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Cudillero village in Asturias.

This is one of the most beautiful regions on Earth. I’m reluctant to reveal it

To international visitors, Asturias remains something of a secret. And it’s one that, even now, I’m a little hesitant to let slip.

  • by Ben Groundwater
La Rambla, Barcelona … George Orwell stayed at a hotel here.

The conflict that shook Spain’s most beautiful city

Though Barcelona is now renowned for its good food and impressive architecture, the city has a dark history.

  • by Tim Richards
La Sagrada Familia is an unfinished masterpiece.

Your life will never be the same after visiting this unfinished masterpiece

Here’s how to get the best out of a visit to Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi’s unfinished masterpiece in Barcelona, La Sagrada Familia.

  • by Ben Groundwater
Jerez is a small but incredible city, home to three Spanish icons.

The incredible city home to three of Spain’s biggest icons

Jerez de la Frontera, with only 200,000 inhabitants, is home to three Spanish icons – flamenco, sherry, and the Carthusian breed of Andalusian horses.

  • by Ben Groundwater
The ancient arabic fortress of Alhambra in Granada.

Seven magical things you’ll discover at Spain’s astonishing Alhambra

This sprawling palace complex is one of Europe’s most visited monuments, but you can escape the tour groups and see its more tranquil side.

  • by Brian Johnston
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Kokotxas al pil-pil … prized in the Basque Country of Spain.

There’s nothing on Earth like this surprising fish dish

This prized Basque dish celebrates the part of a fish that many would never think of eating.

  • by Ben Groundwater
Name your poison - or cider.

The world’s most bizarre drinking culture

Cider rules in this area of northern Spain, and there are certain rules around how you drink it, and especially how you pour it.

  • by Ben Groundwater
Sun-dappled suite.

This city is a living museum and this hotel immerses you in it

Seville’s Hotel Palacio de Villapanes, an 18th-century palace that has been skilfully and lovingly eased into the modern world.

  • by Ben Groundwater
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‘Unprecedented’ change in world’s most powerful passport rankings

For the first time, six countries are tied at the top of the list, while Australia enjoys access to more destinations than ever.

  • by Alan Granville and Katherine Scott
Travelling on board Spain’s Renfe AVE trains is not the smooth journey one might expect in Western Europe.
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Train journeys

This is not the smooth, modern rail experience you expect in Europe

The train leaves half an hour late, arrives an hour late, and is jam-packed and uncomfortable. It’s also very expensive.

  • by Ben Groundwater