The Best Time to Visit Spain, Month by Month
Late April to early June and mid-September to October suit most of Spain. Here's how each month plays out by region, plus the festival dates that...
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Spain by Train or by Car: Which Suits Your Trip
Train or hire car for Spain? Real routes compared on time and 2026 costs, plus where a car is essential and where it just costs you money.
Renting a Car in Spain: What UK Drivers Need to Know
Do UK drivers need an IDP to rent a car in Spain? Usually not, but excess insurance, fuel policies and tolls are where the money goes.
Booking Spanish High-Speed Trains: AVE Explained
AVE, Avlo, Ouigo or iryo? How to compare fares, avoid luggage fees and book Spanish high-speed trains without nasty surprises.
The Basque Coast Drive: San Sebastian to Bilbao
A one-day coastal drive from San Sebastian to Bilbao, with the stops worth your time, Gaztelugatxe ticket and parking rules, and what to skip.
Menorca's Camí de Cavalls: Walking the Coastal Path
The 185 km Camí de Cavalls circles Menorca in 20 stages. Here is which to walk, which to skip, and when to go.
Tenerife or Gran Canaria: Which Island Suits Your Trip
Tenerife has the volcano and the hiking; Gran Canaria has the better beaches and a proper city. Here's how to choose for your trip.
Mallorca Away from the Resorts
How to see Mallorca beyond the resort strip: the Sóller train, Tramuntana villages, quieter coves and the Formentor road rules for 2026.
Spain vs UK Healthcare: An Honest Comparison
Spain gets better health outcomes for less money, but GP waits are rising and adult dentistry is mostly private. A fair, data-led look at both...
Skiing in Spain: Sierra Nevada and Baqueira Compared
Baqueira is the bigger, better resort for learning; Sierra Nevada is higher and pairs neatly with Granada. Here is how to choose, with 2026/27 prices.
Hiking the Picos de Europa: Routes for Every Level
Three graded Picos de Europa hikes, from the Covadonga lakes to the Cares Gorge and the steep Liordes loop, plus the cable car and refuge notes.
A Galicia Road Trip: Rías Baixas and the Atlantic Coast
A seven-day Galicia road trip from Santiago through the Rías Baixas to Vigo, with driving times, 2026 AP-9 tolls and where to eat seafood.