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 Each year the list of the Most Beautiful Towns in Spain swells it ranks and 2020 will see 15 more win a spot in the coveted association. https://www.thelocal.es/20200102/the-15-beautiful-off-the-beaten-track-small-towns-you-visit-in-spain-in-2020 Thu, 02 Jan 2020 11:25:15 +0100 the-15-beautiful-off-the-beaten-track-small-towns-you-visit-in-spain-in-2020 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 Eleven new towns have just won a coveted spot on the most beautiful pueblos in Spain list. https://www.thelocal.es/20171205/these-11-places-just-joined-the-list-of-the-most-beautiful-villages-in-spain Tue, 05 Dec 2017 17:06:29 +0100 these-11-places-just-joined-the-list-of-the-most-beautiful-villages-in-spain 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 Whether you like your thrills in the air, sea or with your feet firmly planted on the ground, Spain has a lot to offer if you're into extreme sports. The Local takes a look at the best options for adrenaline junkies in Spain. https://www.thelocal.es/20160107/top-things-to-do-for-adrenaline-junkies-in-spain Thu, 07 Jan 2016 12:00:08 +0100 top-things-to-do-for-adrenaline-junkies-in-spain Spain will have a total of eight national holidays, four regional holidays and two municipal days in 2016. So get organized and start planning some weekends away. https://www.thelocal.es/20151231/spains-official-public-holiday-list-2016 Thu, 31 Dec 2015 12:17:06 +0100 spains-official-public-holiday-list-2016