Macarella is an idyllic cove with fine, white sand, where the sea is a calm pool of turquoise water. Sheltered by hills covered in pine trees and holm oaks, it is often warm enough to sunbathe, even ...

Reporting from Menorca — A vacation requiring long treks leading to lots of people was not what we had planned. Hidden beaches backed by limestone cliffs, temperate waters and an under-the-radar ...

Of Spain's Balearic Islands, Mallorca may be the most well-known, but travelers would be remiss not to consider all that the neighboring island of Menorca has to offer. Old towns and tasty food paired ...

Cala Macarella of the island Menorca. The “smaller island” has a perfect mix of laid-back vibes and high-energy enetertainment. Artyart Shutterstock If you want to switch out the wildness of Ibiza for ...

It is not every day you see a man walking around a cathedral square with a smile on his face and a full-grown sheep on his shoulders. Sinister-looking black-clad riders dance stallions on their hind ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Annie Bennett specialises in writing about Spain and is usually mooching around the country searching for the perfect tapas bar. Staying in dozens of hotels every year makes her very picky when it ...