Guadalest is only a short drive inland from the Costa Blanca. But the views are spectacular - well worth a day out from the beach.
Category: Great places to visit in Spain
Albarracín – the most beautiful village in Spain?
Albarracín has been voted most beautiful village in Spain. It's a crowded field! Take a look at the pictures in this post and see what you think
The mini-Sagrada Familia – El Santuario de Novelda
The spectacular church that looks just like a pint-sized version of Gaudí's Sagrada Familia!
Take time out from the Costa and explore Málaga
A staggering 19 million people stream through Málaga airport every year. Most of them are heading for the beach. But Málaga itself is well worth a visit in its own right
Walking El Caminito del Rey – once the world’s scariest footpath
El Caminito del Rey in southern Spain used to be the world's most dangerous path. Now you can hike it safely in your trainers
Dining at Hemingway’s table at the oldest restaurant in the world
The oldest restaurant in the world has been serving meals in Madrid for almost three centuries. And over the years, they've had some interesting guests...
Bulls and brandy: the story behind Spain’s roadside icons
They're a regular roadside sight in Spain. Huge black bulls dominating the skyline. But why are they there, and who put them up in the first place?
Ávila: the spectacular city of saints and stones
Ávila has the most spectacular medieval city walls in Spain. They look like something out of a fairy tale, especially floodlit at night.
A tale of two cities: Santander and Bilbao
Plenty of tourists head for Santander and Bilbao on the ferry. Most then disappear southwards to the costas...but both cities, though completely different, are well worth a stay.
Spain’s green north: driving through the Aragón Pyrenees
The Pyrenees are green and spectacularly beautiful in summer, a real contrast to the Costas. Here are some highlights we found in the mountains of Aragón.
