. Fancy flying over the Balearic Islands?

Tapas, a world of sensations

It is no coincidence that the word “tapas” is recognised in many languages outside Spain. These small portions of food served as an accompaniment to drinks delight anyone who tastes them. In Spain, “ir de tapas” is a must (going from bar to bar tasting tapas while having fun with friends). ...

Spain’s main sea connections

Spain has major cruise ports. The most important in terms of tourist traffic are Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca, Las Palmas, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Malaga, Cadiz, Valencia, and A Coruña. There are also ferries to the Canary Islands, the Balearic Islands, Ceuta and Melilla. ...

How to get to Spain by ferry or cruise ship

Spain is connected by sea with regular services from the UK, Italy, Morocco and Algeria. Below, we will give details the existing routes, some of the companies that cover the routes and their approximate durations.

Flying to Spain. Spanish Airports

Travelling to Spain by train

Spain is linked by the international rail network to Portugal and France. There are excellent AVE high-speed train connections to France. Here you can find a table with a selection of rail services for getting to Spain.

Information on Brexit for British tourists

Following the start of the Brexit process in 2016, and now that the transitional period has ended, as of 1 January 2021 the relationship between the United Kingdom and the European Union is based on the Trade and Cooperation Agreement. ...

Gaudí Year 2026: A journey through the universal legacy of the brilliant modernist architect

As well as being a master of modernism, Antoni Gaudí is one of the most influential figures in the history of world architecture. Gaudí Year 2026 commemorates the centenary of his death and invites the world to rediscover the innovation behind his masterpieces, many of which have been declared World Heritage Sites. ...

One of the most important pride parades in Europe is held in Madrid

International Pride Day is celebrated in many parts of the world, with streets full of colour, party and calls for the rights of the community. Some of these cities are in Spain (Sitges, Ibiza, Benidorm…). ...