Star-crossed lovers aren't limited to Shakespeare's Verona. Did you know that the Spanish city of Teruel is home to its own Romeo and Juliet love story? For over 700 years the tragic tale of Diego and Isabel, the Lovers of Teruel, have inspired poets, writers, painters and romantics of all…

The site of some of Spain's most intense historical rivalries, Cáceres is a fascinating mix of cultures and styles, ranging from the initial, Roman presence, to a significant impact by Muslim rulers during the period of Islamic rule, to the bombastic palaces that came to make up the city over…

Spain is wine country, and few areas of the land are as identified with exceptional tintos (red wine) as those in the Ribera del Duero region, located in the country's northern plateau. Take an autumnal holiday in Spain to experience the harvest activities first-hand, a veritable celebration…

The Way of Saint James pilgrimage routes draw thousands from around the globe to Galicia each year, traversing different paths leading to the shrine of Saint James in Santiago de Compostela. One of the most popular routes is the Portuguese Way, which provides pilgrims with a 610 kilometre track…

Any basketball fanatics out there? If so, Spain is the place to be this autumn! The 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup will be held here between the 30th of August and the 14th of September, bringing together the world's finest teams in an all-out battle to take the prestigious title.

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What's left of summer is fast slipping through our fingers, but there's still time to say farewell in high style at one of our most enchanting hotels. Paradores recommends ten travel destinations where you can enjoy the last rays of sunshine before getting back to the routine.

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All work and no play is hard enough normally, but absolutely inhuman when summer is here. Why not combine the best of both worlds and mix work with pleasure during your holiday in Spain?

Paradores' luxury and historic hotels make this option a reality at Parador El Saler, a stunner in the…

Just 26 kilometres from Madrid, the UNESCO World Heritage City of Alcalá de Henares is a standing paean to the Golden Age of Spanish Literature. Birthplace of legendary Spanish author Miguel de Cervantes, most famous for Don Quixote; Alcalá's delightful Historic Quarter conserves a remarkable…

To shop in a city is to know it intimately. Its mercados (markets) are intricately linked to its food, its people, its very identity. Use your holiday in Spain to delve into the heart of the country's great southern cities with visits to the grand markets in Seville, Valencia and Cádiz.

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Paradores' luxury and historic hotels are in a celebratory mood! Allianz Global Assistance, the international insurance company, asked its Twitter followers to vote for Spain's Top Seven Natural Wonders... And over 80,000 votes and 5,000 tweets selected spectacular Fuente Dé, home to Parador…

When the time came to marry, María and Marcos knew that they wanted someplace magical from which to set off on a life together full of international adventures. This must be why they chose a timeless location which just happens to boast one of Paradores' luxury and historic hotel's most stand-…

A trip to Guadalupe is a trip to one of Spain's most beloved holy sites, an architectural masterpiece in the heart of the beautiful countryside in Extremadura. Save three days of your holiday in Spain to explore this amazing site and enjoy its cultural offerings, exceptional food and natural…