Spain - The Glass Magazine

Things to Do in Catalonia: The Ultimate Guide to Culture, Nature and Events

October 26, 2025

Catalonia is a stunning destination with a diverse landscape — from the peaks of the Pyrenees to the rugged coastline and the wetlands of the Ebro Delta. The region is home to medieval villages and impressive Roman and Greek ruins, as well as iconic archi...

Gran Marbella Resort & Beach Club Brings Riviera Energy to Andalusia

Adina Ilie

August 14, 2025

News, Spain, Travel

COME August, the sun-drenched shores of Playa del Real de Zaragoza will welcome a new jewel to Marbella’s coastline. Gran Marbella Resort & Beach Club, the latest addition to Iconic Luxury Hotels’ globe-spanning portfolio, places its toes in one of the re...

Glass checks in at The Ritz-Carlton Tenerife, Abama

Amanda Bernstein

July 7, 2025

Feature, Spain, Travel

TENERIFE, 200 miles off Morocco’s west coast and the most visited of the Canary Islands, is the largest and most populous isle in the Macaronesian archipelago. Boasting a year-round temperate climate, it is the ultimate destination for escaping the European l...

Glass discovers a sense of stillness at Fairmont La Hacienda

Adina Ilie

June 10, 2025

Europe, News, Spain, Travel

IT's 8 in the morning, and I’ve never been happier to see Heathrow Terminal 2. With my mind half in yesterday and desperately trying to switch it into the second half of my Friday, I board my flight to Gibraltar en route to Fairmont La Hacienda with no expect...

Glass reaches new heights at W Barcelona

Imogen Clark

May 12, 2025

Europe, Feature, Spain, Travel

THE FIRST time you catch a glimpse of the W Barcelona is from the air. Situated loud and proud at the new entrance of the port, the sail-shaped building, designed by world renowned architect Ricardo Bofill, reflects the surrounding waves of the Mediterranean ...

Glass finds calm in the heart of Madrid at Círculo Gran Via

Katie Felstead

April 21, 2025

Europe, Feature, Spain, Travel

IN THE heart of Madrid, Spain’s vibrant and captivating capital, sits Marriott’s Autograph Collection hotel, Círculo Gran Via. Housed in the historic Circle of Trade building and opened in 1924, this adult-only hotel is perfectly placed to explore, not on...

Too blessed to stress at BLESS Hotel Ibiza

Charlie Navin-Holder

July 5, 2024

Europe, News, Spain, Travel

BLESS HOTEL IBIZA has condensed its operating ethos into the phrase “hedonistic luxury”, an incongruous-buzzword-blend symptomatic of upscale hotels ‘with an edge.’ But this is Ibiza, an island at the centre of a tug of war between luxury and hedonism sin...

Valencia becomes the Mediterranean’s Green Capital 2024

Sean Sheehan

February 13, 2024

Europe, News, Spain, Travel

THE THIRD-largest city in Spain has always been green and now, officially, Valencia is Europe’s Green Capital 2024. The award, applauding cities for their environmental efforts, is recognition of what Valencia has achieved with its Green Routes and confirmati...

Glass takes in a weekend of sun, palaces, and Picasso in Málaga

Charlie Navin-Holder

July 24, 2023

Feature, Spain, Travel

ON Pomegranate Lane (Calle Granda), opposite Inglesia de Santiago church, sits Palacio Solecio - the 18th century former property of Italian playing card magnate, Felix Solecio. The exterior features what can only be described as an illustrated 2D facade (bri...

RoseBar at the Six Senses Ibiza welcomes Kim Pearson to their team of specialists

Ben Sanderson

July 18, 2023

News, Spain, Travel

THE WELLNESS and longevity clinic at the Six Senses Ibiza welcomes leading UK nutritionist Kim Pearson to their roster, bringing an arsenal of specialities and expertise for the promoted relaxation and health of guests. Led by Dr Mark Hyman, the RoseBar w...

Purple Summer announces a new property in Mallorca – introducing Villa Can Totxa

Joshua Hendren

May 24, 2023

News, Spain, Travel

THERE ARE places to which one yearns to return even after a single visit. And, the indelible portfolio of Purple Summer, a small, exclusive selection of the finest luxury villas, offers just that. Founded in 2021, the summer specialist is a pioneer in holiday...

Legendary rock ‘n’ roll hotel, Pikes Ibiza undergoes a refurbishment for the 2023 season

Felicity Carter

May 15, 2023

News, Spain, Travel

ICONIC hotel, Pikes Ibiza -- loved by Freddie Mercury, Grace Jones and George Michael, has undergone a makeover for 2023. A boutique hotel set in within the hills of northern Ibiza, Pikes is notorious for its rich heritage, high octane glamour and fun aplen...

Glass experiences timeless glamour at El Palace, Barcelona

Olga Petrusewicz

May 9, 2023

Feature, Spain, Travel

LOCATED in the former Ritz, El Palace continues to excite its guests with opulence and decadence. Every detail of the interior screams glamour and inevitably transports you back in time. From big chandeliers suspended above your heads to heavy velvet c...

Glass stays at the Savoy Palace – the ultimate family-friendly luxury hotel

Nicola Kavanagh

January 31, 2023

Feature, Spain, Travel

THERE CAN be few times that you ask a four-year-old what their favourite thing about a holiday was and they say ‘the hotel’, but this is precisely what my son said as we (with heavy hearts) said goodbye to Madeira, and I have to concur. The Savoy Palac...

Stylish new Maribel Hotel opens in Sierra Nevada

Sean Sheehan

December 13, 2022

News, Spain, Travel

OPENING IN time for this season’s skiing in Sierra Nevada, the highest and most southernmost ski resort in Spain, the renovated and newly designed Maribel Hotel should not pass unnoticed. It’s a stylish affair, with a show-stealing elliptical staircase plus a ...

Kloris teams up with Six Senses Spa at Puente Romano Beach Resort

Jamison Kent

February 1, 2022

Beauty, News, Spain, Travel

KLORIS is teaming up with Six Senses Spa to provide a dreamy spa experience for travellers who prioritise wellness and mindfulness. The premium CBD body and skincare brand, Kloris has designed new spa protocols with luxury hospitality and spa company Six Sense...

Glass samples bars, palaces and rooftop pools in Seville

Charlie Navin-Holder

October 31, 2019

Feature, Spain, Travel

IF ever a place was perfect for a long weekend, it’s Seville. It’s delightfully self-contained, consistently sunny, and has that unspeakable allure that always leaves you wanting one more day. For those able to eke out a few squares in their calendar, ...

Glass enjoys resort glamour at Hotel Camiral, Girona, Spain

Derby Jones

October 21, 2019

Europe, Feature, Spain, Travel

OCCUPYING the vast grounds of a golfing resort mecca whose award-winning courses are consistently voted the best in Spain, Hotel Camiral has established itself as a class act in its own right. The five-star property impresses so immensely with its co...

Glass relaxes in style at ME Ibiza Hotel

Rachel Spencer

April 3, 2019

Feature, Spain, Travel

The ME-Ibiza in Santa Eulària des Riu is located on the tranquil eastern coast of the island, set away from the party towns of both San Antonia and Playa D’en Bossa. The coastal breeze hits me as soon as I approach the property and on entering the swanky recep...

Gran Melia’s Palacio de Los Duques in Madrid

Ben Olsen

November 6, 2018

Europe, Feature, Spain, Travel

This winter marks a major celebration at one of the world’s finest art galleries. Madrid’s Museo del Prado first opened its doors on November 19, 1819, and in the 200 years since has established itself as a true cultural heavyweight. Occupying a grand location...

Glass does Wake Up Call at the W Barcelona

Katrina Mirpuri

October 9, 2018

Europe, Feature, Spain, Travel

THE idea of camping outdoors at a music festival isn’t everyone’s idea of fun. Often there’s long queues for the shower, unpleasant portable toilets and heaps of mud if the weather isn’t blessed by the sun gods. Luckily the festival scene has welcomed a new, m...