Spain and Portugal team up for 'invasion tourism'
A new campaign seeks to create visitor interest in areas away from the coast and in need of visitors.
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Spain won't hang up on payphones
Spain is the last true holdout for widespread payphone service, but the phone company would like to put that to an end.
Spain village opens world-record zipline
Spain's newest thrill ride is an 80km/h two-kilometer fall off a mountain, hanging from a wire!
Catalonia makes the 'Beautiful Town' list
Spain has 19 new prettiest towns, and for the first time a town in Catalonia is among them.
Spain on track for another visitor record
Spain is expecting record numbers of visitors and record spending by visitors, but not everyone thinks that's good news.
Madrid: Old rules, new smog
Madrid's new mayor lifts the city's anti-pollution rules, and pollution levels spike dramatically.
Skydive simulator: fear without parachutes
A new skydiving simulator mimics freefall without a parachute.
Spanish private eyes to get the real poop
Some Spanish towns are turning to private detectives to find out who's not cleaning up after the dog.
Why I loved backpacking through Tenerife
Nick shares his personal experiences backpacking on Tenerife, and why this is a great travel destination.
Spain: Town's rapid transit is too rapid
An experiment in carbon-free rapid transit in a hilly Spanish town takes a safety break.
Canaries hotel with a (lighthouse) view
A now-automated lighthouse has turned the keeper's cottage into a small and luxurious guest space.
Madrid goes green for park cleanup
Sheep—500 of them, two shepherds and a dog—are Madrid's latest way to keep its parks clear of underbrush that could lead to fires.
Madrid's San Miguel Market
DrFumblefinger enjoyed several visits to the San Miguel Market in Madrid. The market focuses on upscale snack/tapas type items and featured a large assortment of foods and beverages.
Barcelona Cathedral (Where Gumbo Was #309)
Gumbo was visiting the historic Gothic Cathedral in Barcelona, built between the 13th - 15th century.
Madrid airport puzzled by ghost plane
Spanish officials would like to either find the owner of an abandoned jetliner or sell it off... but they'll have to pay the airport's parking fees!