Spain's Summer Travel Hotspots: Costa Brava, Peñíscola, Aneto and Murcia

Several Spanish destinations are promoting alternative routes and attractions for summer visitors. In Catalonia, fire‑risk alerts have closed parts of the Serra de Montsant, prompting hikers to use the daily Pla Alfa map to choose safe itineraries. The Costa Brava offers six blue‑flag beaches, including Torre Valentina, Fenals, S'Abanell, La Fosca and others, all reachable by public transport from Girona.

The historic seaside town of Peñíscola highlights eight must‑see sites such as the Papa Luna Castle, the old town and the natural Bufador, plus its long Playa Norte and nearby coves of the Sierra de Irta. In the Pyrenees, the Aneto summit – Spain’s highest peak – features a rapidly melting glacier, with detailed guidance on the ascent, refuges and navigation hazards.

Barcelona’s former Mascaró Castle, a 19th‑century neo‑medieval building in the Guinardó district, reflects the era’s romantic fascination with medieval architecture and the legacy of customs officer Francesc Mascaró. Finally, Murcia, an inland city, is noted for its baroque cathedral, the Real Casino de Murcia, vibrant tapas squares and local dishes such as zarangollo and caldero, making it an appealing weekend getaway.