Short Break (120 community guides)

You can travel to Morocco from the UK or anywhere in Europe without the need to fly. This guide shows you how to do it from London in about two days... read more »

Granada is best known for the Alhambra and the Albayzin. But it has another big selling point, too - bet you didn't know that a night on the town would earn you a free dinner!... read more »

World-class architects and the cream of interior stylists have brought Barcelona's hotels sashaying into the 21st century... read more »

Spain - a tour around the top tapas bars uncovers the best of Barcelona’s gastronomic scene, which tantalises the taste buds while you mingle with the locals... read more »

If you love the smell of orange blossom and the taste of home-made ice cream, invigorating mountain walks and gentle seaside strolls, the town of Soller in Mallorca will suit you down to the ground... read more »

Set in an azure sea just to the west of Tenerife is a peaceful nature-lover’s haven, an island of rainforest trails, dramatic gorges, low-key resorts and unspoilt villages. Welcome to La Gomera... read more »

Combine the theme park thrills of PortAventura with the cosmopolitan attractions of Barcelona, and you've got the ingredients for a perfect family holiday... read more »

These funky places to stay, all in buzzing downtown locations in Madrid, offer simple yet stylish accommodation with no expensive frills... read more »

Some of Spain’s top chefs are behind the new wave of gourmet bars in the Catalan capital of Barcelona, where top-quality tapas cost just a few euros a plate... read more »

More familiar as the gateway to the Costa del Sol, the breezy Mediterranean port of Malaga is also a perfect spot for art-lovers to while away a weekend... read more »

One of Spain's more unusual celebrations, the Wine and Water Festival held each August in the village of Requena is an electric mix of culture, music and, of course, wine... read more »

It’s one of the Costa Brava’s chicest resorts but thanks to its artistic connections, Cadaques also has a unique bohemian charm that's easy to fall in love with... read more »

A trip to Valencia wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias. Here's how to get the best from this fabulously futuristic attraction... read more »

With beautiful Moorish architecture, flower-filled courtyards and the stunning backdrop of the Sierra Nevada mountains, it's no wonder Granada captures people's hearts... read more »

When flights are so cheap, why spend a fortune on a hotel? In Barcelona, with its Gaudi architecture, vibrant nightlife and street performers on the Ramblas, you can stay in style for €65 a night... read more »

The Majorcan countryside has some of the prettiest landscapes in Spain, and over the past few years some gorgeous places to stay have opened. Here are five of the best... read more »

Away from the raucous, beach-based fun that draws most people to Tenerife is a tranquil world of heritage towns, rustic cuisine and eerie volcanic landscapes. The secret? Head north... read more »

Despite designer hotels and chic boutiques, Madrid is still a city steeped in tradition, from loyal crowds at bullfights to backstreet bars with unexpected rituals... read more »

The Mercado de San Miguel is a magnet for foodies in the Spanish capital. Sample the mouthwatering fare of its food stalls, then set off on a tapas crawl of Madrid or join an evening wine tasting... read more »

Enjoy shopping heaven in Madrid with my guide to the best areas to shop around Calle Serrano... read more »