Spain is a diverse and dynamic nation where passionate energy flows through its cities, seaside resorts, back-to-basics ruralities and its chic island getaways. Romantic, outdoorsy, social – it’s a country with a tempestuous social history, keen to take lessons from its past to inform the future, a place where old and new sit strikingly in contrast.
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Divine revelation
Barcelona, Spain
It was a trip so anticipated, a time to experience Catalan art in its natural setting. Yet, Steffen...
Maiden Voyage
Celebrity Edge, Mediterranean Sea
For newbies to life on the ocean waves, a trip through the Mediterranean on one of the new...
Postcards from the north
Mallorca, Spain
Discover chic coastal villages clinging to rocky hillsides, overhanging hidden coves with views of the azure-blue sea. Deià...
Eat your heart’s content
Mallorca, Spain
Mallorca’s restaurant scene is buzzing like never before, with trendy pop-ups, long-established eateries who’ve upped their game and...
The bigger picture
Mallorca, Spain
Palma’s position as the cultural capital of the Balearics is brought vividly to life on an exclusive private...
Toni Garau
Mallorca, Spain
Uncomfortable in his own skin, artist Toni Garau fled his native Mallorca as a troubled teenager, but it...
Esteban Mercer Palou
Mallorca, Spain
After stints in Madrid, Barcelona and Paris, Esteban Mercer Palou decided to return to his home of Mallorca...
Jaime Trias
Mallorca, Spain
Through his role at the stunning Belmond La Residencia, Jaime Trias shakes hands with the most discerning of...
Homecoming Queen
Madrid, Spain
Having given up Madrid for London, Borja Pena returns to take us around the city he remembers as...
Osama Chami & Enrique Gimeno
Madrid, Spain
The founders of Madrid’s Cazador tell us how they became the epicentre of the city’s alt-queer-hipster nightlife scene....
Art and minds
Madrid, Spain
From its very own creative minds to the city’s renowned institutions, Madrid has long been a world capital...
Children of the revolution
Madrid, Spain
There’s an electric energy in Madrid right now. Txema Mirón endeavours to explain why. The change that Madrid...
Earthly delight
Madrid, Spain
Uwern Jong uncovers the recent social history of the Spanish capital to understand what makes it so proud....
Spain hotel and resort reviews
Puente Romano Beach Resort
Marbella, Spain
With southern Spain’s famous Costa del Sol being somewhat of a hit-and-miss at times, it pays to do...
The Standard Ibiza
Ibiza, Spain
The moment we stepped into The Standard Ibiza, all lights went off and the music stopped playing –...
Mandarin Oriental Ritz
Madrid, Spain
What a difference a few years make: the Mandarin Oriental Ritz has easily become one of Madrid’s most...
Hotel Colón Gran Meliá
Seville, Spain
Situated in the hustle and bustle of the city’s shopping district, the handsome place to stay that is...
OKU Ibiza
Ibiza, Spain
Of all the hotels you could stay at on the White Isle, OKU Ibiza offers perhaps the greatest...
Gran Hotel Inglés
Madrid, Spain
Tucked away in a narrow side street in ‘Barrio de las Letras’, the city’s previous literary quarter with...
Nobu Hotel Ibiza Bay
Ibiza, Spain
Few things say Ibiza quite like a beachside pool flanked by stylish, white parasols and the occasional palm...
Six Senses Ibiza
Ibiza, Spain
It’s not everywhere we go that we’re invited to close our eyes, take a minute to gather our...
La Residencia, A Belmond Hotel
Deià, Mallorca, Spain
The gorgeous hillside village of Deià is the best-kept secret of those in the know: high in the...
Palacio de los Duques Gran Meliá
Madrid, Spain
When in Madrid, few hotels compare to the sprawling splendour of the Palacio de los Duques Gran Meliá...
Kimpton Vividora
Barcelona, Spain
If your plan is to be at the source of all things social and creative whilst in Barcelona,...
W Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain
To go hard on life and luxury in the Catalan capital, look no further than the W Barcelona....
Yurbban Passage Hotel & Spa
Barcelona, Spain
There’s a lot to be said about this super-contemporary hotel in trendy El Born. A proud Preferred partner,...
Palacio Solecio
Málaga, Spain
A thoughtfully restored 18th-century Andalusian palace with an impressive history and a dining menu created by Michelin-starred chef...
Fairmont Barcelona Rey Juan Carlos I
Barcelona, Spain
This stunning and luxurious hotel in a calm corner of an otherwise bustling Barcelona is a retreat for...
Sir Victor, Barcelona, Spain
You’ll find Barcelona’s glitterati and international celebrities alike at this stylish, turned hipster and happening hotel, Sir Victor,...
Palacio Can Marques
Palma, Mallorca, Spain
It’s rare that we walk around a hotel in awe, keen to see every suite, but that’s what...
Finca Serena
Montuïri, Mallorca, Spain
Located in the heart of the island, moments from some of the best beaches, this beautiful farmstead is...
Castell Son Claret
Calvià, Mallorca, Spain
We simultaneously gasped ‘wow’ as we pulled through the gates of Castell Son Claret and into the long...
Kempinski Hotel Bahía,
Estepona, Spain
Three miles from the sleepy seaside town of Estepona, this terracotta resort is a great spot for travellers...
Puro Hotel Palma
Mallorca, Spain
This elegant 18th-century townhouse positions itself as a ‘well-being oasis’ and the narrow, pedestrianised street it sits on...
Can Bordoy Grand House & Garden
Palma, Mallorca, Spain
Can Bordoy was once a grand, 16th-century family residence, then a convent, but slowly descended into ruin. To...
Hotel Glòria de Saint Jaume
Palma, Mallorca, Spain
We just love properties steeped in history and Glòria de Sant Jaume is exactly that. Set in a...
Cap Rocat
Cala Blava, Mallorca, Spain
Perched enviably on the Bay of Palma, (‘away from the riff-raff’, they say), the property integrates an old...
Gran Hotel Son Net
Puigpunyent, Mallorca, Spain
Set in a 17th-century country house in the foothills of the Tramuntana mountains, this property has a serene...
Convent de la Missló
Palma, Mallorca, Spain
The hotel’s name gives a lot away – this was once a monastery. Rather more luxurious today than...
Jumeirah Port Sóller Hotel & Spa
Sóller, Mallorca, Spain
The season starts late at this hotel, which only opens when everything is right. Its location in beautiful...
Súmmum Prime Boutique Hotel
Palma, Mallorca, Spain
The Súmmum aims to welcome guests to ‘seventh heaven’ – expectations that are met at this converted 15th-century...
Villa Magna, Madrid, Spain
From outside, the building is nothing to look at, but inside, an eclectic hotel awaits. We love the...
Unico, Madrid, Spain
To say this place is palatial would be both right and wrong. The Único only has 44 rooms...
Totem, Madrid, Spain
Part of a new breed of small, luxurious properties in Madrid, totem settles into a grand, 1920s building...
H10 Puerta de Alcala, Madrid, Spain
On the edge of chic Salamanca, the H10 is a modern hotel that is all about its location....
Principal, Madrid, Spain
This lovely hotel is tucked away just off the sleepless avenue of Gran Vía, in a stunning Spanish...
Only You Atocha, Madrid, Spain
A little piece of Brooklyn in Madrid, the only You Atocha fuses both cities’ hipster vibes, creating a...
Roommate Oscar, Madrid, Spain
Set right in the heart of the action in Chueca, this hotel is a long-time outthere favourite. its...
H10 Villa de la Reina, Madrid, Spain
As its name suggests, this property is fit for a queen. Set in a restored 20th century architectural...