Spain holidays
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It’s a favourite destination for adults, but Barcelona has loads to offer kids, whether they’re into football, science, the seaside or amusement parks
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With great restaurants, beautiful locations and lots of activities and entertainment, these sites offer all the fun but none of the hassle of traditional camping
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On the Canary Island of La Palma, the owner of the small, sustainably run El Cafe de Don Manuel makes espressos and barraquitos that buzz with life
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Museo Atlántico will be inaugurated on 10 January as artist Jason deCaires Taylor completes his monumental underwater sculpture work, featuring more than 300 life-size human figures
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There are excellent retreats in southern Spain but this one, near Málaga, has a new shala with a yoga wall, allowing for a rare level of precision and teaching. It’s in a lovely spot too
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The origins of the island’s coiled ensaïmadas Mallorquina are unknown – is it Moorish, is it Jewish? Well, it can come with pumpkin jam or spicy sausage and is certainly moreish
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A world away from the Canary Islands’ touristy Tenerife, the north offers cloud forests, lava fields, vineyards and friendly towns – and some winter sunbathing, too
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A hole where a swimming pool once stood has become a community focal point for the residents of Madrid’s La Latina district
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The once dirty, industrial city now revels in its modern architecture and enterprising outlook, while preserving its traditions and cuisine
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The San Juan gastronomic market in Palma, the island’s capital, opened just over a year ago, but already has a place in the heart and stomachs of local foodies
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Summer hasn’t yet departed in southern Europe – but the crowds and high prices are gone. For an autumn beach break under blue skies, our writers visit Spain, Italy, Greece and Malta
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The lead singer of folk rockers The Mining Co loves the fun, hassle-free October festival that takes over the beach town of El Puerto de Santa María, near Jerez
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Indulge your spy-film fantasies at this cool clifftop hangout – a design classic by iconic architect César Manrique
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The Spanish city – grappling with the effects on residents of 27 million tourists a year – has banned Segways from the waterfront over the summer
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Kevin Rushby learns about ancient ways on a new trip to rural Spain, where sheep graze, women pick wild herbs, and the only similarity to the nearby Costa Blanca is the amount of alcohol men put away
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Crete and other Greek islands were the most popular destinations when we asked for your tips on small, family-run hotels around the Med, with Spain and the Italian coast close behind
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Touring Ibiza in a VW kombi lets Jane Dunford and friend drive where fancy leads – and the money saved on accommodation can buy added yoga sessions
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If you stray from the superclubs, the Balearic party isle has a wealth of coves, beaches, live music bars, bike rides and cafes to discover
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Visitors to giant festivals Primavera Sound and Sonar this June should also check out the Catalan capital’s smaller live venues, which are bursting with energy and great music
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Film-inspired holidays Spain, swords and sorcery: how Tudela enchanted the Game of Thrones producers
A key location in season six of GoT, Tudela, in northern Spain, has the perfect blend of drama, desert and ghoulish charm -
St George’s Day in Catalonia coincides with World Book Day and is an opportunity for Catalans to honour their patron saint and show their love of culture
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