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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
Wizz Air Opens First Spanish Base in Valencia This November
The Hungarian low-cost carrier will station two aircraft at Manises and launch seven new routes, as it aims to close the gap with Ryanair in Spain
Escape the Heat: 3 Natural Pools in Inland Valencia Province
While the coast turns into a battle for sunbed space, the inland parts of Valencia province offer cool waterfalls and river pools tucked among mountains and forests
Meet the 77-Year-Old Who Lives Full-Time on a Cruise Ship
A year ago, former teacher Sharon Lane sold up and moved permanently onto the residential ship Villa Vie Odyssey. Here's what a year at sea has been like
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
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
New Water Park Sant Josep Opens Near Valencia on 1 July — 45 Minutes from the City
Built on the site of former municipal pools in Vall d'Uixó, the €4.1 million complex spans over 5,300 square metres with three water slides, two pools, and a large children's aqua park
Wizz Air Tops Europe's Cheapest Airlines for a Third Year as Ryanair Sees Steepest Drop
AirAdvisor's study of 23 European carriers puts Wizz Air's cost per passenger-kilometre at 4.33 cents, against 32 cents for Norway's Widerøe — a gap that could mean up to €350 in savings per flight
Vueling Launches "Yellow Day" Sale with Up to 25% Off Flights from Valencia and Barcelona
Marking the "happiest day of the year" on 20 June, the airline is offering one-way fares from €12 for travel between 1 September and 20 December 2026. The promotion runs until 21 June
Ademuz Celebrates Its "Lavender Month" with Field Tours, a Market, and Lavender Menus
In the north of the Valencian Community, the village's lavender fields bloom each summer. The Mercado de la Lavanda runs 3–5 July, with guided field walks from €12 on dates through June and July
Port Saplaya: Valencia's "Little Venice" of Canals, Colourful Houses, and Moored Yachts
Just seven kilometres from the city, this 1970s marina district feels like Italy — but behind the postcard lie sand-clogged canals and storms. La Cotorra talks to a yachtsman who lived there
Europe’s Most Affordable and Expensive Cities Ranked by UK Post Office
Sarajevo leads as the lowest-cost getaway, while Oslo tops the list of the priciest destinations, with Barcelona and Madrid entering the top ten most expensive
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
Valencia Airport Launches Direct Flights to Rabat and Helsinki in Record-Breaking 2026 Season
Valencia Airport will add 14 new routes for summer 2026, including its first-ever direct connection to Morocco’s capital Rabat and a new Finnair service to Helsinki
Alicante Named Spain's Top Summer Destination for 2026 by TripAdvisor — Ahead of Benidorm and Altea
The Costa Blanca capital topped TripAdvisor's Summer Travel Index 2026, with affordability, Mediterranean beaches within walking distance of the old town, and easy transport links all cited as reasons for the surge in interest
Teide National Park Ranked Among the World's Ten Most Popular UNESCO Natural Sites
TUI Musement compiled the list from Google reviews — Teide scored 4.8 out of 5 from over 39,000 ratings, placing it ahead of Yellowstone and the Lake District
Valencia Launches Two Free Summer Programmes for Children and Young People — 8,000+ Places Available
Verano Joven 2026 offers 2,349 free spots, including sailing, language camps, and city walks, while the Escuelas Deportivas de Verano adds 5,658 places across ten sports. Registration opens 11 May
Ouigo Is Releasing 5,000 Train Tickets Across Spain for €5 Each — Starting 11 May
The offer marks the operator's fifth anniversary in Spain and covers all routes through to December. The Ouigo says it has helped cut high-speed rail prices by 44% since entering the market.