Spain: A perfect ski destination

Spain: A perfect ski destination

Many visitors to Spain head straight to the coast, overlooking the fact that Spain is Europe’s second most mountainous country. This, combined with long hours of sunshine in the winter and great entertainment and after-ski activities, makes it a dream...
City Portrait: Murcia

City Portrait: Murcia

Murcia is a city in southeastern Spain that is often overlooked by tourists – hard to believe considering all it has to offer. Besides a rich cultural heritage and many excellent museums, this region boasts over 3,000 hours of sunshine a year, which can be enjoyed in...
Gastrofestival: A delicious time to visit Madrid

Gastrofestival: A delicious time to visit Madrid

Madrid is a one of the great cities of the world, with a wealth of museums, shopping, nightlife, parks and restaurants. Visitors who brave the cold of January and February are also in for a special treat. No, it’s much more than churros y chocolate (which are worth a...
Extremadura: Jarramplas festival

Extremadura: Jarramplas festival

Every January in Extremadura, residents fill the streets of Piornal, eager to punish Jarramplas. The fellow who plays this devil-like character wears a carefully padded suit beneath his costume of colorful fabric strips and a frightening mask – essential protection,...
Special events of 2018

Special events of 2018

In addition to the incredible array of cultural, natural, and gastronomic attractions that Spain offers all the time, each year offers its own special events, and 2018 is no exception. Even the most frequent visitors to Spain will never lose their passion for this...