The Hamptons of Europe – where the Continent’s ‘quiet luxury’ set spend their holidays
Under-the-radar unless you’re in-the-know, this is where the most affluent Europeans spend their down time
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Under-the-radar unless you’re in-the-know, this is where the most affluent Europeans spend their down time
Little Altafulla lures well-heeled Catalans with its gorgeous beach and atmospheric old quarter – just watch out for witches
The city, where graffiti urging tourists to ‘go home’ is a common sight, has announced plans to ban all holiday rental apartments by 2028
From the city’s sandy shores to the quiet corners nearby, discover this stretch of Catalan coast
From marvelling at Gaudí to sundowners on the beach, explore 48 hours in the city with an insider guide to Catalonia's colourful capital
Droughts have been declared from Catalonia to the Canaries, but the country is hoping to shield holidaymakers from the effects
After a multi-million-euro renovation, the palatial Canfranc Estacion is enjoying a new lease of life and reviving the golden age of travel
Escape to the cultural Spanish city and find charming places to stay; from lovely rooftop terraces to fascinating medieval architecture
Head to Venice, Barcelona or Dubrovnik in the coming weeks and you’ll find half-price hotels and famous attractions without the crowds
In our comprehensive ranking of the world’s greatest cities, this gem came top for its perfect climate, long beaches and daring arts scene
Our Spain experts reveal their favourite under-the-radar seaside spots for a crowd-free break
We Britons in Europe, unable to return home to see family and friends without quarantine, feel like pawns in a sinister chess game