Green Spain

Spain is one of the world’s top gastronomic destinations. With a deep passion for food and wine, as well as a rich culinary tradition shaped by diverse regional influences, it comes as no surprise that this Iberian destination hosts some of the most memorable food festivals in the world.

Compared to the rest of Europe, Spain is easy on the eyes and even easier on the wallet. Between the low cost of food and alcohol and the ease of finding budget accommodation outside the large city centers and resort areas, your Spanish holiday doesn’t need to be extravagantly expensive.

Criss-crossing destinations around Spain, whether by land, air, or sea, is easy and convenient due to Spain’s efficient multi-modal public transport infrastructure, which has also been upgraded significantly over recent years.

Spain has been home for the past 16 years, ever since I moved to its capital Madrid in my early thirties.

With its cliff-crashing waves, moody landscapes, and incredible recipes, Northern Spain is a gorgeously green gem overlooked by many travelers. Its dramatic coasts and rugged mountains have been home to unique cultures and traditions, from the Celtic Galicians to the mysterious Basques, for millennia.

Bountiful seafood and rich produce from the interior of Spain combine to create one of the world’s great cuisines. Inventive chefs and a wealth of regional variety add to the allure, all of which make eating here a memorable part of the Spanish travel experience.

Spain is welcoming visitors back en masse this summer now that restrictions at the border have significantly eased. Whether you’ve planned your vacation around must-see cultural attractions in cities like Madrid or Barcelona, or aim to relax on beaches and in coastal resorts, you’ll find that some things are different in 2022.

Few countries in Europe are as sophisticated and diverse as Spain when it comes to nature, culture and cuisine.