Sea turtles hatch on Barcelona beach
A month after their nest was discovered and then relocated, dozens of turtles dug their way out of their sandy nest.
Spain
September 5, 2020: Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, Barcelona
DrFumblefinger stops by the beautiful The National Art Museum of Catalonia. Constructed for the 1929 World Expo, it is now one of the largest museums in Spain.
August 25, 2020: Torre del Oro, Seville
DrFumblefinger shares the story of the Torre del Oro, a popular landmark tower on Seville's riverfront.
Aug. 18, 2020: Salamanca's Two Cathedrals
On a tour of Salamanca, Marilyn Jones explores its two cathedrals and witnesses a wedding.
Castelo Rodrigo: Caught between Portugal and Spain
For centuries, this tiny village was caught in battles between Portugal and Spain. Marilyn Jones shares its troubled past and beautiful present.
Madrid plans a new greenbelt
Madrid is planning a huge urban forest project to improve its poor air quality and provide new parkland for its people.
Barcelona Beyond Gaudi
A tour of masterpieces by Lluis Domenech i Montaner makes clear that Catalan modernism had more than one master.
Rail bargain: Scenic France to Spain for €1
A real-deal long-distance scenic ride for not very much...
Casa Milà, Barcelona
DrFumblefinger shares photos of La Pedrera, a lovely limestone building in Barcelona desgined by the one and only Antoni Gaudi.
Seville Zoo has a new 'lion king'
An unusual event, birth of a rare white lion cub, has zoo officials excited but the cub's mother is not interested.
'Aggressive' crocodile roils Spanish waters
Authorities are hunting for an intruder in the Douro River.
A Food Tour in Madrid
DrFumblefinger shares photos and details of a food tour he enjoyed in Madrid.
May 23, 2020: Clara Campoamor, Seville, Spain
PHeymont discovers that a seemingly whimsical sculpture in a plaza in Seville is actually a serious homage to an important woman.
Spanish beaches plan to keep distance
Spain's beaches are trying a variety of methods to prepare for the return of sun-seeking beachgoers.
Finis Terrae: End of the Earth
Bob Cranwell, our resident travel philosopher and raconteur, shares another interesting travel tale rooted in Santiago de Compostela.