Atarfe: Granada Vega & Sierra Elvira Town Guide
Discover Atarfe on Granada’s Vega below Sierra Elvira: the Roman Ilíberis site, the Coliseo arena and historic churches near Granada.
Banyoles: Lake Town in the Pla de l’Estany
Discover Banyoles, the lakeside town near Girona: its natural lake, 1992 Olympic rowing venue, medieval old town and Pla de l’Estany scenery.
Loja: Granada Genil Valley Town Guide
Discover Loja in Granada’s Genil valley: a Moorish Alcazaba, historic churches and the Sierra de Loja between Granada and Málaga.
Requena: Wine, Cava and the Medieval La Villa
The walled La Villa quarter sits over a network of medieval cellars, and the Utiel-Requena appellation makes both still wine and cava an hour inland from Valencia.
Puçol: Valencia Horta Nord Coast Town Guide
Discover Puçol north of Valencia: the La Marjal dels Moros marshland, Playa de Puçol beach, a 17th-century church and a medieval lookout tower.
Carcaixent: Orange Warehouse, Modernist Fair and Train from Valencia
Inland Ribera Alta town about 40 km from Valencia: an orange route with the Ribera warehouse, Modernist façades, a June fair and a Cercanías C-2 station.
Aspe: Alicante Vinalopó Valley Town Guide
Discover Aspe in Alicante’s Vinalopó valley: the Basilica del Socorro, the Castillo del Río, famous New Year grapes and lively summer fiestas.
Maracena: A Metro Base North of Granada, With No Beach
Inland town on the Granada metro, 5.2 km from the city and no beach: who it suits as a quieter base, how to get around, and what to expect.
Las Torres de Cotillas: Segura Riverbank and Palm Gardens
A Murcian huerta town where the Segura and Mula rivers meet, with riverside walks, palm gardens and the Costa Cálida beaches within easy reach.
Aljaraque: Huelva Costa de la Luz Town Guide
Discover Aljaraque near Huelva on the Costa de la Luz: historic churches and hermitages, the Papa Uvas archaeological site and Dehesa golf.