Holiday destinations

A proper island road trip in Spain lets you get beyond the resort strips and into villages, viewpoints and backroads that feel far more local.If the mainland road trips got you thinking, the islands are a completely different rhythm—shorter distances, sharper scenery, and landscapes that shift quick

If you’re daydreaming about a proper Spain road trip, this is the sort of country that rewards you for taking the long way round.

Spain is on track to become the world’s most visited country by 2040, overtaking France in international tourist arrivals.

The May bank holiday marks one of the first great getaways of the year – with warmer weather setting the tone. In 2026, 1 May falls on a Friday, giving you three full days to switch off.

Tabarca Island is the only inhabited island in the Valencian Community and sits around 8 kilometres off the coast in Alicante province. It’s small enough to walk across in under an hour, yet packed with history, clear water and low-key Mediterranean charm.

An indefinite air traffic control strike began this April in Spain, affecting nine airports and creating disruption risks for both residents and visitors.

TimeOut has just released its roundup of the best cheap beach holidays in Europe for 2026.

Menorca, the easternmost of the Balearic Islands, is an island shaped by the sea and a fascinatingly diverse history. Its strategic location made it a coveted enclave since antiquity, sought after by the Phoenicians, Romans, Muslims, Aragonese and, later, the French and British.

Medieval streets, colourful fishing harbours and mountain villages frozen in time — Northern Spain is one of 2026’s most inspiring travel destinations.

A Spanish mountain range has just taken the top spot on Time Out’s list of the world’s most beautiful places, ahead of tropical islands and dramatic national parks in Asia and South America.It’s not in the Pyrenees, and it’s not Sierra Nevada.

Catalonia’s Parliament has approved a major increase to the tourist tax, taking effect from 1st April 2026.

Holy Week in Spain goes far beyond a religious event; it’s a week of candlelit processions, centuries-old brotherhoods and whole towns moving in quiet unison.

Barcelona, Madrid and Valencia draw the lion’s share of visitors, and in peak season the queues, cruise-ship groups and packed old towns can test even the most patient traveller.Recently, The Mirror highlighted a lesser-known Spanish city as a smart alternative to Barcelona, noting its similar atmos

A Travel Trends 2026 report, based on a survey of more than 9,000 travellers, paints a clear picture of how travel behaviour is shifting.

These sunny Spanish islands are once again in the spotlight.

If you’re looking for the best Roman ruins to visit, Spain is a cracking place to do it. The Romans ruled much of the Iberian Peninsula for roughly six centuries, shaping everything from road networks to city planning.

Spain has quietly secured another global travel accolade.

This time of year is one of the most comfortable for travelling, which explains why so many people are looking for the best places to visit in Spain this April.

Every spring, a hidden valley in Spain turns completely white.Not with snow — but with over 1.5 million cherry blossoms.For just a short window between March and April, Valle del Jerte in Extremadura transforms into one of Europe’s most breathtaking natural spectacles.

Madrid has just been crowned European Best Destination 2026, and this one isn’t a vague marketing badge.

Las Fallas 2026 in Valencia will once again transform the city into an open‑air museum of fire, art and tradition from 1 to 19 March 2026, with the main events taking place between 15 and 19 March.

If you’re eyeing up the best Easter breaks in Spain, you’re looking at one of the most atmospheric times to be here.

A Spanish city has secured a place in TripAdvisor’s 2026 Travellers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best for destinations.

The country’s network of parques naturales is vast, and many of the most rewarding hidden natural parks in Spain are tucked away beyond the headline-grabbing national parks.

La Gomera holidays tend to suit people who like places that take a bit of getting used to.