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Barcelona: Spanish expedition

When P.K. Stowers goes in search of world-class tapas, a cosy venue leaves him happily sated.

Parents of brain tumour boy released

Sick boy's parents remain in detention

A Spanish judge has extended the detention of a British couple arrested for taking their sick son from a British hospital, as sympathy grows for them at home.

Room check: Castell d'Emporda, Girona

P.K. Stowers stays at a 700-year-old Spanish castle.

Castell d'Emporda, Girona, Spain

This 700-year-old Spanish castle will appeal to amateur historians, hikers and those who enjoy fine dining.

Waiter claims Spanish royal blood

A waiter, whose adoptive parents are peasants, claims to be the son of former Spanish king Juan Carlos and has launched a paternity suit.

Grenada, Granada? Dentist sues airline

Edward Gamson was looking forward to viewing the Moorish architecture of Granada. Instead, he was seated on a plane to Grenada. Now he's suing British Airways.

Zoo worker in gorilla suit shot by vet in Tenerife

A vet shot a tranquiliser dart at a zoo employee dressed as a gorilla after mistaking him for a primate.

Cocaine toastie: Man arrested

Spanish police have arrested a man for allegedly attempting to conceal more than 100g of cocaine in a ham and melted cheese sandwich in Benidorm.

Spanish pianist could face jail for practicing

To most people, noise pollution is a jet engine roaring over their head. For one Spanish woman, it was a neighbour playing the piano more softly than a spoken conversation.

Spain: Lofty and imperious isolation

Spain's hanging houses and galleries captivate James Lane long after he leaves them behind.

Grenada or Granada? Gran's flight gaffe

A British granny was shocked to find the flight she was on wasn't heading to Granada in Spain - but Grenada in the Caribbean. So what did the air crew do next?

'Men better drivers' ruling sends Spain's women loco

A Spanish judge has risked the ire of women everywhere after ruling that a driving school was within its rights to charge females more because "men were better drivers".

Take a rare dip with giant bluefin

Manuel Meyer takes a close look at beautiful fish off the Spanish coast.

Top five travel-inspiring movies

There's nothing like a beautifully shot film to make you feel like up-and-leaving the very next day. Here are five examples that show off their stunning destinations to full effect.

Baby killed in airport conveyor accident

A five-month-old baby has died in a tragic accident after being placed on a baggage conveyor belt at the Alicante airport in southeast Spain.

Catalans form human chain in Spain separation bid

More than 1 million people showed their support for Catalan independence by joining hands to form a 400-kilometre human chain across the northeastern region of Spain.

Big cat sighting prompts panic in Spain