What to do in Spain

In the centre of the city of Valencia in Spain is a curiously whimsical playpark for children that is sure to delight adults as well.

Welcome to the Parc del Laberint d'Horta in Barcelona, a hedge maze in a beautiful garden. This little-known gem is located outside the centre of the city, and feels like stepping into a fairytale.

The Spain Classic Raid is an off-road car rally for classic vehicles which is held annually in Spain. The 2019 edition will represent the sixth year in a row that this event has been held, running from 30th March to 6th April 2019.

If you are a foodie and an adventurous person or just love to try new dishes and experience new types of cuisine, you are overdue a visit to one of the best Portuguese restaurants in the Spanish capital.

For all lovers of art, whether contemporary art, classical art, photography or anything else, these exhibitions happening in Spain in 2019 are absolutely unmissable.

Football is a serious business in Spain with La Liga being one of the biggest football leagues in the world. If you’re going to Spain in 2019, here are the best soccer stadiums you absolutely must visit, from a tour of Real Madrid’s home ground to FC Barcelona’s arena and everything in between. 1.

The Dance of the ‘Seises’ in Seville, Spain When: Immaculate Conception on 8th December 2018, during Carnival in February/March 2019, Corpus Christi in June 2019 Where: Seville, Spain Website: sevillanísimo.es Every year, the capital city of the Spanish region of Andalusia, Seville, hosts a c

Spanish cider is the pride of many communities all over Spain and is one of the country’s highest quality craft products.

When you see this town for the first time, approaching on the winding Aragonese roads through dense countryside and steep cliffs, you’ll immediately wonder why you never visited it before.

Lanzarote is one of the Spanish Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean just off the coast of western Africa.

Spanish cuisine has grown considerably more popular in recent years, becoming one of the most important in the world, thanks to innovative geniuses such as Ferran Adrià and the Roca brothers.

While it may be true that Spain isn’t as famed for its opera as perhaps Italy or Germany, there is actually a surprising wealth of opera houses and quality performances put on frequently in every major city in the country.

The Festa da Faba When: 5th October – 7th October 2019 Where: Lourenzá, Spain Website: concellodelourenza.gal In the Lourenzá valley, they grow different varieties of beans, each of them have an exceptional quality.

Fiesta de San Miguel When: 29th Septmber 2018 Where: Lleida, Spain Website: turismedelleida.cat The Festival of San Miguel in Lleida is part of one of the most traditional agricultural fairs in Spain.

Fiesta de San Miguel When: 29th September – 1st October 2018 Where: Granada, Spain Website: juntadeandalucia.es In September, the city of Granada celebrates its patron saint with the Fiesta de San Miguel, a popular celebration that ends each year with the pilgrimage to the San Miguel hill. T

La Mercè fiestasWhen: 21st – 24th Septmeber 2018Where: Barcelona, SpainWebsite: irbarcelona.comThe Fiestas of La Mercè are the annual festivities of the city of Barcelona and have been its main festival since 1902 when it was celebrated for the first time in honour of the Virgen de la Merced.

For a great end to a fantastic summer, and before the kids start back at school, there's nothing better than a good adrenaline rush. Whether it's a route through cave tunnels, a descending a canyon or simply going from tree to tree, it will be an unforgettable experience.

Spain is famed for its beer culture. It’s not uncommon to see people from all walks of life, from police officers to retirees, in a bar having a swift half of shandy at any time of the day.

Las Fiestas de Santa Tecla When: 14th – 24th September 2018 Where: Santa Tecla, Spain Website: tarragonaturisme.cat During the Santa Tecla celebrations, one of Spain's funniest popular festivals, some of the most typical customs of Catalonia take place.

Flamenco is part of a very special tradition in Spain. It is lived and felt with particular devotion in Andalusia, but this artform is ubiquitous throughout Spain in one form or another.

Whether it's the relaxed pace of life, the Hawaiian motifs or the floral prints, everyone who tries surfing once wants to do it again and inevitably ends up a surfing convert.

The Bajada de la Bruja festival When: 28th August 2018 Where: Vidángoz, Spain Website: turismo.navarra.es The Descent of the Witch, la Bajada de la Bruja, marks the beginning of the local festival of the Navarrese village of Vidángoz in the Sangüesa area near Pamplona.

Bilbao’s Semana Grande When: 18th – 26th August 2018 Where: Bilbao, Spain Website: bilbaoturismo.net Bilbao's Semana Grande, also known as Aste Nagusia in the Basque language, is one of the most popular festivals in Spain with the most amount of events and activities happening.

Baixada dels Raiers When: 12th August 2018 Where: Coll de Nargó, Spain Website: viulafesta.cat Year on year, the Catalonian town of Coll de Nargó in Lleida welcomes hundreds of people who come to enjoy one of the most outstanding regional traditions: the Baixada dels Raiers. In this celebrat

The Fiesta del Pulpo When: 12th August 2018 Where: O Carballiño, Spain Website: spain.info One of the most popular festivals in Spain takes place on the second Sunday of August and is called the Octopus Festival (Fiesta del Pulpo).