Holiday destinations

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.

La Gomera sits just west of Tenerife, but it feels a world away once you step off the ferry.

Some of the best holiday destinations in Spain for couples are places where meals stretch late, everything is easy to walk, and there’s usually a square, promenade or beach nearby.

Spain has quietly built a reputation as one of Europe’s most varied golfing destinations, with courses spread across coastlines, countryside, and even cooler northern regions.

Spain is a land of contrasts, from rugged mountains to idyllic beaches.

The big date is 12th August 2026, when a once-in-a-lifetime total solar eclipse will sweep across northern Spain before heading towards the Mediterranean.Rural rentals are already starting to surge in some of the most in-demand areas, and only places right under the darkest part of the eclipse will

The August solar eclipse in Spain this year crosses much of the country, and projections suggest up to 10 million visitors will witness the event.

Carnival in Spain 2026 promises a spectacular celebration full of colour, music, and festive traditions. Across the country, cities and towns come alive with parades, street parties, and cultural events.

A total solar eclipse trip to Spain in 2026 is one of those rare moments where the universe lines things up neatly with European holiday habits.

Tenerife’s famous for its black‑sand beaches and year‑round sun, but some of the island’s most memorable swims are in its wild lava pools along the coast.

Spain keeps popping up in blockbusters and binge‑worthy series, and half the time people don’t realise they’re looking at Bilbao, Madrid or Jerez rather than London, California or a distant galaxy.

Bloomberg has once again compiled a list of must-visit destinations set to shape travel in 2026, blending revitalised classics with lesser-known places on the rise. The list spans creative cities, remote islands, emerging food regions and unspoilt natural havens.

National Geographic’s Spanish pick for the best travel destination for 2026 is not a single city, but an entire northern region.

Spain is full of cliff‑top villages, hanging walkways and suspension bridges that will test even the bravest travellers.

With the first hint of sunshine or even just a spare long weekend, it doesn’t take much to start daydreaming about the sea.