Europe destination
Notes from Spain, including Gran Canaria, Puntal dels Llops, Sierra Calderona, Teruel, Peñíscola & Sierra de Irta, Vía Verde del Mar, Aragonese Pyrenees, Bardenas Reales, Monasterio de Piedra.
Europe Canary Islands, Spain
Gran Canaria is far more than its beaches: a week of cloud forest, volcanic mountains, quiet villages and Atlantic coast.
A week exploring Gran Canaria beyond the resorts, from Agaete and Las Palmas to Roque Nublo, Artenara, Maspalomas and Barranco de las Vacas.
Europe Valencian Community, Spain
Puntal dels Llops is a small Iberian fortress from the fifth century BC, on a hilltop above Olocau.
Europe Valencian Community, Spain
The Sierra Calderona is a natural park of pine and cork oak forest, red rock and small villages, sitting between Valencia and Castellón.
Europe Aragón, Spain
Teruel's Mudéjar architecture has been on the UNESCO World Heritage list since 1986.
Europe Castellón, Spain
Peñíscola's castle makes the first impression, but the wild Sierra de Irta coastline is what makes the journey memorable.
A practical guide to Peñíscola and Sierra de Irta Natural Park, with the castle, old town, beaches, coastal walking routes, Torre Badum, coves and 2026 summer parking rules.
Europe Castellón, Spain
A flat coastal escape where an old railway line keeps the Mediterranean within reach.
A practical guide to the Vía Verde del Mar between Oropesa del Mar and Benicàssim, with the railway history, train access, coves, tunnel, swimming spots and summer advice.
Europe Aragón, Spain
Ordesa is spectacular and unmissable, but Valle de Otal is the quieter memory.
A personal three-day summer trip through the Aragonese Pyrenees, with Ordesa, Valle de Otal, the Benasque Valley and practical hiking advice.
Europe Navarra, Spain
A strange, cinematic desert stop that makes Spain feel like another planet.
A practical guide to visiting Bardenas Reales in Navarra, Spain, with Castildetierra, the main driving loop, desert landscapes, heat advice, where to stay and tips for planning a road trip.
Europe Aragón, Spain
A hidden waterfall detour that feels like a small paradise in dry Aragón.
A summer visit to Monasterio de Piedra in Aragón, Spain, with waterfalls, caves, monastery history, practical tips and why it is worth the detour from Zaragoza.
