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Wild Atlantic Arches And Boho Balearic Coves: Spain’s 14 Absolute Best Beaches

Wild Atlantic Arches And Boho Balearic Coves: Spain’s 14 Absolute Best Beaches

Galicia’s dramatic tidal cathedrals and Asturian hidden lagoons to the pristine, wind-swept shores of the Canaries—discover the ultimate coastal havens handpicked by La Cotorra

10 Spanish Destinations to Discover This Summer

10 Spanish Destinations to Discover This Summer

From the fishing village of Navia to the beaches of Cádiz and the coves of Begur — La Cotorra's broad-brush guide to Spain's best spots for 2026, based on this year's trends

The Lavender Fields Near Valencia — and the Myth About Their Calming Scent

The Lavender Fields Near Valencia — and the Myth About Their Calming Scent

Every summer, hundreds head to Ademuz in search of a "Spanish Provence" — but at the family farm Ecoaromuz, visitors learn that not all lavender is relaxing

Eleven Things in Spain That Can Sting, Poison, or Burn You — and How to Avoid Them

Eleven Things in Spain That Can Sting, Poison, or Burn You — and How to Avoid Them

From processionary caterpillars under pine trees to weeverfish buried in the sand, oleander growing in every park, and tiger mosquitoes active all day — a guide to Spain's less-talked-about seasonal hazards

Ten Films and Series Shot in Spain That You Can Recognise on Screen

Ten Films and Series Shot in Spain That You Can Recognise on Screen

From the Hunger Games filmed in Asturian wilderness to Johnny Depp on Tenerife, Daenerys's gardens in Seville, and Coruscant in Valencia's City of Arts — a guide to Spain's most cinematic locations

7 Day Trips from Valencia You Can Do Without an Overnight Stay

7 Day Trips from Valencia You Can Do Without an Overnight Stay

From a Templar castle on the coast and Europe's longest underground river to thermal baths, cave towns, and suspension bridges over a river canyon — the best escapes within two hours of Valencia

From Coast to Mountains: 15 Scenic Hiking Ideas Near Valencia

From Coast to Mountains: 15 Scenic Hiking Ideas Near Valencia

Some routes run along trails that aren’t shown on Google Maps, so we recommend installing a dedicated hiking app before you set off — for example, Organic Maps — where all the necessary paths are marked

Where you can throw snowballs, go skiing, or simply stroll along snow-covered streets in Spain

Where you can throw snowballs, go skiing, or simply stroll along snow-covered streets in Spain

La Cotorra shares a selection of places where you can throw snowballs, go skiing, or simply stroll along snow-covered streets

What Is the Camino de Santiago and Why Is This Route So Popular?

What Is the Camino de Santiago and Why Is This Route So Popular?

La Cotorra correspondent Pavel Tarasenko has reached Santiago de Compostela twice and explains how to prepare for the journey and what to expect on the route.

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