Guided Hiking in the Natural Park of Penyagolosa

You don’t need a long drive to feel far away: getaways under 2 hours from Valencia take you to limestone canyons, turquoise rivers, thermal pools, vineyards and charming hill towns for easy day trips or last-minute weekend escapes.

You can plan a rural getaway without a car and feel your pace slow the moment you arrive, as choosing public transport to the countryside cuts emissions, reduces stress, simplifies logistics, eases budgets, and deepens contact with local communities.

You come to breathe deep and slow down, and Las Merindades rewards you with space, as this far-north Burgos landscape of canyons, waterfalls and stone villages feels untouched yet welcoming and invites visitors to hike limestone cliffs, visit Romanesque churches and enjoy rural tourism.

Vernacular architecture means buildings shaped by local needs, skills, and climate, made with nearby resources and indigenous building techniques rather than academic styles.

You want weekends that include your dog, not workarounds that exclude them, and across Spain pet-friendly getaways have grown as more travelers choose fresh air, quieter nights, and easy trails in rural areas.

In Spain and across Europe, more people share mountain paths with wildlife as urban edges expand and seasons shift, so knowing what to do if you encounter a wild animal reduces risk and keeps your outing enjoyable.

Asturias concentra en pocos kilómetros mar, valle y alta montaña, pasando del Cantábrico a los Picos de Europa; bosques, acantilados y rutas para todos los niveles.

Guide to Spain’s 15 best birdwatching observatories: key species, best season, access and maps.

The deer rut in Spain is one of Europe's most stirring natural events, and it deserves your respect.

Viajar ligero desde Madrid permite planificar escapadas sin coche Madrid usando Cercanías, Media Distancia y autobuses interurbanos para disfrutar de patrimonio, naturaleza y gastronomía.