Small, privately-owned and very characterful with a delightful Colonial Spanish feel, the Ad Hoc Monumental is a classical 19th century building, located in a small street in the centre of Valencia, just 10 minutes’ walk from the cathedral. The 28 bedrooms are spacious and individually decorated (many with original beamed ceilings and tiled floors). No minibars, but room service available.
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Hotel Miró
Bilbao, Spain
superior
Opposite the Guggenheim, and just a few minutes’ walking distance to the bars and restaurants of Bilbao’s lively Old Town, this boutique hotel takes its name from fashion designer Antonio Miró, who has imbued the property with a contemporary style.
Short Break
Highly Recommended
Hospes Amerigo, Alicante
Valencia Coast, Spain
deluxe
Ideally located in the heart of the old town and a short walk to Postiguet beach. This elegant boutique hotel was formerly a Dominican Convent dating back to the 19th century.
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Highly Recommended
Hotel Londres y de Inglaterra
San Sebastian, Spain
superior
This famous old grand-dame of San Sebastian has been welcoming distinguished clients for over 150 years.
Short Break
Highly Recommended
METT Marbella Estepona
Marbella, Spain
deluxe
Situated midway between Estepona and Marbella, the METT hotel is a new addition to the Costa del Sol coastline.
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Highly Recommended
Grand Hotel Residencia
Gran Canaria, Spain
deluxe
The only member of the Leading Hotels of the World on the island, the Residencia is located at the southernmost point of the island, five minutes’ walk from the the Maspalomas Dunes and the wide sandy beach.
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Highly Recommended
Parador de La Palma
La Palma, Spain
The Parador de La Palma is conveniently located just 10 minutes’ drive from the airport and the capital Santa Cruz de La Palma.
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Ocean Drive Madrid
Madrid, Spain
superior
A stylish modern hotel located opposite the Royal Opera House in the heart of Madrid, Ocean Drive is perfectly-placed for exploring the nearby Royal Palace, Plaza Mayor and the Mercado San Miguel food market.
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Gran Hotel Taoro
Tenerife, Spain
One of Spain's oldest luxury hotels, having welcomed guests since its inauguration in 1890, this property reopens in early 2026 following a full restoration.
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Santa Catalina, Royal Hideaway Hotel
Gran Canaria, Spain
deluxe
In Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, just 15 minutes north of the airport, this opulent grand hotel is located in a garden suburb between the old Vegueta quarter and the sandy beach of Las Canteras.
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Lasala Plaza
San Sebastian, Spain
superior
A new opening in 2018 in a characterful seafront palace dating back 100 years, Lasala Plaza blends traditional surroundings with modern style.
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Extremadura
Trujillo, Cáceres, Mérida
Traverse one of Spain’s most undiscovered regions and stay in three atmospheric and historic Paradors. Extremadura is a vast province with an ancient history, but it is home to only 2% of the Spanish population, and inhabited instead by among Europe’s richest concentrations of birds-of-prey.
6 nights from £1,294 per person
What's Included
Tailor-made Holiday
Bilbao and San Sebastian
Bilbao, San Sebastian
I am a huge fan of this still relatively undiscovered part of Spain and these two cities will enable you to obtain a wonderful overview of the Basque region. There are plenty of places to visit and things to do – I – have put toge...
7 night price available on request
What's Included
Tailor-made Holiday
Northern Spain: Bilbao, Pamplona & La Rioja
Bilbao, Pamplona, La Rioja
Discover ‘Green Spain’ with this tailor-made tour of the north, traversing the Basque Country and La Rioja. Begin in Bilbao, where Frank Gehry’s iconic building for the Guggenheim Collection has helped to transform a former indust...
7 night price from £2,149 per person
What's Included
Tailor-made Holiday
The Kingdom of Aragon
Aragon
Crossing the plains of La Mancha and the mountains of Aragon between Madrid and Barcelona, this route passes through windmill-dotted ‘Don Quixote’ country.
6 nights from £1,080 per person
What's Included
Tailor-made Holiday
An Andalucian Trilogy
Seville, Cordoba, Granada
Located in the deep south of Spain, Andalucia is a region of contrasts. Ancient cities showcase iconic Moorish design in the shape of lavish palaces and mosques which display the legacy of centuries of Islamic domination.
7 night price from £1,846 pp low season, £2,420 pp high season
What's Included
Tailor-made Holiday
Madrid, Segovia & Salamanca
Madrid, Segovia, Salamanca
The political, cultural and historic heart of Spain, the Castille region surrounds the capital and includes some of the country’s most fascinating small towns and cities.
7 night price from £1,359 per person
What's Included
Tailor-made Holiday
La Gomera & Tenerife
Tenerife, La Gomera
To discover the enormous diversity of the islands, the best way to visit is with a tailor-made holiday combining the lunar landscapes and spectacular star-gazing on Mount Teide, with sea views and lush gardens on the north coast o...
10 night price from £2,095 per person
What's Included
Cultural Tours & Music Holidays
The Spectator Club Tour to Rioja
La Rioja
A superb wine tour through Rioja with The Spectator Club, to discover some of Spain’s greatest vineyards and enjoy the legendary hospitality of the bodegas.
Cultural Tours & Music Holidays
La Gomera and Tenerife: Spring Flowers and Exotic Gardens
La Gomera, Tenerife
Spring comes early to the volcanic islands of La Gomera and its neighbour Tenerife, and warm, sunny days are to be expected – if not guaranteed.
6 nights price from £2968 per person
Departs: 3 Mar 2027
What's Included
Cultural Tours & Music Holidays
Andalucia: Seville & Granada
Seville, Granada
Our tour takes in three of Andalucia’s great Moorish cities – Seville, Córdoba and Granada, each one with its own very distinctive characteristics and atmosphere. The grandeur of Seville is represented by its awe-inspiring cathedral and great Alcázar.
7 nights price from £3649 per person
Departs: 14 Nov 2026, 16 Mar 2027, 9 Nov 2027
What's Included
Cultural Tours & Music Holidays
Jerez: The Home of Sherry
Jerez
The fortified wines known to the British as sherry, are produced in a triangular area of Andalucía, between Jerez de la Frontera, Sanlúcar de Barrameda, and El Puerto de Santa María.
4 nights price from £2767 per person
Departs: 10 Nov 2026
What's Included
Cultural Tours & Music Holidays
Cuisine of Extremadura
Spanish chef and culinary expert Omar Allibhoy will guide our new itinerary through the heart of one of Spain’s least-visited regions: the historic plains and ancient cities of Extremadura.
5 nights price from £2958 per person
Departs: 19 Oct 2027
What's Included
Cultural Tours & Music Holidays
The Kirker Music Festival in Tenerife
Tenerife
Escape from the rigours of the British winter for a week of music-making in the subtropical Canary Islands. We return to Tenerife for our exclusive festival, staying at the splendid 5* Hotel Botanico surrounded by lush gardens in Puerto de la Cruz.
7 nights price from £4389 per person
Departs: 23 Jan 2027
What's Included
Cultural Tours & Music Holidays
La Palma & Tenerife: Astronomy and Volcanoes
Tenerife
Visit an array of telescopes and take part in expert-led stargazing at Europe's most important astronomy sites in La Palma and Tenerife. Accompanied by New Scientist Astronomer Martin Griffiths, you will also visit rare sub-tropical rainforests, volcanoes and ancient cave petroglyphs.
7 nights price from £3576 per person
Departs: 3 Dec 2026
What's Included
Cultural Tours & Music Holidays
Tenerife - The Nature & History of a Volcanic Island
Tenerife
Tenerife, the largest island in the Canaries archipelago, is a volcanic island with an unspoilt and dramatic interior and a beautiful coastline. Perfectly preserved villages with colourful painted houses, pretty squares and churches, lush subtropical gardens and dramatic mountain drives, all add up to a relaxing and fulfilling week in a temperate climate.
What's Included
Cultural Tours & Music Holidays
Avila, Salamanca & Historic Castile
Our tour to the province of Castile will include visits to Zamora and Segovia as well as Salamanca and Ávila, home to the best preserved mediaeval city walls in Spain.
What's Included
Cultural Tours & Music Holidays
Wines & History of La Rioja & Castile
La Rioja
A superb wine tour through Rioja and Old Castile to discover some of Spain’s greatest vineyards and enjoy the legendary hospitality of the bodegas, as well as exploring the fascinating history of this region in the cultural heart of Spain.
What's Included
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