Spanish countryside

Autumn transforms many towns across the Community of Madrid into ideal destinations for a weekend escape. During this season, forests take on vibrant colours, temperatures become more comfortable for walking, and the summer crowds begin to fade.

In south-eastern Galicia, one small municipality is trying to make rural life feel possible again.

The Camino Francés, or French Way, is the best-known and most popular pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela. Crossing a variety of landscapes, it benefits from an extensive network of hostels, services and towns linked to the pilgrimage tradition.

Spain has submitted its draft National Nature Restoration Plan to the European Commission, setting out proposed measures to restore damaged ecosystems across the country.The plan, submitted on 31 August 2026, covers terrestrial, coastal, marine, freshwater and urban environments.

CN Traveller included one unusual Spanish landscape in its 17 Most Beautiful National Parks in the World.

Spain has no shortage of dramatic walking routes, yet some ranges stay strangely quiet.

Arbancón, in the province of Guadalajara, is a small Spanish village that is actively looking for new residents.

The province of Málaga is known for its coastline and vibrant white villages, but it also has a less visible side: that of abandoned villages that, for various reasons, were left without inhabitants.

Broadly speaking, there are two types of buyers – those drawn to the sea and those who feel most at home among mountains.

In sparsely populated inland Spain, the village of Arenillas is testing a very direct response to rural decline.

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.

Two Spanish communities made the UN’s Best Tourism Villages for 2025.

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.

Housing prices in Spain’s urban areas are now 99% higher than in rural locations, according to idealista. The widest gap is in Madrid, where city prices exceed rural ones by 131%. Urban homes also cost at least double those in the countryside across five other provinces: Álava, Salamanca, Cáceres, Valladolid and Palencia.

As the year draws to a close, there’s no better time to start dreaming of a new life in the Spanish countryside.

The province of Málaga is renowned worldwide for its beaches and the vibrant atmosphere of the Costa del Sol. Yet beyond the coastline, its landscape is dotted with countless towns that have preserved their authentic charm.

With the arrival of autumn, Spain’s towns are painted in shades of gold, red and copper.

As summer fades, Spain's landscapes transform into a vibrant tapestry of reds, golds, and ochres. Autumn 2025 is the perfect time to explore Spain's enchanting forests, where the fall foliage creates breathtaking views and tranquil retreats.

The average price of homes for sale in Barcelona province is €3,023/m², rising to €4,991/m² in the city, according to idealista. These record highs make access to housing difficult for many. Yet one town stands out for its far lower prices: Sant Llorenç Savall. Here, homes average €956/m² – more than three times cheaper than the provincial average and over five times cheaper than in the city.

Slate roofs dusted white, church bells on cold air, and a tasca stove bubbling with stews sum up winter in Spain's snowy villages.

Seeing the Milky Way with the naked eye is a rare experience, possible only in a few places worldwide.

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The depopulation of rural Spain, often called España vaciada or 'Empty Spain', is a long-standing issue.

Tucked away in the mountains and along the coasts, you’ll find some of Spain's real treasures – its little villages, which often get overlooked.

Spain is battling more than 20 major wildfires across the country, with the government deploying hundreds of additional soldiers as a searing, prolonged heatwave continues to fuel the blazes.