Think Andalucía is parched and dusty? Not where I’m cycling
Unlike some parts of Spain’s southernmost region, the Sierra de Aracena hills are green, leafy and peaceful – perfect for an e-biking holiday
July 2024
The train in Spain: seeing Andalucía by rail
The Moorish cities of Seville, Córdoba and Granada are connected by fast trains making them the ideal destination for a whistle stop tour
March 2024
It’s like travelling back 700 years: healthy pleasures in rural Andalucía
Horses on the beach, fried fish and sherry: Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Andalucía, Spain
August 2023
A taste of Spain’s sunshine coast: a foodie tour of Costa de la Luz
The coast around Cadiz is enjoying a foodie revolution, thanks to a growing number of cool and innovative beach restaurants
January 2023
Blue skies and 18C water: why surfing in southern Spain is the perfect winter escape
A new surf camp in Andalucía offers sunshine and a high chance of perfect waves, combined with low prices and a friendly vibe
July 2022
10 stunning places to stay in southern Spain
Where to go in southern Spain for culture, history and cuisine – from mountain horseback riding to the ultimate fly-and-flop
June 2022
‘A mirage at the top of a hill’: food, drink and adventure in Spain’s Vejer de la Frontera
This Andalucían town has centuries of stories to tell, from the Moors to the Romans. But it’s a Scotsman who has written its latest chapter, transforming a sleepy backwater into a tourist hub
May 2022
Bandits, beaches and Roman baths – Andalucía’s wild side
Away from the main cities, the region’s dusty plains and green mountains offer hiking, ancient ruins and no crowds, as the author of a new guide reveals
April 2022
The best tapas bars and restaurants in Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Spain’s new capital of gastronomy
Six brilliant places to eat serving the Andalucían specialities in Spain’s latest foodie hotspot
February 2022
Homage to Spain’s railways: take the slow train for the best scenic routes
Spain excels in high-speed lines, but visitors will discover so much more on older tracks winding through deserts, sierras, sleepy villages and George Orwell country
January 2022
A local's guide
A local’s guide to Cádiz, Spain: ancient sites, beach bars and great tapas
Dancer Pilar Gil on where to eat, dance and take a sunset stroll in one of Europe’s oldest cities
September 2021
A local's guide
A local’s guide to Málaga: five great things to do
Great places to shop, walk, eat and drink, as selected by Mark Holness, a cafe owner who moved from London to the Andalucían city
May 2020
‘My soul is dancing’: Spain comes out to play after Europe's strictest lockdown
Postcard from the future: I long for Andalucía’s villages and views
January 2020
How a writing retreat in Spain got my creative juices flowing
A remote house in Andalucía’s Sierra Nevada – with food, drink, company and mentoring on tap – is the ideal environment to sort out writer’s block
October 2019
Beyond Seville: three ancient towns to visit in Andalucía
Carmona, Écija and Osuna are great places to explore between Spain’s bigger cities and are rich in history and sights – but have fewer crowds
August 2019
Spain on holiday: a day at the beach in San José, Almería
At this Cabo de Gata village, dreamy, sun-filled days start late for the locals but the beach, and town square, stay busy long into the night
Holiday guides
Spain road trip: Granada to Almería
The Alhambra marks the start of a drive taking in historic cities, a river valley and mountains – and ends in Almería’s spaghetti western desert
10 of the best restaurants in Cádiz, Spain
Fizzing with culinary highlights, this selection from the Andalucían city’s old town takes in special spots for seafood and tapas joints away from the crowds
