Take it from us, this impressive, progressive country's miles beyond iconic but stereotypical bullfights, flamenco, and mass beach tourism, with historic sights reaching back to the era of ancient Greece, wine regions, skiing, some of Europe's most cutting-edge culture; and a gorgeous tapestry of different cultures and languages. ¡Viva España!


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Flamenco: the soul of Spain?

Ask many people around the world what comes to mind when they think of Spain, and chances are flamenco will land near the top of the list. The sinuous moves; the rapid, hypnotic shoe tapping; the staccato hand-clapping; the mesmerising guitarwork; the plaintive singing - if you've never witnessed a performance in person, your first time in particular will stay with you forever.An art form and indeed a sensibility closely intertwined with the culture and traditions of Andalusia, flamenco grew…

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Spain's wonderful (and sometimes wild) west: Extremadura

Mariaplr Hugging Spain's upper border with Portugal, the autonomous community of Extremadura, composed of the provinces of Cáceres and Badajoz, is well known to other Spaniards as a proud land of strong traditions; rich history; distinguished cuisine; and fascinating historic, architectural, and natural riches. In fact, in particular this is considered one of the country's under-the-radar eco-paradises, with extensive and dramatic valleys, plains, and natural parks that attract nature-lovers…

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What not to miss in Barcelona

  walkerssk/pixabay There's a good reason Spain's second largest city after Madrid is one of Europe's (indeed, the world's) most popular cities - famous and beloved for its art, architecture, culture, cuisine, and nightlife ever since hosting the 1992 Summer Olympic Games. It's also the capital of the region of Catalonia, one of Spain's nations along with Galicia and Euskadi (aka the Basque Country), with its own distinct language and culture. Well, there's a lot to unpack here, so let's…

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Madrid as one of Europe´s most LGBTQ/gay-welcoming cities

  Javitouh These days, Spain is one of the world's most socially progressive countries - for example, it was the third to legalise same-sex marriage, back in 2005 - and has legal safeguards in place for marriage equality, same-sex adoption rights, and anti-discrimination laws. And its capital, despite being ruled by the rightwing Partido Popular, is in turn is one of the its most progressive, and is home to a community of a vigorous LGBTQ community estimatated at around a half million. The…

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  • María José July 14, 2023 at 12:38pm
    Recently the English-language version of Spain's top newspaper El País took a look at the Sefarad - Jewish Spain: https://english.elpais.com/spain/2023-04-13/synagogues-cemeteries-a...
    Synagogues, cemeteries, and settlements: Spain’s hidden Jewish heritage
    The expulsion of the Jews in 1492 buried homes and synagogues standing for more than a thousand years in the Iberian Peninsula
  • Joseba Basabe April 9, 2023 at 11:33am
    Yesterday was the 50th anniversary of Pablo Picasso's death, and throughout 2023 Spain is showcasing both sites associated with the painter as well as various exhibitions of his work. Here the UK's The Guardian lays it all out: https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2023/apr/06/picasso-pilgrimage-a...
    Picasso pilgrimage: a Spanish art trail marking 50 years since his death
    From Málaga to Madrid, there’s a fiesta of special exhibitions this year in the places where the artist lived and worked
  • Paul Varmuza March 31, 2023 at 9:32pm
    Last fall the BBC revisited Bilbao’s Guggenheim Museum and how it reinvigorated the city. I’ve visited twice - once before and once after - and I can attest the differences are significant https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-63426939
    Bilbao's Guggenheim Museum celebrates its 25th anniversary
    Bilbao's Guggenheim Museum transformed the face and fate of Bilbao when it opened in 1997.
  • David Paul Appell February 28, 2023 at 9:46pm
    It's so good to see this kind of thing, because for too long Spain let its coasts and islands become despoiled by poorly regulated overdevelopment https://www.lonelyplanet.com/news/balearic-islands-to-become-more-s...
    How Spanish islands like Ibiza and Mallorca aim to become a model of sustainable tourism
    The goal is to achieve a more balanced and sustainable tourism model that also protects the islands' natural environment and the needs of the local p…
  • Jordan Simon January 31, 2023 at 8:24pm
    Having a particular interest in good architecture, this piece spotlighting 11 of the top Spanish glass buildings on the website FascinatingSpain.com caught my eye; all are modern except for one: https://fascinatingspain.com/place-to-visit/the-best-of/impressive-...
  • José Balido November 6, 2022 at 12:54pm
    This past summer, travel news website eTurboNews came out with a look at the world's best (and worst) cities for shopping, and some are no surprise, but the ranking of others definitely is - and OMG my current hometown Madrid makes the top 10! Who knew? https://eturbonews.com/the-best-and-worst-places-to-shop-til-you-drop/
    The Best and Worst Places to Shop 'Til You Drop | eTurboNews | eTN
    A new study by Hey Discount revealed what may be the best and worst cities in the world for shopping, with Tokyo crowned the best and Vienna named the
  • Max Pesling October 31, 2022 at 12:39pm
    And now comes the world's first kosher restaurant with a Michelin star, in the Eixample near Diagonal, and this article in the Times of Israel also discusses the city's recent campaigns targeting Jewish and Israeli visitors, called “Shalom Barcelona” and “Barcelona Connects Israel.” Oy! https://www.timesofisrael.com/hungry-for-jewish-tourism-barcelona-g...
    Hungry for Jewish tourism, Barcelona gets world’s 1st kosher Michelin-starred eatery
    The city is rolling out the red carpet and seeking to brand itself as a destination for Jews interested in exploring their heritage
  • Max Pesling August 23, 2022 at 11:19am
    Anyone seen the Mark Wahlberg movie "Uncharted" which came out at the beginning of this year? Silly but quite a ride (not surprising, since it was adapted from a video game) - but one of the things I especially liked about it was seeing locations in Barcelona - the Sagrada Familia, Montjuich, the Barri Gòtic, Santa Maria del Pi, and so forth! Here's the trailer: https://youtu.be/eHp3MbsCbMg
  • John Kipper July 12, 2022 at 7:59pm
    Several months ago, The Guardian published a great survey singling out 40 of Europe's top beaches, and since this is one of Spain's super-strong suits, it's not surprising that a half dozen of its strands made the list. But you may be surprised at a couple of the unexpected names and locations! https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2022/apr/30/40-best-beaches-in-e...
    40 of the best beaches in Europe | Beach holidays | The Guardian
    From flamingo-pink shores to wild coastlines and everything in between, our travel writers pick the continent’s finest sands, and places to stay near…
  • José Balido June 24, 2022 at 4:24pm
    In observance of Pride, The Guardian just came out with a piece on Europe's ten best gay-friendly destinations - and here's why Madrid made the cut: https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2022/jun/23/europe-best-holidays...
    10 of Europe’s best destinations for LGBTQ+ travellers this Pride season | Gay and lesbian travel |…
    From Madrid to Mykonos our writer picks the most queer-friendly holiday spots in Europe
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