Spain

I'm so happy to share an extraordinary new book with you today! The Iberian Table: Healthy Cooking Secrets from the Land of Longevity, by award-winning author Robin Keuneke, takes home cooks on an unforgettable journey through northern Spain’s delicious food culture.

Learning a new language is a rewarding experience that opens doors to new cultures, perspectives, and opportunities. While there are many ways to study a language, immersing yourself in the environment where it is spoken is one of the most effective methods. For those eager to learn Spanish, there's no better place to do so than Spain. This vibrant country offers not only a chance to master the language but also to experience its rich culture, history, and traditions firsthand.

Spain is a hot climate with a rich culture and affordable beer—it’s no wonder it’s one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world.

Here are our 5 best tips when heading to Spain for a holiday.

Many Americans traveling to Spain for the first time visit Barcelona. This beautiful port city is situated in the autonomous region of Catalonia. But the city famous for the modernist architecture of Antoni Gaudi has been mired in chaos lately.

Barcelona's Casa Mila

Alicante and the Costa Blanca are popular destinations in Spain amongst sun seekers from all over the world.

The Costa Blanca is known for its beautiful beaches, wonderful climate, and tourist resorts like Benidorm, Altea, Calpe, Gandia, and Javea to the north of the province, and Santa Pola or Torrevieja to the south.

It’s a pity, because the inland areas of the province offer attractive places and some real hidden gems to be discovered.

Food is wonderful. It tastes great, there are an almost infinite number of options, and it keeps you alive.

Barcelona – this seaside town has much to offer visitors, from delicious food to Gaudi’s famous buildings. But as with any large city, how do you fit it all in? One way we love is discovering the city by bike! There are many locations for bike rentals in Barcelona, so wherever you are staying, you can hop on a bike and explore. There are bike paths, and the city is used to having plenty of bike traffic (as always, follow local traffic rules).

You’re at a beach in southern Spain, you can smell the salty summer air. After walking across the hot sand and stones, you can’t wait to take a dip in the sea. It’s a hot day, and everyone's having a great time playing in the water...so you decide to partake in the fun. 

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