The Romans ruled the roost in Spain for around 600 years. And they left plenty of amazing ruins behind to marvel at. Check out these highlights!
Category: Great places to visit in Spain
From the ferry to the Costa Blanca – my top 12 Spanish stopovers
Catching the car ferry from the UK to the north of Spain? See my top 12 stopovers to break your journey to the Costa Blanca. Now with low-emission zone info.
Driving through the Ebro Delta – rice fields, birdlife and marsh
The Ebro Delta is a startlingly different landscape - water, endless rice fields and wildlife. We took a drive down to the mouth of Spain's second longest river.
Exploring Cartagena. A walk through 2,000+ years of history
Cartagena was one of the most important cities in Roman Spain. If you like history with your holiday, it's a great place for a city break.
Dining at Hemingway’s table in the world’s oldest restaurant
The oldest restaurant in the world has been serving meals in Madrid for three centuries. And over the years, they've had some interesting guests...
Discovering Teruel – a gem of Aragón
Teruel is off the beaten track for most tourists heading south to the Mediterranean. But it's a lovely little city, well worth a stopover.
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. Here are some highlights.
Taking Mallorca’s slow train to Sóller
The slow train over the mountains from Palma de Mallorca to Sóller is a museum piece. It's a trip back in time with wonderful views thrown in.
Peñíscola: a Templar castle, the movies and a Pope
Peñíscola is a spectacular medieval fortress on a rock jutting out into the Mediterranean. They've filmed everything from El Cid to Game of Thrones here - and it was once home to a Pope!
Exploring Murcia – my top ten places to see
Murcia used to be a sleepy backwater of a city. No longer. It's ideal for a short break or day trip.