Travel with “Good Tour­ism” in Spain (scroll down for posts). Learn about spe­cial places, people to meet, and things to do from tour­ism insiders keen to show­case Spain’s good, bet­ter, best.

Spain is a cap­tiv­at­ing des­tin­a­tion offer­ing a wealth of exper­i­ences for every type of trav­el­ler. Here are some com­pel­ling reas­ons to con­sider a trip:

  • Cul­tur­al her­it­age: Spain’s his­tory is a tapestry woven from diverse influ­ences, includ­ing Roman, Moor­ish, and Chris­ti­an. This leg­acy is evid­ent in its stun­ning archi­tec­ture, from the Alham­bra in Granada to the Sagrada Famil­ia in Bar­celona. The coun­try is also a cradle of artist­ic expres­sion, hav­ing pro­duced icon­ic fig­ures like Picas­so, Dalí, and Gaudí.
  • Land­scapes: From the sun-drenched beaches of the Costa del Sol to the majest­ic Pyren­ees moun­tains, Spain boasts a remark­able vari­ety of nat­ur­al beauty. You can explore vol­can­ic land­scapes in the Canary Islands, wander through lush green val­leys, or dis­cov­er arid desert regions.
  • Food: Span­ish cuisine is a delight, with its emphas­is on fresh, fla­vour­ful ingredi­ents. Indulge in tapas, paella, jamón ibérico, and a wide array of region­al specialties.
  • Cit­ies and towns: Explore the cos­mo­pol­it­an energy of Mad­rid and Bar­celona, or dis­cov­er the his­tor­ic charm of Seville and Granada. Each city and town has its own unique char­ac­ter and atmosphere.
  • Hos­pit­al­ity: Span­iards are known for their warm hos­pit­al­ity and laid-back life­style. Embrace the siesta cul­ture and enjoy the leis­urely pace of life.
  • Cli­mate: Spain enjoys a gen­er­ally mild cli­mate, with plenty of sun­shine through­out the year. This makes it an ideal des­tin­a­tion for out­door activ­it­ies and exploration.
  • Fest­ivals: Spain is well known for it’s many fest­ivals, from the run­ning of the bulls in Pamplona, to the many var­ied loc­al fiesta that hap­pen all over the coun­try. Exper­i­en­cing these fest­ivals is a great way to immerse your­self in Span­ish culture.
  • Ease of travel: Spain has a very well developed tour­ism infra­struc­ture, mak­ing it a very easy coun­try to travel within.

Wheth­er you’re seek­ing cul­tur­al immer­sion, culin­ary adven­tures, or simply a relax­ing get­away, Spain has some­thing to offer any good traveller.

Postcard from Benidorm: ‘It takes all sorts, and that’s okay’

March 18, 2025
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Adaptation of the cover of 'Benidorm', a photo book by Rob Ball published by Hoxton Mini Press

Over 12 months, I explored Ben­idorm with an open mind, aware that it hosts more Span­ish than Eng­lish vis­it­ors. I was curi­ous about what remained of the ‘Pan-European Hol­i­day Uto­pia’ envi­sioned at its incep­tion.  Ben­idorm’s repu­ta­tion often pre­cedes it, sym­bol­ising (and draw­ing cri­ti­cism for) mass tour­ism. Yet, nestled between the Puig Cam­pana moun­tain and the […]

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