Diego Velázquez is widely regarded as one of the greatest painters in Western art history. A leading figure of Spain’s Siglo de Oro, he was the chief court painter to King Philip IV and an innovator in portraiture, realism and perspective. His ability to capture human presence with striking naturalism …
The city of Toledo is where history meets art. It was in Toledo that El Greco created some of the most iconic masterpieces of the Spanish Renaissance. The artistic genius of Doménikos Theotokópoulos, known as El Greco, flourished in this ancient city, blending spirituality with an avant-garde style that continues …
Spain stands as a cornerstone of Western art history, offering an extraordinary legacy that spans from prehistoric cave paintings to 20th-century avant-garde movements. The Iberian peninsula’s complex cultural heritage – shaped by Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, North Africans and Visigoths – has produced an artistic tradition of remarkable diversity and depth. …
Toledo was the former capital of medieval Spain until 1560 and to this day remains one of the country’s greatest cities where the Jewish, Moorish and Christian cultures once lived together in relative harmony. The city lies just 70km south-west of the capital and a Madrid to Toledo day trip …
Standing atop a rocky crag just 92 kilometres north-west of Madrid lies Segovia, a treasure trove of Spanish history which remains remarkably preserved despite the passage of centuries. This UNESCO World Heritage gem may be home to only 50,000 people, but it punches well above its weight in cultural significance …
Ernest Hemingway’s relationship with Spain stands as one of the most profound and enduring cultural partnerships in 20th-century literature. From his first visit in the 1920s until the final years of his life, Spain served as both muse and laboratory for his artistic development, political awakening and personal philosophy. ‘Hemingway …
Oviedo’s origins date to 761 CE, when two monks established a monastery that would become the nucleus of the future city. As the capital of the Kingdom of Asturias during the early stages of the Christian Reconquista, Oviedo developed into a crucial religious and political centre, leaving an extraordinary architectural …
Situated 35km south-west of Barcelona, Sitges is a lively coastal town where Modernist architecture, golden beaches and avant-garde art converge. Renowned for its bohemian spirit, it has retained its authentic Catalan charm whilst embracing its status as Spain’s premier LGBTQ+ holiday destination. For those seeking the best things to do …
For travellers exploring Spain, buses provide an essential and often underrated mode of transport. whilst Spain’s high-speed rail network is world-class, bus services fill the gaps, offering affordable and efficient travel to destinations that trains do not reach. From long-distance intercity routes to rural connections and urban networks, bus travel …