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The Madrid region continues to face the greatest pressure, with 21% of hospital beds occupied by Covid-19 patients, compared to the national average of 8.6%

Fatalities reach 5,704 but the real figure could be higher as untested victims are not being counted, study finds

Health officials say the material was bought from a Chinese company that met EU criteria, but China says the manufacturer did not have an official license to sell its products

Overburdened hospitals, a shortage of protective gear and testing kits that never arrive. The pandemic is reaching its peak without enough resources or a real picture of the true spread of the disease

Officials admit the worst is yet to come as Spain exceeds 1,000 deaths and field hospitals start going up across the country

A local initiative by women who stitch shoes at home has already produced 5,000 units, and the idea has caught on across the country

Medical associations warned weeks ago that more resources were needed to diagnose cases of Covid-19, a process that has proven to help curb the number of infections in countries such as South Korea

Summit the highest peak in the Spanish peninsula, wander through labyrinthine streets, and sample traditional food on a visit to the picturesque villages of Bubión, Capileira and Pampaneira

Desperate to escape the heat? Try the Valle del Roncal in Navarre, the highlands of Cuenca or villages in Cáceres and Huesca

Explore some of the most colorful and exciting corners of Spain’s top tourism fair

From the triple enclosure of Monasterio de Santa María de Poblet to the dodecagonal floor nave of La Iglesia de la Vera Cruz, here is a selection of essential visits

From Navarre and Málaga, to Soria and Burgos, you’ll find a wealth of walking ideas here – perfect to burn off some of that seasonal indulgence

In places like the eerie deserts of Aragón or fairytale-like forests in La Gomera, you would be forgiven for thinking you had taken a trip into outer space

Enjoy panoramic views of stunning landscapes from one of these picturesque, ‘selfie’-friendly spots

Take a look at our action-packed guide to the holidays complete with tulips, zombies and water slides

From Vigo to Seville, here are some spectacular vantage points in nine Spanish cities

From the back roads of La Mancha to the splendor of the Pyrenees, the country is a bike lovers’ paradise

From Teruel to Avila, we suggest three scenic routes for a weekend break of nature and stargazing

When the weather gets cooler, Spain’s forests explode in a display of reds and yellows

Spain is increasingly embracing a tradition once viewed suspiciously as a foreign import

From hearty stews to refreshing soups, here is what to look for and where to eat it

From the icy waters of the Cíes Islands to the so-called "cold triangle" in Teruel, here are Spanish towns where you might need a jacket in the heat of August