Summer is right around the corner, and if you’re thinking what we’re thinking, it’s time to start planning a little getaway across the pond. The Ancient Sea is calling, after all. That’s an affectionate way to refer to the Mediterranean, for those who don’t know, and in any case, we’re not about to give you …

Spain and Portugal are two of Europe’s sunniest destinations, and considering they border each other and share the same Iberian Peninsula, you’d expect cross-border train journeys, especially between the two capitals, to be smooth. This couldn’t be farther from the truth: if you’ve ever been tasked with planning an overland trip from Madrid to Lisbon, …

Home to trendy resort towns straddling an azure Mediterranean Sea, a castle-dotted hinterland, and vibrant city breaks that feature among Europe’s best, Spain is all the rage this year, like every other year that preceded it. Tourists love it for the culture, the balmy temps, and the world-class beaches, but there’s a catch. Spain’s popularity …

If you’re heading to Spain this summer, and it’s your first time in this sun-drenched European country, you’re probably thinking Madrid, Barcelona, and Seville are great places to start. You’re not wrong: as the capital, Madrid boasts a wealth of world-class museums and stunning architecture. Barcelona, by contrast, is its artsy seaside counterpart, dominated by …

Everyone who seems to know Spain almost exclusively thinks of Barcelona and its Gaudí-built wonders, Madrid for the leafy boulevards lined with Belle époque buildings, and Malaga for the golden-sand beaches, but there’s still plenty they don’t know about the vast, incredibly diverse Iberian country. We’ve already covered extensively lesser-known territories like Basque Country, to the north, …

Come rain or come shine, Spain remains one of the most popular destinations globally. We guess we’re lucky now that spring is finally here and temperatures are rising across much of the sun-drenched Iberian country. This year, it is predicted to welcome over 100 million tourists, who are largely drawn to its sandy Mediterranean beaches, …

There’s a mixed bag of opinions on Spain right now. Cue The Clash’s Should I Stay Or Should I Go?… Whether it be Barcelona, Madrid, or the insanely beautiful islands such as my favorite, Mallorca, locals haven’t held back about the invasion of tourists flooding their renowned cities and coastlines. One of these is Barcelona, …

In an age when many of us are up in arms against the world’s one-percenters, today we present the two-percenters—an exclusive group of travelers with bragging rights who’ve discovered one of Spain’s last remaining gems. Over 12 million tourists visited Spain’s stunning Andalusia region, home to notable cities such as Malaga, Seville, and Granada, but …

Every great vacation starts with searching for that perfect destination – and that’s exactly what hundreds of millions of people are doing around the world as we speak! And what better way to find that next place worth visiting than to scroll through TikTok, a platform that’s filled to the brim with dreamy landscapes and …

In order for mass tourism to become problematic, you have to know a place exists! It goes without saying at this point that Spain’s top cities and islands haven’t exactly held the door open for tourists pouring in. In some cases, it has reached the point of full-blown turmoil with marches and protests in the …

The Gaudi landmarks, towering Sagrada Familia, and lively palm-lined boardwalk straddling an azure sea—there are many reasons why Americans would put Barcelona at the top of their Spain wishlist and many reasons why they wouldn’t. Between the increased tourist phobia and rising room rates, the Catalonian hub no longer feels like the welcoming city it once was. …

Barcelona may be the most sought-after destination in Spain, with its towering Sagrada Família cathedral, historic Gothic Quarter, and colorful Park Güell, but it’s been actively signaling to tourists they are no longer welcome for some years now: From significant increases in the tourist tax to widespread anti-visitor protests to the extent that some of …