Spain
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Barcelona is full of tourist traps, but new, bespoke walking tours, operated by locals – and backed by superstar chef Ferran Adrià – offer a glimpse into the hidden life of the city, says Paul Richardson
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The Barcelona and Spain midfield star has added his family vineyard to Airbnb, offering two lucky guests the chance to be hosted by one of the world’s most celebrated footballers
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Uganda's president has been mocked for suggesting his country has more to offer tourists than Spain. But is he right? Tell us where you'd prefer to go
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Tapas, parks and beautiful sunsets in Europe’s highest capital city. Readers share their best parts of Madrid
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The Spanish capital teems with fun places to eat and drink, chic hotels and vivid historical sights. Here are our local’s tips for getting the max out of Madrid
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The artist’s Margate; plus Salisbury city and off-peak Ibiza, writes Joanne O’Connor
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One organisation in Spain’s most popular tourist destination is employing homeless people as tour guides to offer an alternative view of the city
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Spanish people have a reputation as diehard meat eaters. But in recent years, as the number of vegan or vegetarian restaurants in Spain has doubled, there are signs of change, writes Trevor Baker
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Author Helen Walsh set her latest novel, The Lemon Grove, in the glamorous north of Mallorca, but it’s the bucolic south of the island that keeps drawing her back, and is especially lovely at this time of year with the crowds gone
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Just over an hour’s drive from Barcelona, but with its own airport, the ancient city of Girona is like a bite-size version of the Catalan capital – bright and lively but also easy-going
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Regional president, who fears exploratory drilling could damage the environment, will ask residents to vote on plan next month
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With sunshine pouring down on golden sands, ancient buildings and the sparkling ocean, Spain’s far south-west lives up to its name, the coast of light
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Eating tapas while watching the waves, scampering round Roman ruins, mountain-biking and beach-based family fun … welcome to the Cadiz coast as seen by Guardian readers
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The amazing beauty of the Baztán Valley in the Pyrenees, plus a new youth hostel in Brighton and savings on cruises to see the Northern Lights
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From kitesurfing to sherry tasting, share your tips on your favourite things to do on the Cadiz coast and you could win a £200 hotel voucher
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The Caminito del Rey in Málaga is being restored and will reopen in early 2015 – albeit in a safer form
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Great beaches, fantastic seafood and a visit to the home of Salvador Dalí …
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Michelin-starred chef Dani López, of Restaurante Kokotxa in the gastronomical capital of Spain, San Sebastián, shows food writer Danny Tapper a delicious Basque hake recipe
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They don’t often get snapped, but books are surely the most important travel companions – so this summer we asked you to photograph them. They have been to some enviable locations
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Before there was aircon, Andalucían peasants kept their cool in homes cut out of the rock. Now visitors can do the same. Lesley Gillilan finds new life in old caves
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As the state has withdrawn, Santiago Cirugeda has stepped in to turn abandoned sites in Seville and other Spanish cities into dramatic art spaces that are inspiring a new breed of architect
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Spain’s capital is awash with tapas bars but how do you find the good ones amid the sea of tourist-traps? Madrid-based food writer James Blick tracks down 10 of the best, from classic bodegas to slick new dining spaces run by young chefs
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San Sebastián, on Spain’s Basque Country coast, is attracting a younger crowd just as interested in surfing the waves as browsing its pintxo bars. Here Trevor Baker picks the best new affordable places to stay
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The strong pound is making Spanish clothing chains a conspicuous bargain for the visiting Briton, writes Patrick Collinson
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In sunny south-west Spain, Kevin Gould celebrates laid-back beach life, plus meat and fish delicacies, in the foodie hangout of Zahara de los Atunes
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Activities ranging from domino games to singing in the street banned as locals win fight for peace and quiet
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Savouring the best cuisine in the Balearics needn’t be costly, especially if you go for the lunchtime menú del día. Richard Eilers hunts down the best bargain restaurants in Palma de Mallorca
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Alexis Petridis: The presenter came under attack in the Mallorcan resort while filming for his show because he was 'making the place look bad'. He was only trying to help …
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With 1m British visitors worth an estimated €800m a year, businesses are reluctant to deter funseekers
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Eleven unseen works in exhibition of contrasts bring new insights into Spanish master of fluidity
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Britain's best-known former drugs baron – now writer, performer and DJ – Howard Marks, has put together this exclusive mix, inspired by hazy evenings in Ibiza
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Authorities in Mallorca have announced a new law to restrict rowdy bar crawls and 'irresponsible' behaviour of UK tourists
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From a cottage in the mountains to stylish pads in Seville and Barcelona, we select the best self-catering properties in Spain to keep the kids – and you – happy
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From a beachfront hotel in Tarifa to a farmstead in Menorca, these hotels welcome families with play areas and kids' activities – and even buckets and spades you can borrow
Brits abroad, feel no shame! We can’t let the Germans spoil our summer