From Mallorca’s rugged Serra de Tramuntana, and Gaudí’s wonderfully whimsical architecture in Barcelona, to the mouthwatering tapas served down tiny side streets in Madrid’s city centre, Spain truly has something for everyone. Not forgetting the beaches; Spain is home to some of Europe’s most coveted coastal destinations, where golden sands meet crystal-clear waters, drawing sun-seekers from around the globe.
Breakfast with a view...
…from Urso Hotel & Spa, a short stroll from Madrid’s famous golden triangle of art galleries.
Sun dappled corners...
…of boutique hotel Can Ferrereta, a rustic retreat in Mallorca’s half-asleep district of Santanyi.
Can Ferrereta dishes up one of the best chicken Caesar salads on the island, and I’ve sampled many.
Finca Serena Mallorca is surrounded by olive groves and farmland, with rippling hills and dramatic peaks as far as the eye can see.
Making a splash...
…at Mallorca’s Port de Valldemossa.
Wandering through...
…Palma de Mallorca’s picturesque old town.
Perched high...
…in Deià, wrapped up within the Serra de Tramuntana.
Somewhere offshore...
…spending slow days with salty skin and wind-whipped hair.
Checking in...
…at WITTMORE HOTEL in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter.
Sundowners on...
…WITTMORE’s rooftop, lined with striped, citrus-yellow loungers and twinkling lights.
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