Category Archives: spain

Roaming Acinipo’s Roman ruins

It is one of the best-preserved Roman theatres in Spain but unlike many of Andalucía’s honeypots, Acinipo is blissfully free of tourists – and free to enter

10 of the best hidden beaches in Ibiza

It’s possible to escape the Balearic island’s hotspots for splendid isolation amid secret coves and pristine bays – just be prepared to walk or swim there

Europe’s hidden coasts: Costa Maresme, Spain

The coast just north of Barcelona is often overlooked by visitors. But with miles of sandy beach, great restaurants and a coast-hugging train, it’s a perfect escape

Seville comes to life with Feria de Abril celebrations – in pictures

The Andalusian capital’s April festival traditionally begins two weeks after Easter, which means it can fall in May, despite its name. The celebration started as a cattle fair in 1847 and now features bullfighting and opulent parades, attracting the city’s high society

Cabo de Gata, Spain: exploring Europe’s only desert

The arid beauty of Cabo de Gata, in Almería, has inspired works by Lorca and the spaghetti westerns of Sergio Leone – and has one of Spain’s least-developed coasts

‘I fell for Mallorca and bought an orange farm there … on a whim’

Author Peter Kerr swapped his Scottish farm for an orange grove and discovered the history and laid-back attitude of ‘l’illa de la calma’

10 of Bilbao’s best pintxos bars

The city’s many bars are piled high with pintxos, the Basque country’s take on tapas, which are a great way of sampling regional specialities for a few euros. Or string a few together to create a brilliant bar crawl

Seville city guide: what to do plus the best hotels, restaurants and bars

Rich in culture and sizzling with energy, this Andalucían city is a feast for the senses. Here are our picks of the best places to eat, drink and party with the Sevillanos