Images of modern architecture in Bilbao

Images of the prettiest streets in Spain

Barrio de Las Letras: literature and fine dining in Madrid

If you walk around the central barrio de Las Letras in Madrid, you will probably be fascinated by an inscription on the ground: “¿No es cierto ángel de amor, que en esta apartada orilla más pura la luna brilla y se respira mejor?” (Isn’t it true, angel of love, that on this distant shore the moonlight is purer and the air is clearer? ...

Bilbao art district

The streets of Bilbao are one big exhibition of architecture and contemporary art. Most of it can be found near the estuary, between the Guggenheim Museum, the Albia gardens and the The Euskalduna Conference Centre and Concert Hall. ...

Spain by bike

Bikes and holidays are a perfect match in Spain. Whether you just want to cycle around between visits or you want to go on cycling excursions for a couple of hours, you will find perfectly adapted routes and cycle touring and bike hire companies all over Spain.

What to do in Tarragona: tips for exploring the capital of the Costa Daurada in Catalonia

Tarragona is famous for its history. The city of Tarraco was established by the Romans over 2000 years ago. In the year 218 BC to be exact. From that moment on, each period of history has left its mark on the city. You can explore many different centuries from history just by crossing from one street to another.

Visit the Barcelona you don’t find in the guidebooks

Maritime enclaves, romantic streets, war bunkers, sweeping views, and even the underground city… Barcelona has delightful surprises, even if you think you know it well.

The Way of Saint James by bike

Following the Way of Saint James, or the Way of Saint James, by bicycle is becoming a popular choice for pilgrims. Most of the routes are very well marked and it’s easy to find your way. You can enjoy cycle touring while you experience the Way of Saint James in a different way. ...

By bicycle to Santiago

Travel by bicycle through the spectacular geography of Spain for an unforgettable cultural and personal experience. This is the cyclist’s version of the Saint James Way, an adventure highly recommended for fans of cycle touring, but also ideal for travellers looking for a new challenge in every sense: athletic, individual and intercultural.

4 group experiences in Spain, other than going to the beach

Who says that to enjoy your holidays you need to go to the coast? Discover some alternatives to the beach available in Spain. Four ideas to make your group trip an unforgettable experience.

The Silk Route in Valencia

The silk route reveals the importance of silk and its trade to Valencia. The city has Europe’s largest archives relating to silk, and important collections of 18th century silk textiles and looms. ...

The Malaga of Picasso

Malaga is the city where Pablo Picasso spent his early childhood. The atmosphere and the daily life of those years became the inspiration for some of the recurring themes in his paintings, such as flamenco, doves and bulls. ...

Spaces for alternative culture in Barcelona

Get your hipster gear on because we're going to Barcelona, one of the most avant-garde cities in Spain, where new trends seem to pop up every day. Art is part of life in the streets of Barcelona, full of galleries and neighbourhoods that are constantly being updated, like El Raval. ...

Spaces for alternative culture in Madrid

Contemporary culture, street art, collaborative creativity, spaces for the public to participate in art… These alternative options complement the city's wide range of more traditional cultural activities, and represent some of the most avant-garde and socially oriented facets of Spanish culture.

Unusual places and routes in Salamanca

Street art, legendary places, unknown spaces, spectacular towers… The city of Salamanca has plenty of unusual things to see and do for those who want a different way to explore it.

Explore Melilla on two routes

Multiculturalism and Art Nouveau are two of the attractions of Melilla’s culture that we can enjoy through its buildings. Two tourist routes give us the opportunity to discover them, visiting its Art Nouveau architecture and the city’s most iconic religious buildings.

Mérida - visit the Roman Empire

Window-shopping in boutiques and finding a Roman temple around the corner. Enjoying an open-air theatre performance in a monumental theatre, with a history stretching back over 2000 years. Crossing a Roman bridge and coming face-to-face with an Arab fortress. ...

Art Nouveau in Palma de Mallorca

Great names of Catalan Art Nouveau such as Gaudí and Domènech i Montaner shaped the architecture of Palma de Mallorca with their aesthetic in the early 20th century. This route visits the city’s most representative Art Nouveau buildings, in a style which still has an undeniable impact on the viewer.

Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao, Malaga, and Seville: city break destinations

Have you been waiting for a break to get away for a few days, with your partner for example? Here are some ideas for big city breaks where you can enjoy culture, big shopping hubs, exquisite restaurants and gourmet food markets as well as idyllic accommodation. The perfect destination for short trips. ...

Interesting and little-known places in Madrid

Beyond the traditional tourist sights of the Royal Palace, the Prado and the Retiro Park, every street, every roof, every historic building in Madrid seems to hide a fascinating story. ...

A day in Madrid in 10 essential visits

First, can Madrid be visited in one day? It’s obvious that the capital has much more to give. But if you only have one day, we’ve come up with a selection of must-sees. Ready for that?

Malaga, cosmopolitan and hip

Several things make Malaga one of the most important Spanish cities for culture. The House-Museum where Picasso was born, the Contemporary Art Centre (CAC), the Russian Museum and the Carmen Thyssen, the first ever branch of the Pompidou Centre… and over 30 more highly recommended exhibition spaces. ...

Bilbao, pincho by pincho

Taste and creativity in equal measure in one, or at most two, bites. That's what a pincho is, one of the highlights of Biscay and therefore Basque Country, gastronomy. The counters in Bilbao bars are attractive showcases that are constantly fresh and updated. ...

Ceuta, the best of four cultures

Known as the “pearl of the Mediterranean”, Ceuta waits on the other side of the Strait of Gibraltar, a destination full of colour. In northern Africa, this Spanish city combines four cultures, with Christian, Muslim, Jewish and Hindu traditions. ...