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Stories from January 2026

Everything published on this guide that month.

Latest · Jan 27, 2026 · 4 min read

Where to Stay in Spain: Paradores, Hostales, Casas Rurales and Rentals

The main types of accommodation in Spain, what each one offers and the booking rules that changed for holiday rentals in 2025 and 2026.

Jan 20, 2026 · 4 min read

Ibiza Beyond the Nightlife: Old Town, Coves, Markets and Walks

How to spend time in Ibiza without the clubs: the UNESCO-listed old town, quieter coves, Ses Salines, the hippy markets, walking trails and a day on Formentera.

Jan 15, 2026 · 4 min read

Spain Schengen Visa Guide for 2026: Who Needs One, How to Apply, EES and ETIAS

Who needs a visa for Spain in 2026, how to apply for a short-stay Schengen visa, and what the new EES border system and the planned ETIAS mean for travellers.

Jan 13, 2026 · 4 min read

Navigating Renfe and AVE

How Spain's high-speed trains work, who runs them, how to book Madrid to Barcelona and what to expect at the station.

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