SpainRegion guide
A Weekend in La Rioja: Wineries, Tapas and the Harvest
Logroño’s tapas streets, Haro’s historic wineries and vineyards that turn gold in autumn. How to plan two days in Spain’s best-known wine region.
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SpainWine
Tempranillo: Spain’s great red grape, and where to taste it
Spain’s signature red goes by many names. Here’s how Tempranillo tastes, where it grows and where to drink it on a weekend in Rioja.
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FranceWine
Grenache: the warm-climate red, and where to taste it
Juicy, spicy and sun-loving. Here’s how Grenache, or Garnacha, tastes, where it grows in Europe and where to drink it on a weekend.
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SpainShortlist
Best Holiday Destinations in Spain: 9 Short-Break Picks
The best holiday destinations in Spain for two to four days, from pintxos in San Sebastián to the Alhambra, plus where to go for winter sun.
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SpainBefore you go
Visiting the Sagrada Família: Tickets, Towers and What to See
A practical guide to Gaudí’s basilica: how tickets and towers work, what to look for on the façades and inside, and how the new central tower changes the view.
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Spain48-hour guide
Barcelona in 48 Hours: Gaudí, the Gothic Quarter and Tapas
A two-day Barcelona route through Gaudí’s masterpieces, the Gothic Quarter and Montjuïc, with winter 2026–27 hours, timed tickets and Christmas plans.
