San Juan Festival Alicante

San Juan Festival 2026: Alicante’s Hogueras de San Juan

The San Juan Festival in Alicante, officially the Hogueras de San Juan 2026, is not just a few nights of bonfires but a month-long build-up that takes over the city.Locally called Fogueres de Sant Joan in Valencian, it's one of Spain's biggest San Juan festivals.
best island road trips Spain

Best island road trips in Spain: 6 drives worth the hire car

A proper island road trip in Spain lets you get beyond the resort strips and into villages, viewpoints and backroads that feel far more local.If the mainland road trips got you thinking, the islands are a completely different rhythm—shorter distances, sharper scenery, and landscapes that shift quick
Holy week in Madrid

Easter in Madrid 2026

Easter in Madrid 2026 boasts more than 30 official processions moving through the capital. The city’s Semana Santa is noticeably more restrained than in Seville or Málaga.
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Ten easy day trips from Madrid

Madrid is brilliant, but the size, noise and constant movement can feel like a lot after a while. One of the big perks of living here or spending time in the city is how easy it is to step away for a day.