tips and advice
How to travel to Spain using points and miles in 2024
Apr 4, 2024 • 12 min read
Here's your expert guide to leveraging travel rewards to save on your Spanish adventure.
train travel
Taking the train in Spain - all you need to know
Apr 3, 2024 • 15 min read
The trains in Spain are exceptional and far-reaching.
road trips
These 5 road trips will show you the best of Spain
Mar 13, 2024 • 7 min read
Set out for history, natural beauty and delicious flavors on these five road-trip itineraries, which will show you the best of Spain.
activities
20 of the best things to do in Spain
Mar 7, 2024 • 10 min read
There are so many incredible experiences awaiting you in Spain. Here are some of the very best.
tips and advice
The 8 best places to visit in Spain in 2024
Feb 13, 2024 • 7 min read
There are so many incredible attractions in Spain it can be hard to know where to begin. Start your shortlist here with the top 8 places to visit in 2024.
destination practicalities
A first timer's guide to Spain's "unknown" Murcia region
Nov 7, 2023 • 7 min read
Everything you need to know from when to go and what to do, to how much to budget for, on a trip to the up-and-coming Murcia region of Spain.
family travel
Spain with kids: the best beaches, attractions and cities for families
Oct 20, 2023 • 5 min read
Of all the places to travel with children, Spain is up there with the best of them. Here are some of the best things to do with kids in this dynamic country.
art and culture
Copy my trip: A family trip through Spain with Elsewhere by Lonely Planet
Sep 30, 2023 • 4 min read
Planning with a local expert from Elsewhere by Lonely Planet made our family trip to Spain unforgettable.
festivals and events
The 9 best food festivals in Spain put travel on the menu
Sep 25, 2023 • 8 min read
Spain is one of the world’s top gastronomic playgrounds, and this goes double at festival time. Here are the country's top food festivals.
hiking
8 great walks in Northern Spain
Sep 5, 2023 • 10 min read
Spain is a hikers paradise - and there's a wide variety to explore from day walks through canyons to the Camino Primitivo.
hiking
8 great walks to explore more of Andalucía
Aug 31, 2023 • 10 min read
There are many stunning hikes to do in Spain's Andalucía from day walks with children to bagging a summit or slowing down on a multi-day hike.
activities
You’ve probably never been to Spain’s Cíes Islands: here's why you should
Jul 10, 2023 • 7 min read
You’ve probably never been to Spain’s Cíes Islands, but we have a lot of reasons why you should. Here's what you need to know.
destination practicalities
The best time to go to Spain
Jul 10, 2023 • 4 min read
From the liveliest events to when you'll find the best weather, here's when to visit Spain.
tips and advice
Do you need a visa to visit Spain?
Jul 7, 2023 • 4 min read
Don't let your visa application mess up your trip to Spain. Here's everything you need to know about whether you need one.
budget travel
How to get around in Spain by train, plane, bus or boat
Jun 26, 2023 • 5 min read
Traveling around Spain is convenient, efficient and manageable — thanks to its advanced and accessible public transport infrastructure.
destination practicalities
Be prepared to visit Spain with these 16 things to know before you go
Jun 21, 2023 • 6 min read
From speaking Spanish to avoiding common tourist mistakes, this guide full of top tips can get you ready for a trip to Spain.
sustainable travel
It takes days to reach Spain from Ireland by ferry - but it's more charming than the 2-hour flight
Jun 6, 2023 • 7 min read
Lonely Planet’s Amy Lynch recently took the new ferry route from southeast Ireland to northern Spain. Here’s her report.
hiking
Hiking the Camino? Why it's worth a detour on the Variante Espiritual
May 16, 2023 • 6 min read
With Santiago de Compostela in sight, the best part of the Camino Portugués may require you to take a detour.
art
Spain’s best music festivals to experience in summer 2023
May 12, 2023 • 5 min read
Spain has an unmatched lineup of unique summertime festivals. Here are the best to experience in 2023.
train travel
Take a train through the misty Celtic landscapes of northern Spain and Portugal
May 5, 2023 • 7 min read
A new train line takes riders through lesser-known regions of northern Portugal and Spain with an intriguing Celtic heritage.
train travel
Taking the train from Lisbon to Madrid is a slow journey - but the stopovers (and views) make it special
Apr 21, 2023 • 5 min read
It takes a few transfers to get between the two Iberian capitals by train. And they’re worth it.
