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sible enterprises in Ávila that have contributed towards the city being recognised as one of the most accessible in Spain here.   Discover MadridThe capital has attractions to suit a range of travellers, including those with additional needs and disabilities. Madrid Tourism Board’s Acce ... Read more

Canaria are certified for their sustainable practices, with many more in the process of obtaining certification. ON 25 January 2024 at FITUR in Madrid (one of the world’s leading travel trade shows), the Secretary General of RTI awarded the Biosphere distinction to the president of the Cabil ... Read more

e world-class saffron that comes from this region, including a gastronomy contest, tastings, music and dance performances, and much more.November – Madrid, for an off-season city break: Enjoy Spain’s capital of Madrid during the month of November, when weather is cooler and crowds are thinner. S ... Read more

that the Spanish capital’s el Día de Reyes parade is spectacular: the Three Kings parade on decorated floats for 2.5 hours through the streets of Madrid, surrounded by dancers, acrobats and musicians. The parade ends with a traditional speech of well-wishing from ‘los Reyes’ before a magnifi ... Read more

pain and, when the first chimes of the New Year clang, people old and young attempt to eat one grape per chime of the clock. The tradition stems from Madrid, where thousands of people gather together in the Puerta del Sol on New Year’s Eve, waiting for the clock to strike midnight. For more i ... Read more

ervices and infrastructure within Spain, public transport is becoming more accessible especially within the large cities and newer Metro networks. In Madrid, around 70% of the Metro network is currently accessible and around 90% in Barcelona. Accessibility standards also apply to accommodation provi ... Read more

en in Asturias On Wednesday 29 November, in the presence of Spanish President, Pedro Sánchez, and King Felipe VI, a new high-speed line between Madrid and Oviedo will open in the northern region of Asturias, after 19 years’ work and an investment of €4,000 million. This will be a milestone ... Read more

vices, exclusively operated by Renfe, carried an additional 3.3 million passengers, a 57% increase. Highlights of passenger growth in Q2 2023 include:Madrid-Seville: Over one million passengers, a 30.3% increase.Madrid-Malaga/Granada: Approximately one million passengers, a 25.8% year-on-year rise.M ... Read more

Fashion Week events, which have not escaped criticism, sustainable and slow fashion weeks have been popping up in cities across the globe, including Madrid (April), Stockholm (August) and London (September). Details of events can be found on the team’s Instagram or Facebook page. Tickets can ... Read more