Wine tourism in Spain

Every year on 29 June, the small town of Haro turns into a sea of purple as thousands gather for the legendary Batalla del Vino.

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.

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

When people talk about Magic Towns in Spain, they’re not just talking about pretty villages with a nice view and a decent lunch spot.

Spain and wine go hand in hand, with vineyard landscapes that run from cool Atlantic shores to sun‑baked southern hills. Ask several locals about the best wine routes in Spain, and you will get very different answers, with some swearing by elegant reds, others loyal to crisp coastal whites.

Spanish sparkling wine flies under the radar next to Prosecco and Champagne, which is a bit of a shame given how good the value can be.

Wine tourism in Spain has grown up a lot in the last few years. People are now planning whole weekends to Spain's best wineries, featuring design hotels and long lunches in the vineyards.

Spain has secured another high‑profile success on the global wine stage, with a Spanish bodega named the third-best winery in the world by the International Wine & Spirit Competition.

Forbes’ 2025 ranking of the world’s 50 best wineries puts Spain firmly on the global map, with two bodegas landing top‑10 spots. Spain’s top performers in 2025Marqués de Murrieta, Logroño (La Rioja)Things to do in LogroñoGonzález Byass, Jerez de la Frontera (Cádiz)Things to do in Jerez de la Fr

Hacienda La Caldera is a wonderful world in the heart of the Serranía de Ronda (Málaga), an exceptional home that exudes elegance with its sustainable design based on the Mediterranean spirit.

Not far from Barcelona, just outside Vilafranca del Penedès and next to the Mas Tinell vineyards, is the Cava & Hotel Mastinell.