Christmas traditions in Spain involve holiday cakes and food, Christmas markets, nativities, beautifully lit cities, and processions of the Three Kings, or Wise Men. Here are highlights.
Our ultimate guide to traditional dishes from all regions of Spain. Understand Spain’s regional produce and agriculture and how these ingredients are highlighted in Spain’s most famous gastronomic masterpieces. With notes on desserts and wine, too.
Valencia is Spain’s most underrated city — birthplace of paella, home to Calatrava’s City of Arts and Sciences, four UNESCO sites, and some of the best food in Europe. Here is everything you need to plan your visit.
Las Fallas is Valencia’s most spectacular festival — 800 monumental sculptures, daily fireworks, flower processions, and a city-wide bonfire on March 19. Here is everything you need to know before you go.
A list of all the UNESCO World Heritage sites in Spain, with links to posts about the ones we have visited and photographed. There are 50 World Heritage Sites in Spain, the third most of any country. These include both cultural heritage sites and nature areas. Four are shared with other countries.
From Las Fallas to Semana Santa, discover 12 of Spain’s most spectacular traditional festivals — with dates, tips, and what to expect as a visitor.
Nature reserves, art and fine food: best places to see in Menorca, one of Spain’s Mediterranean Balearic Islands.
Spain is famous for its spectacular cathedrals. Spain’s rich artistic history perhaps finds its highest expression in these dramatic monuments.
Explore Mallorca, Spain, beyond the beaches to discover dramatic scenery, excellent cuisine, historic mountain villages, and a variety of outdoor activities. A year round destination.
Spain’s signature gazpacho is our favorite summer food. The cold tomato soup has infinite variations. Here’s Kris’s gazpacho recipe, adapted over the years and using Minnesota farmers’ markets’ best seasonal produce.
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