Cesca Rampley

Culture vulture from London with a passion for all things foodie, I’ve spent over six years living in Spain, exploring the country’s diverse regions and cities. I studied literature at university in the eclectic city of Brighton, and since then, I’ve been hooked on keeping up with what to do, see, and, of course, eat. I’m a firm believer in appreciating and learning from local cultures, travelling responsibly, and giving new things a go with an open mind and a healthy dose of curiosity. I try to share useful tips, local insights and a bit of honest know-how, so you can make the most of wherever you find yourself.

Living in Almería, Spain: best neighbourhoods, cost of living and benefits

Almería pairs dry Mediterranean weather, city conveniences and access to the Cabo de Gata coast with housing costs that remain below Spain’s larger coastal cities.What is living in Almeria like?

La Tomatina: a ripe and ready guide to Buñol’s tomato festival

This bonkers festival in Valencia comprises truckloads of tomatoes and people willing to paint the town red. Literally.

UK tourists lead Spain’s summer arrivals

Brits lead Spain’s June arrivals and Balearic Islands top destination

The UK was Spain’s largest international tourism market in June 2026, while the Balearic Islands received the biggest share of overseas visitors during the month.The figures show a varied picture across Spain’s main visitor markets and destinations, with growth in several regions and source countrie

Spain received 9.7 million tourists in June 2026

Spain sees rental stays rise as hotel use falls among tourists

Spain received 9,7 million international tourists in June 2026, a 2.9% increase compared with the same month in 2025. This figure is on track to help break the record of nearly 97 million visitors in 2025.

Red Days in Spain 2026: public holidays and everyday closures

A red day in Spain is the everyday name for a public holiday, usually printed in red on calendars. It can affect a viewing, school plans, deliveries, train timetables and the slightly heroic task of getting paperwork done.Spain does not operate on one single holiday calendar.

Spain’s pay gap is far wider in part-time work

Spain’s gender pay gap in hourly earnings was substantially wider for part-time employees than for full-time staff in 2023, according to figures published by the National Statistics Institute, INE.The data also show that women were more concentrated in lower salary brackets.

Spain tops the expat quality of life ranking

Spain tops 'expat' quality of life ranking for the fifth year running

Spain has topped InterNations’ 2026 Quality of Life Index for the fifth consecutive year.

Spain population hits record 49.8 million

Spain’s population hits a record 49.8 million as foreign residents drive growth

Spain’s population stood at a record 49.8 million residents on 1 July 2026, after increasing by 104,178 people in the second quarter.The provisional figures from Spain’s National Statistics Institute, the INE, show that growth came from an increase in the foreign-born population, while the number of

A Mariña Lucense: Galicia’s Atlantic coast of tidal arches and fishing ports

There is a stretch of northern Spain where the sea has carved arches into the cliffs, small harbours still organise the day, and green hills meet the shoreline.

The Canary Island farthest from the crowds

Black volcanic rock drops into clear Atlantic water, pine-scented paths lead towards cloud-covered ridges, and the coast is dotted with seawater pools rather than long rows of sun loungers.