What to do in Spain

Spain has long been known for its gastronomy and while it might not get as much attention as the beaches and tourist resorts, it is a vital part of both Spanish culture and the tourism industry.

Earlier this week, the mayor of the Spanish capital, José Luis Martínez-Almeida, inaugurated the remodelling of the central Plaza de España after more than two years of works and reforms.

Tourism today is no longer just focused on Europe's major capitals. In the wake of the pandemic, tourist interest could be setting a new trend: visiting charming little villages. This is so much the case that experts at CNN have drawn up a ranking of the most beautiful villages in Europe.

The spread of the coronavirus and strict rules and regulations from the government means that residents in Spain are still confined to their homes and will be for at least a few more weeks.

Cuarentena (Quarantine) Film Festival is a short film festival which is using the social media platform of Instagram to give people the opportunity to spend this time of quarantine in a different and more entertaining way, above all maintaining the responsibility #YoMeQuedoEnCasa (I’m staying a

Cuarentena Fest 2020 When: 16th - 27th March 2020 Where: the comfort of your own home Website: cuarentenafest.tumblr.com Because of the coronavirus outbreak and subsequent lockdown, confinement to our homes has very quickly become a reality in Spain and one of the consequences has been the ca

Spain’s usually busy streets and bustling landmarks have come to a standstill after the Spanish government imposed a nationwide lockdown in a bid to contain the coronavirus epidemic that is turining into one of the worst in Europe's history.  Having a drink with some mates in the local ba

La Floración de Cieza When: 1st-31st March 2020 Where: Cieza, Murcia Website: murciaturistica.es When you think of Murcia, the first thing on your mind could be beaches, nightlife or sunny weather. These things are all true, but Murcia also has so much more to offer.

Believe it or not, February is one of the most exciting and fun months of the year because it’s carnival time!

Asturias, Menorca and the Aran Valley have made it onto the prestigious list that the New York Times draws up each year with the best 52 places to visit.

Carnival time is a strange celebration at the end of winter and just before Lent when the world dresses up in extravagant clothing and goes wild.

Occasionally, you can find houses for sale that are unique due to their design or their history. But today we present to you this especially different property because of its magnificent garden – the largest in Spain and probably in Europe.

Spain's finest national holiday 'Fiesta Nacional de España', takes place on 12th October every year and is one of the most important festivals in Spain, being a bank holiday for all workers.The celebration involves a military parade through the centre of Madrid, attended by the Royal Family, the Pre

Expats from all over the world living in Barcelona and Madrid and visitors just passing through are discovering a new type of social event that is revolutionising both travel and meetups in Spain’s two biggest cities.

The Feria de Albacete 2019 When: 7th – 17th September 2019 Where: Albacete, Spain Website: feriadealbacete.net The Feria de Albacete is one of the most authentic festivals in Spain considered to be of International Tourist Interest.

The Cascamorras Festival When: 6th – 9th September 2019 Where: Baza and Guadix, Spain Website: el-cascamorras.com The Cascamorras is one of the oldest and weirdest festivals in Spain.

La Tomatina 2019 When: 28th August 2019 Where: Buñol, Spain Website: latomatina.info La Tomatina is Spain’s famous tomato-throwing festival, one of the best known and wackiest fiestas in the country.

Spain is an excellent country for walking holidays and extreme hiking, with such famous walking routes as the Camino de Santiago and the challenging Caminito del Rey.

Cante de las Minas 2019 When: 1st – 10th August 2019 Where: La Unión, Spain Website: festivalcantedelasminas.org Spain is the home of flamenco, and the best flamenco festival in Spain 2019 is the Cante de las Minas in La Unión, Murcia.

Summer is a great time to visit Spain on holiday and get away to the beach.

Saint James’s Day When: 15th – 31st July 2019 Where: Santiago de Compostela, Spain Website: santiagoturismo.com St.

Barcelona has it all – beaches, culture and the best rooftop bars for chilling out that you can find anywhere. From a rooftop on a museum to hotels with roof terraces in the Gothic quarter and near the Sagrada Familia, these rooftops help make Barcelona one of the best cities to visit in Spain. 1.

Along with tortilla de patata and sangria, paella is probably Spain’s most famous export.

Pamplona Sanfermines bull running festivalWhen: 6th - 15th July 2019Where: Pamplona, SpainWebsite: www.sanfermin.comPamplona is well known as the city where the running of the bulls takes place in Spain every year in July.

There’s nothing that quite matches the feeling of listening to your favourite song live and seeing your favourite artist on stage.