With our move just 30 days away, I've found myself diving deeper and deeper into research, spanning everything from Reddit rabbit holes to the forums, and of course, indulging in some of our favorite TV shows and YouTube videos about Spain. We've been soaking in every detail, and I thought, "Why not share this with you?" So, here’s something I wish we had when we started our journey—a comprehensive guide to the best travel TV shows, YouTube channels, and Documentaries featuring Spain.
FIRST AND FOREMOST... Our Channel!!
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Travel TV Shows Featuring Spain
Rick Steves' Europe
Season 8, Episode 1: "Andalucia, Gibraltar, and Tangier"
Season 6, Episode 8: "Barcelona and Catalunya"
Season 6, Episode 9: "Spain's Rioja, Toledo, and Salamanca"
Season 6, Episode 10: "Andalucia: The Best of Southern Spain"
Season 5, Episode 10: "Granada, Córdoba, and Spain's Costa del Sol"
Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown
Season 7, Episode 3: "San Sebastian"
Season 2, Episode 1: "Spain: Asturias"
Season 3, Episode 7: "Spain: Andalusia"
No Reservations (Anthony Bourdain)
Season 2, Episode 9: "Spain"
Season 5, Episode 1: "Spain: Disappearing Europe"
Season 7, Episode 7: "Madrid"
Somebody Feed Phil
Season 2, Episode 2: "Madrid"
Season 4, Episode 1: "San Sebastian"
Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted
Season 2, Episode 6: "Spain's Basque Country"
Departures
Season 2, Episode 8: "Spain"
Long Way Round
Season 1, Episodes 2-3: (Their journey through Europe includes Spain)
Travel Man: 48 Hours in...
Season 4, Episode 3: "Barcelona"
Season 9, Episode 3: "Seville"
Street Food (Netflix)
Season 2, Episode 3: "Barcelona"
Dark Tourist
Season 1, Episode 4: "Running with the Bulls in Pamplona"
An Idiot Abroad
Season 1, Episode 3: "Running with the Bulls"
Jack Whitehall: Travels with My Father
Season 5, Episode 2: "Spain"
The Wine Show
Season 1, Episode 8: "Spain" (Exploring Spanish wine regions)
Luke Nguyen's Spain
Entire Series: A culinary journey across Spain
Joanna Lumley’s Hidden Caribbean
Episode 1: Canary Islands
Expedition Unknown (Josh Gates)
Season 2, Episode 4: "The Real El Dorado"
Globe Trekker
Season 6, Episode 8: "Southern Spain"
Season 6, Episode 9: "Northern Spain"
Season 9, Episode 1: "Madrid City Guide"
Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy
Special Episode: "Spain" (Andalusia and food culture)
The Trip
Season 4: "The Trip to Spain" (Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon embark on a culinary road trip across Spain)
Taste the Nation (Padma Lakshmi)
Season 2, Episode 3: "Spain" (Exploring Spanish food and its influence)
Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern
Season 7, Episode 5: "Northern Spain"
Season 5, Episode 8: "Madrid"
Season 3, Episode 12: "Andalucia"
Andrew Zimmern’s Delicious Destinations
Season 6, Episode 7: "Madrid"
Season 2, Episode 8: "Barcelona"
A Cook’s Tour (Anthony Bourdain)
Season 1, Episode 17: "The San Sebastian"
David Rocco's Dolce Vita
Season 6, Episode 6: "Barcelona" (Exploring Catalan cuisine)
Michael Palin's New Europe
Season 1, Episode 5: "Basque Country"
Places to Love (Samantha Brown)
Season 2, Episode 6: "Madrid"
Season 1, Episode 9: "Seville"
James May: Our Man in Europe
Season 1, Episode 3: "Spain"
Chef's Table
Season 5, Episode 2: "Albert Adrià" (Famous Spanish chef from Barcelona)
Extreme Hotels
Season 2, Episode 4: "Spain"
EasyJet: Inside the Cockpit
Season 2, Episode 2: "Spain Routes"
Marbella Mansions
Season 1, Episode 1: Luxury properties in Marbella, Spain
House Hunters International
Season 26, Episode 5: "Chasing Dreams in Spain"
Season 35, Episode 1: "Escape to Barcelona"
Season 42, Episode 10: "Going Solo in Valencia"
Homes by the Med
Season 2, Episode 3: "Spain"
A Place in the Sun
Various episodes featuring property hunting across Spain, including Costa Blanca and Costa del Sol.
Grand Designs
Season 19, Episode 7: "Spain" (Building a home in Spain)
World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys
Season 3, Episode 2: "Spain: Barcelona to Mallorca"
Mediterranean with Simon Reeve
Episode 3: Simon Reeve travels through the Spanish Mediterranean.
Escape to the Continent
Season 1, Episode 2: "Costa del Sol, Spain"
Ben Fogle: New Lives in the Wild
Season 5, Episode 3: Ben meets expats living off-grid in rural Spain.
Travel Thru History
Season 2, Episode 5: "Madrid, Spain"
Taste of the Country
Season 3, Episode 1: "Spain" (Rural Spanish culinary experiences)
The Hairy Bikers' Mediterranean Adventure
Season 1, Episode 3: "Spain" (Spanish cuisine along the coast)
Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby
Season 2, Episode 2: "Bilbao, Spain"
World’s Greatest Palaces
Season 1, Episode 5: "The Royal Palace of Madrid"
Mediterranean Life
Season 2, Episode 6: "A New Beginning in Alicante, Spain"
Living Big Sky
Season 1, Episode 9: "Moving to Spain"
The Real Marigold on Tour
Season 2, Episode 4: "Spain"
Wild France with Ray Mears
Season 2, Episode 1: "Pyrenees (Spain and France)"
Extreme Treks
Season 1, Episode 5: "Spain: Trekking in the Picos de Europa"
Treks in a Wild World
Season 3, Episode 12: "Camino de Santiago, Spain"
Down to Earth with Zac Efron (this is our second favourite travel show)
Season 1, Episode 3: "Spain" (Wellness and sustainability in Madrid)
The World's Most Amazing Vacation Rentals (this is our absolute favourite travel show)
Season 1, Episode 6: "Eco-Friendly Getaways" (Luxury vacation rental in Spain)
Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy
Season 2 (2023): Special episode exploring Mediterranean influences in Spain.
YouTube Channels Featuring Spain
Under el Spanish Sun
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Kara and Nate
Multiple episodes covering cities like Barcelona, Seville, and Madrid.
Highlights: "Top 10 Things to Do in Barcelona," "Exploring Seville’s Flamenco Culture."
Samuel and Audrey - Travel and Food Videos
Detailed city guides with episodes featuring Madrid, Granada, and the Canary Islands.
Highlights: "48 Hours in Granada," "Madrid Food Tour."
Flying the Nest
Road trips through Southern Spain with stops in Ronda, Seville, and Granada.
Highlights: "Epic Spain Road Trip Itinerary," "Top Hidden Gems in Spain."
The Endless Adventure
Explores lesser-known parts of Spain like Galicia and Basque Country.
Highlights: "Discovering Spain’s Hidden Foodie Paradise," "Northern Spain Road Trip."
Lost LeBlanc
Focuses on luxury travel, providing detailed itineraries for upscale experiences in places like Barcelona, Ibiza, and Costa Brava.
Highlights: "How to Travel Spain Like a Millionaire," "Barcelona Travel Guide 2022."
Dabble and Travel
A British couple focusing on budget travel, exploring various Spanish cities such as Andalusia and Catalonia.
Highlights: "Budget Guide to Barcelona," "Seville on a Budget."
Travel Beans
This channel specializes in road trips and van life, with episodes dedicated to rural and coastal Spain.
Highlights: "Best Coastal Road Trip in Spain," "Van Life in Southern Spain."
Gabriel Traveler
Offers solo travel vlogs with a focus on local experiences, budget tips, and off-the-beaten-path adventures across Spain.
Highlights: "Exploring Madrid on a Budget," "How to Travel Spain Cheap."
Hey Nadine
Provides travel guides focusing on top attractions, itineraries, and food recommendations in cities like Madrid and Barcelona.
Highlights: "Top 10 Things to Do in Barcelona," "Best Things to Do in Madrid."
Topjaw
Known for fast-paced, short travel guides, with episodes on Spanish cities like Barcelona and Seville.
Highlights: "48 Hours in Barcelona," "Seville in 48 Hours."
PsychoTraveller
A budget-focused travel channel that offers advice on backpacking and budget-friendly ways to explore Spain.
Highlights: "Ultimate Guide to Backpacking Spain," "How to Travel Spain on a Shoestring."
Wild We Roam
A couple living van life, traveling through Spain and exploring remote, off-the-beaten-path spots.
Highlights: "Van Life Adventures in Spain," "Exploring Spain’s Natural Beauty."
Mark Wiens
Focuses on food, offering extensive coverage of Spanish cuisine, from street food to Michelin-star restaurants.
Highlights: "Ultimate Tapas Tour of Madrid," "Eating Paella in Valencia."
Sorelle Amore
A luxury travel vlogger showcasing unique properties and upscale experiences across Spain.
Highlights: "Luxury Villa in Spain," "How to Travel Spain in Style."
Amelia and JP
A couple discussing the process of retiring in Spain, with tips on visas, cost of living, and the best places for expats.
Highlights: "Why We Chose Spain for Retirement," "Cost of Living for Expats in Spain."
Expats Everywhere
Offering detailed guides on expat life in Spain, including moving tips and city guides for Madrid, Valencia, and Málaga.
Highlights: "Best Cities for Expats in Spain," "How to Move to Spain in 2023."
The Vagabrothers
A cultural deep dive into Spain, focusing on local traditions, festivals, and hidden gems.
Highlights: "The Real Spain You Haven’t Seen," "Best Spanish Festivals."
World Towning
A family vlog exploring long-term travel in Spain, with a focus on homeschooling and local cultural experiences.
Highlights: "Living in Spain for a Year," "Spanish School System for Expats."
Documentaries about Spain
Spain: A Culinary Road Trip
A journey through Spain’s diverse culinary regions, including Basque Country, Catalonia, and Andalucía.
Spain in a Day
A documentary capturing 24 hours in the lives of Spanish citizens.
Spain: The Land of 1000 Wines
Exploring Spain's famous wine regions, such as Rioja and Priorat.
The Spirit of Spain
A cultural deep dive into Spain’s history and traditions, from flamenco to bullfighting.
The Camino: A Journey of the Spirit
Follows pilgrims walking the Camino de Santiago, detailing their personal journeys.
Al-Andalus: The Legacy of the Moors
Explores the Islamic influence on Southern Spain and its architectural wonders.
When the Moors Ruled in Europe
A historical documentary on Moorish rule in Spain and its cultural impact.
Flamenco, Flamenco
A vibrant journey through the world of flamenco dancing in Spain.
The Olive Route
Chronicles the significance of olives and olive oil production across Spain.
Living in La Alpujarra
A focus on the unique rural life in the Alpujarra mountains of Southern Spain.
These shows, YouTube channels, and documentaries have been invaluable in preparing us for our upcoming adventure, giving us a richer understanding of the culture, food, and landscapes awaiting us. Hopefully, they’ll provide you with the same excitement and inspiration for your own travels through Spain!
Adios!
Jasmine & Andrew
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