Eva Longoria: Searching for Spain turns personal this week as the CNN travel series heads to Marbella, airing Sunday, June 29 at 9:00 PM ET. The episode brings viewers into Longoria’s private world, far from red carpets and studio sets.
Marbella isn’t just another stop on the map. It’s where Longoria has built a second home and spends much of her downtime. The episode leans into that, opening the doors to a side of the actor rarely seen on screen. Surrounded by friends and family, Longoria trades press junkets for plates of pulpo and paella, spotlighting the city’s coastal cuisine in the process.
The setting is indulgent but grounded. There’s no stagecraft here. Just real food, real people, and a city that means something to its host. Longoria’s connection to Spain runs deep, and Marbella lets her settle into that intimacy without the burden of narration. The cameras catch candid moments: a toast at a local table, a stroll through backstreets she knows well, a laugh shared over seafood.
This is the stretch of the series where the tone changes. Earlier episodes offered sweeping looks at regions like Asturias and Valencia. Marbella brings the lens closer. It’s less about tourism and more about identity. The food still leads, but now it’s shaped by Longoria’s own experience.
