Spain has been my home base for over a decade, and I’ve lived in both Andalucia and the Valencian Community, exploring as much as possible.
But most importantly, I’ve slow-traveled in my van, Persistence (Persi among friends), for several years and spent time in hidden corners of Spain where most tourists don’t even know exist.
On this page, you’ll find the best of Spain travel by province, and at the bottom, there are tips for Andalucia, Spain, and hiking in Spain.
Alicante Province
Alicante city
The PERFECT 2 Days in Alicante Itinerary
How To Plan The PERFECT Day Trip To Alicante (Itinerary & Tips)
Alicante in Winter: How Is It REALLY Like?
Is Alicante worth visiting? Honest Pros and Cons By a Local
10 FUN Day Trips From Alicante Spain: Explore MORE of Costa Blanca!
The rest of the province
Costa Blanca: 8 Picturesque Costa Blanca Towns You’ll WANT to Visit!
Costa Blanca: Epic Hikes in Alicante NOT To Miss!
Calpe: 12 Best Things To Do in Calpe (Costa Blanca Spain)
Calpe: Things To Do & See in Calpe Old Town: Highlights You Don’t Wanna Miss!
Calpe: Is Calpe Worth Visiting? An Honest Review
Calpe: How To Hike Peñon de Ifach Calpe: The Iconic Rock of Costa Blanca Spain
Altea: Is Altea Worth Visiting? Here’s Why We Loved Altea!
Elche: 15+ FANTASTIC Things To Do In Elche Spain: An Oasis of Palm Trees
Elche: How To Plan A PERFECT Day Trip To Elche: Spain’s Oasis
Elche: Is Elche Worth Visiting? 10 Reasons To Visit Elche (+ the cons)
Elche: How To Hike To The CAU de Elche Open Air Museum (From Elche)
Elche: How To Hike Pantano de Elche (Alicante Spain)
Elche: How To Walk To The Spectacular Elche Dam
Villajoyosa: 15 FUN Things To Do in Villajoyosa Spain
Villajoyosa: Highlights in Villajoyosa Old Town NOT To Miss!
Villajoyosa: Is Villajoyosa worth visiting? The Color Splash of Costa Blanca!
Santa Pola: Things To Do in Santa Pola in One Day
Relleu: How To Hike Pantano de Relleu & Pasarela de Relleu, Alicante Spain
Castellón Province
FANTASTIC Things To Do in Peñiscola On A Day Trip
Cordoba Province
Cordoba city
The ULTIMATE 3-Day Cordoba Itinerary
How to Spend 2 Days in Cordoba Spain
How To Plan the PERFECT One Day in Cordoba Itinerary
Where to Stay in Cordoba Spain: A Local’s Guide to the Best Neighborhoods
13 Epic Cordoba Tours to Get the Most Out of Your Visit to the UNESCO City
15+ Best Things to Do in Cordoba Spain
Is Cordoba Spain Worth Visiting in 2026?
15+ Dreamy Patios in Cordoba: Courtyards you can visit all year round
Is it worth going on a Cordoba Patio Tour? An Honest Review
What to Expect from Cordoba Patio Festival
How To Get Cordoba Alcazar Tickets in 2026
How to Get Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba Tickets in 2026
Where To Go Shopping in Cordoba Spain in 2026
14 Epic Day Trips From Cordoba, Spain for Your Bucket List
The rest of the province
Sierras Subbeticas Road Trip Itinerary For Adventurous Travelers
16 Amazing Things to Do in Lucena, Cordoba: The City of 3 Cultures in southern Spain
14 EPIC Things To Do in Zuheros Cordoba (+ Travel Tips)
What to expect from Rute, Cordoba: A hidden treasure in the spectacular Sierras Subbéticas
How To Visit Almodovar del Rio Castle: Game of Thrones Castle Cordoba
13 Wonderful Things To Do in Iznajar, Cordoba On A Day Trip
Granada Province
Granada city
Where to Stay in Granada Spain: Best Area for Every Type of Traveler
How to see Granada in one day (Including the Alhambra!)
10+ Reasons to Visit Granada in Winter (+Travel Tips!)
The rest of the province
What To Expect From La Herradura, Almuñécar Spain
The Ultimate Guide to Calahonda: Granada’s Hidden Jewel
The Ultimate Travel Guide To Torrenueva (Granada Spain)
EPIC Baza 2-Day Itinerary: Explore the Underrated Historical City!
Skiing in Sierra Nevada Spain: Everything You Need To Know
Mulhacen hike: The only hiking guide you’ll need
Huelva Province
Huelva city
17 Surprisingly Awesome Things To Do in Huelva: The Spanish City Noone Talks About
The rest of the province
Niebla Spain Itinerary: A Hidden Treasure Full of History!
Madrid Province
How to see Madrid in one day: Itinerary for responsible travelers
What to Expect From Madrid Spain in Winter (+Travel Tips)
Is Madrid Worth Visiting? 12 Reasons To Visit Madrid in 2026!
10 Best Day Trips From Madrid by Train to Take in 2026
How To Take A Day Trip To Valencia From Madrid
Malaga Province
Malaga city
Where to Stay in Malaga, Spain: A Local’s Guide to The Best Neighborhoods
21 Fun Things to Do in Malaga, Spain
The PERFECT One Day in Malaga Itinerary (By A Local)
14 FREE Things To Do in Malaga Spain That You Will Love
A Complete Guide to Malaga Old Town (By A Local)
How to Get Alcazaba of Malaga Tickets
6 Epic Malaga Boat Tours to Take in 2026
Exactly Where to Find Free Parking in Malaga City in 2026
5 Beautiful Parks in Malaga, Spain, For the Ultimate Relaxation
A Local’s Guide to Where to Eat Vegan in Malaga
Best Time to Visit Malaga Spain for Every Type of Traveler
The ultimate guide to Malaga in winter
10 Fabulous Reasons To Visit Malaga in December
Christmas in Malaga: What is it like?
Exactly How To Get From Seville To Malaga
The rest of the province
Antequera: EPIC Things to do in Antequera: 2-3 Day Itinerary
Mijas: 10 Awesome Things To Do in Mijas Spain (+ What NOT To To) By A Local
Mijas: 22 Things to do in Mijas Pueblo: Malaga’s pretty Pueblo Blanco
Mijas: Best Things To Do in La Cala de Mijas Spain in One Day Itinerary
Mijas: Is Mijas Worth Visiting? 10 Reasons To Visit Mijas in Costa del Sol
Nerja: How to Go Kayaking in Nerja: Kayak Tour or Renting One?
Nerja: 10 Best Beaches in Nerja Spain
Nerja: The ultimate guide to Burriana Beach in Nerja (+ Local Tips!)
Nerja: Beach Guide: Calahonda Beach Nerja
Frigiliana: BEST Things To Do in Frigiliana Spain On A Day Trip
Ronda: 30 Best Things To Do in Ronda, Spain
Ronda: Where To Stay in Ronda Spain in 2026
Ronda: Day trip to Ronda: The Most Dramatic Town in Malaga!
Ronda: Is Ronda Spain Worth Visiting? 10 Reasons To Visit Ronda
Ronda: Reasons to Visit Ronda in Winter
Ronda: Best Places For Parking in Ronda Spain in 2026
Ronda: Best Ronda Wine Tours: Serrania de Ronda Wine Tasting Experiences
Ronda: 10 Fabulous White Villages Near Ronda Spain
Benalmadena: 23 Top Things To Do in Benalmadena Spain On Your Next Vacation!
Benalmadena: Is Benalmadena Worth Visiting? 10 Reasons To Visit Benalmadena
Benalmadena: How to visit Colomares Castle, Spain (and exactly what to expect!)
Fuengirola: 35 Fun Things To Do in Fuengirola For Every Type of Traveler
Fuengirola: Where to Go Shopping in Fuengirola
Fuengirola: 21 Epic Day Trips From Fuengirola Recommended By a Local
Fuengirola: How to go on a Fuengirola To Gibraltar Day Trip (Updated for 2026)
Casares: 10 Epic things to do in Casares, Malaga
El Chorro: The Ultimate Guide to El Chorro Lakes: Malaga’s Lake District
Costa del Sol: 21 Unique Things To Do in Costa del Sol That Aren’t the Beach
Costa del Sol: 10 Best Beach Towns Near Malaga That You Will Want to Visit
Costa del Sol: 10 Beautiful Towns in Malaga Not to Miss!
Costa del Sol: Winter in Costa del Sol: Is it worth visiting?
Costa del Sol: 15 Beautiful White Villages near Malaga
Canillas de Aceituno: How to hike El Saltillo – Malaga hiking off the beaten path
8 Wondrous Castles in Malaga Province that You Must Visit!
Mallorca Island
Palma de Mallorca: How To Spend One Day in Palma de Mallorca Without Any Stress
Palma de Mallorca: Is Palma de Mallorca Worth Visiting? Reasons To Visit and Not
Palma de Mallorca: Best Day Trips From Palma de Mallorca That You’ll Want to Take
Soller: The Best Things To Do in Soller, Mallorca
Soller: How To Plan A Day Trip To Soller + Itinerary
Soller: Reasons To Visit Soller in Mallorca: Is it Worth it for You?
Soller: Fantastic Day Trips From Soller, Mallorca, That You’ll Want To Take!
Soller: GREAT Things To Do in Port de Soller in Mallorca On a Day Trip
Soller: Legit Question: Is It Worth Taking The Port de Soller Tram in Mallorca?
Valldemossa: My Favorite Things To Do in Valldemossa, Mallorca That I’m Sure You’ll Love Too!
Valldemossa: Is Valldemossa Worth Visiting? This is Why We Loved This Historical Town!
General Mallorca: 5 Of The Prettiest Towns in Mallorca To Visit on Your Next Getaway
General Mallorca: How Is It Really to Visit Mallorca in Winter?
General Mallorca: An Epic Mallorca Road Trip Exploring Tramuntana and its Villages
Merida Province
Things to do in Merida, Spain, in 2 days
Seville Province
Seville city
Where To Stay In Seville, Spain: A Local’s Guide To Seville’s Neighborhoods
How to Spend One Day in Seville
8 Best Boat Tours in Seville & Water Activities on the Guadalquivir River
How To Get Tickets To Seville Cathedral & Giralda
Exactly How To Get From Seville Airport to City Center in 2026
Exactly Where to Find Free Parking in Seville in 2026
A Complete Guide to Seville in Winter Written by a Local
Exactly How To Get From Seville To Malaga
The rest of the province
Carmona: 12 Lovely things to do in Carmona, Seville on a day trip
Osuna: How to spend a day in Osuna Andalucia, Spain
Toledo Province
Day trip to Toledo itinerary: Getting wonderfully lost in Medieval Spain
Valencia Province
Valencia city
The Only Valencia 2-day Itinerary You’ll Need!
Best Neighborhoods to Stay in Valencia Spain (+ Best Hotels for 2026)
10 FUN Things To Do in Valencia in Winter (+ Travel Tips)
15 Best Day Trips From Valencia Spain to Take in 2026
An Epic One Day in Valencia Itinerary (+Travel Tips)
Is Valencia Worth Visiting in 2026? Top 10 Reasons Why You Should Go!
5 Best Bike Tours in Valencia Spain To Take in 2026
How To Take A Day Trip To Valencia From Madrid
The rest of the province
9 INCREDIBLE Hikes in Valencia Spain You’ll LOVE!
Things To Do in Buñol Spain: A FANTASTIC Day Trip From Valencia
How To Hike Ruta del Agua, Buñol Spain: An EPIC Waterfall Hike!
A Quick Guide to Chulilla (Valencia Spain) Including What To Do!
Hiking Ruta del Agua y Aqueducto de la Peña Cortada (Chelva Valencia)
Chelva Valencia: INCREDIBLE 2-Day Itinerary!
ULTIMATE Guide to Cueva del Turche (Buñol) Swimming Spot!
How To Hike To Charco Azul Chulilla
Andalucia general tips and inspiration
15 Bewildering Hidden Gems: Andalucia Off The Beaten Path
An Epic 10-Day Southern Spain Road Trip Itinerary For First Timers
24 Most beautiful towns & white villages in Andalucia Spain
The 15 Best Cities in Andalucia to Visit
10 Best Beach Towns Near Malaga That You Will Want to Visit
10 Beautiful Towns in Malaga Not to Miss!
Winter in Costa del Sol: Is it worth visiting?
8 Wondrous Castles in Malaga Province that You Must Visit!
Hikes in Spain
21 Extraordinary hikes in Spain not to miss
9 INCREDIBLE Hikes in Valencia Spain You’ll LOVE!
Mulhacen hike: The only hiking guide you’ll need
Hiking Ruta del Agua y Aqueducto de la Peña Cortada (Chelva Valencia)
How To Hike Ruta del Agua, Buñol Spain: An EPIC Waterfall Hike!
How To Hike To The CAU de Elche Open Air Museum (From Elche)
How To Walk To The Spectacular Elche Dam
How To Walk To The Spectacular Elche Dam
Epic Hikes in Alicante NOT To Miss!
How To Hike Peñon de Ifach Calpe: The Iconic Rock of Costa Blanca Spain
How to hike El Saltillo – Malaga hiking off the beaten path
Spain travel tips and inspiration
Spain off the beaten path: 27 Bucket list-worthy places!
15 Best Places to Visit in Spain for First Timers in 2026 (including responsible travel tips!)
28 Fun Things To Add To Your Spain Bucket List in 2026
19 Terrific Weekend Breaks in Spain You Cannot Miss
17 Best Costal Towns in Spain To Visit This Summer
15 Best Coastal Cities in Spain for Your Next Trip
10+ Most Beautiful Road Trips in Spain You Should Do At Least Once in Your Life!
Campervanning in Spain: The Ultimate Guide To Van Life in Spain
IMPORTANT Tips For Driving in Spain As a Tourist (Everything I Wish I Knew!)
8 Picturesque Costa Blanca Towns You’ll WANT to Visit!
19 Amazing destinations for winter sun in Europe
21 Best winter city breaks in Europe
21 Best places for whale watching in the world for your next ethical adventure