https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Spain in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed You've heard of the partying capitals in Mallorca or the gastronomic hub of San Sebastián - but what about the other lesser known seaside towns in Spain where tourist don't usually go? https://www.thelocal.es/20190821/off-the-beaten-track-ten-of-spains-most-charming-seaside-towns Wed, 21 Aug 2019 15:18:39 +0200 off-the-beaten-track-ten-of-spains-most-charming-seaside-towns You've heard of the partying capitals in Mallorca or the gastronomic hubs of San Sebastián - but what about the other lovable seaside towns in Spain? https://www.thelocal.es/20180718/spains-ten-most-beautiful-beach-towns Wed, 18 Jul 2018 18:59:40 +0200 spains-ten-most-beautiful-beach-towns The end of July marks the halfway point of the summer period - also known as the time to book a quick second round of beach holidays for August and September. https://www.thelocal.es/20190729/11-hippest-new-hotels-to-stay-in-spain-this-summer Mon, 29 Jul 2019 20:02:16 +0200 11-hippest-new-hotels-to-stay-in-spain-this-summer There is some stiff competition between quaint fishing ports on the Costa Blanca to medieval walled towns of Tarragona to picturesque hilltop hamlets nestling in the foothills of the Pyrenees. https://www.thelocal.es/20190724/in-pics-this-is-officially-the-prettiest-village-in-catalonia Wed, 24 Jul 2019 14:25:34 +0200 in-pics-this-is-officially-the-prettiest-village-in-catalonia Spain has so much to see off the beaten track so why not take the road less travelled and discover a few hidden gems? https://www.thelocal.es/20190605/spains-hidden-gems Wed, 05 Jun 2019 12:48:14 +0200 spains-hidden-gems Spain has an impressive 47 locations listed as Unesco World Heritage sites for their cultural significance or natural beauty, including some that are entire towns. Here's a look at some of the most stunning. https://www.thelocal.es/20190604/15-unesco-world-heritage-sites-in-spain-you-have-to-see Tue, 04 Jun 2019 18:00:56 +0200 15-unesco-world-heritage-sites-in-spain-you-have-to-see Spain said Thursday it expects the number of foreign visitors to the country to rise even further after it hosted a record 75.3 million international travellers last year. https://www.thelocal.es/20170113/there-was-no-brexit-effect-in-2016-british-tourists-still-love-spain Fri, 13 Jan 2017 15:30:18 +0100 there-was-no-brexit-effect-in-2016-british-tourists-still-love-spain Spain will have a total of 12 bank holidays in 2017. So get organized and start planning some weekends away. https://www.thelocal.es/20170102/spains-public-holidays-in-2017-official-list Mon, 02 Jan 2017 11:50:34 +0100 spains-public-holidays-in-2017-official-list Another 13 towns across Spain have been chosen to join the elite club of “most beautiful pueblos” for 2017. The Local takes a look at the newcomers to the title. https://www.thelocal.es/20161130/these-13-towns-have-just-been-chosen-as-the-most-beautiful-in-spain Wed, 30 Nov 2016 14:57:00 +0100 these-13-towns-have-just-been-chosen-as-the-most-beautiful-in-spain Spain isn't perfect but we at The Local think it is one of the best places to live in the world. Here's why: https://www.thelocal.es/20161103/nine-reasons-why-spain-is-the-best-place-on-earth Thu, 03 Nov 2016 13:04:04 +0100 nine-reasons-why-spain-is-the-best-place-on-earth November in Spain brings a wonderful choice of cultural events, from dance to local liquor-sipping to tapas-tasting. https://www.thelocal.es/20161102/whats-on-in-spain Wed, 02 Nov 2016 12:27:37 +0100 whats-on-in-spain Autumn has arrived and with it a whole host of interesting events across Spain. https://www.thelocal.es/20161003/whats-on-in-spain-october-2016 Mon, 03 Oct 2016 17:15:43 +0200 whats-on-in-spain-october-2016 While millions of tourists flock to Spain every year to visit amazing galleries like the Prado and the Reina Sofia, the country is also home a wealth of other lesser-known museums you may not know. Here are ten of the best. https://www.thelocal.es/20160824/off-the-beaten-track-ten-great-spanish-museums Wed, 24 Aug 2016 09:49:00 +0200 off-the-beaten-track-ten-great-spanish-museums As the summer tourists begin the swarm over the city, discover some of Barcelona's more hidden gems... https://www.thelocal.es/20160727/five-brilliant-ways-to-beat-the-crowds-in-barcelona Wed, 27 Jul 2016 08:56:44 +0200 five-brilliant-ways-to-beat-the-crowds-in-barcelona As the summer sets in and temperatures soar across the country, it’s the perfect time to dance away your days and nights at one of Spain’s many music festivals. Here are some of our favourites. https://www.thelocal.es/20160628/spains-top-10-summer-music-festivals Tue, 28 Jun 2016 08:53:24 +0200 spains-top-10-summer-music-festivals Experience one of Spain's most untouched regions, with its delectable food culture, Roman architecture, and beautiful natural landscapes. https://www.thelocal.es/20160525/five-reasons-why-extremadura-top-european-bucket-list Wed, 25 May 2016 15:30:29 +0200 five-reasons-why-extremadura-top-european-bucket-list Travel journalist Marti Kilpatrick gives the local a tour around her adopted home of San Sebastián, the European Capital of Culture 2016. https://www.thelocal.es/20160503/san-sebastian-city-of-culture-2016-whats-on-events-tourism-guide Tue, 03 May 2016 18:19:41 +0200 san-sebastian-city-of-culture-2016-whats-on-events-tourism-guide