
Spain
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Spain covers most of the Iberian Peninsula and faces both the Atlantic and the Mediterranean. Barcelona is known for Gaudi’s buildings, Madrid for the Prado, Seville and Granada for the Andalusian legacy of the Alhambra and Alcazar. Beach holidays gather on the Costa Brava, the Costa del Sol and in the Canary and Balearic islands. Late lunches and later dinners shift the daily rhythm.
How the migration crisis and solar eclipse affect a trip to Spain
The migration pressure on Ceuta and the upcoming solar eclipse are changing the rules for tourists: from possible border checks to a price surge in the total‑visibility regions.
Forest Fires in Central Spain: How They Affect Travel Around Madrid
In July 2026 massive forest fires broke out in the provinces of Madrid and Ávila, prompting the government to declare a state of emergency. Find out what restrictions are being imposed, how routes are changing, and what officials are advising tourists.

