Spain

Spain rewards an art-focused trip with remarkable variety. Madrid has major collections of European painting, Barcelona connects modern art with Catalan history, Bilbao puts contemporary architecture on the itinerary, and Figueres turns a museum visit into an encounter with Salvador Dalí’s theatrical imagination. You do not need to see every museum in one holiday. Choose … Read more

Bullfighting is one of Spain’s most disputed traditions. Corridas are held in some cities, while many residents and visitors reject them because animals are injured and killed. The subject deserves a clear description of what happens, where events may be found and why the legal and social debate cannot be reduced to a simple claim … Read more

Spain’s national parks protect volcanic landscapes, high mountains, wetlands, forests and islands. They are spread across the mainland, the Balearic Islands and the Canaries, so a visit can mean anything from a short marked walk to a demanding mountain day. This guide helps you choose a park that fits your route and explains what to … Read more

The animal world of Spain is extremely rich in species. Especially in the sparsely populated mountain regions and vast wetlands, many species have survived, which have been exterminated in other more densely populated regions in Europe. In recent years there have been extensive conservation programmes in Spain to protect the native fauna. While the first … Read more

Spain is a rewarding country for birdwatching because it combines wetlands, mountains, steppe, farmland, forests and long coasts. You do not need to be an expert to notice flamingos on a lagoon, vultures above a ridge or swifts over a historic town. The best location depends on the season and the birds you hope to … Read more

Snakes live in many parts of Spain, from dry Mediterranean hills to northern forests and mountain areas. Most encounters are brief: the animal retreats when it has space. Spain also has venomous vipers, so hikers should avoid handling any snake and know what to do after a bite. This guide separates practical safety advice from … Read more

There are sharks in Spanish waters, including the Mediterranean and the Atlantic around the Canary Islands. That does not make an ordinary beach swim a high-risk activity. Shark encounters near swimmers are uncommon, and confirmed bites are rare. This guide looks at the animals rather than sensational headlines: where they live, what visitors might actually … Read more

Driving to and around Spain offers flexibility, especially for coastal towns, rural stays and multi-stop trips. It also requires more preparation than an old route description suggests: French tolls, Spanish city restrictions, parking and rental terms can all affect the budget. This guide helps you plan the full journey without relying on fixed prices that … Read more

Renting a car in Spain makes sense when your trip includes villages, rural accommodation or several stops along a coast. In major cities it can be more trouble than it is worth: parking is scarce, traffic restrictions vary and trains or local transport are often easier. The best decision depends on your route. This guide … Read more

Arrival by train from Germany / Switzerland A train journey from Germany to Spain is quite a long and complicated affair, but in recent years the connections have improved considerably. Since 2013, it has been possible to travel directly from France to Barcelona on fast trains without changing trains. There is also a new fast … Read more