Most people’s knowledge of Pamplona begins and ends with those eight minutes of chaos each July when bulls and runners tear through cobbled streets. Which is a shame, because there’s considerably more to this elegant Navarrese capital than its famous encierro. The city sits at the foot of the Pyrenees …
Spain has long suffered from typecasting. To many Britons, it represents little more than package holidays, crowded beaches and the relentless July-August tourist crush along the Mediterranean coast. This reductive view does a profound disservice to one of Europe’s most culturally rich and geographically diverse nations. The reality is that …
Santiago de Compostela does something rather unusual for a city built around medieval pilgrimage – it hasn’t frozen itself as heritage display. Yes, the cathedral dominates physically and historically, and yes, the pilgrim infrastructure remains central to how the city functions. But Santiago’s also got 20,000 university students creating proper …
I’ve been visiting Córdoba since the early ’90s, and honestly, people who allocate just one day here are missing the point entirely. The Mezquita is obviously the headline attraction – that forest of red-and-white arches genuinely lives up to its reputation and justifies the journey alone. But Córdoba rewards proper …
When the Guggenheim Museum opened in Bilbao in October 1997, urban planners and economists worldwide were watching. Would spending €100 million on a contemporary art museum really reverse decades of industrial decline? Could a single building catalyse comprehensive economic regeneration? Nearly three decades later, the answer is unambiguously yes – …
Salvador Dalí was one of the most enigmatic and influential artists of the 20th century, renowned for his striking surrealist imagery and eccentric personality. His paintings, sculptures and writings explored the depths of the subconscious, often featuring dreamlike landscapes, melting clocks and bizarre creatures. Dalí’s unique artistic vision and ability …
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 …
Spain has one of the most extensive domestic flight networks in Europe, connecting its major cities, remote islands and coastal regions efficiently. Whilst high-speed trains dominate many popular routes, flying remains the fastest option for longer distances – particularly between mainland Spain and the Balearic or Canary Islands. Domestic flights …
Spain’s railway network is one of the most efficient, comfortable and extensive in Europe, offering an excellent way to explore the country. Whether travelling at high speed between major cities or taking a scenic regional train through picturesque landscapes, the Spanish rail system provides a reliable alternative to road travel. …