A dew-drop on the grid-iron plain: Laurie Lee in Madrid
Laurie Lee’s first visit to Madrid in 1935 captures a city that has changed in many ways, but retains an atmosphere he may well have recognised today.
Conquerors and Quesos: Tourism in Trujillo
Both cheese and conquistadors are on the menu in Extremadura – tuck in to find out more!
The Aguas of Aragón
In the heart of Aragón, lies a thermal spa town, enjoyed by visitors for over 2000 years.
Go Fish! The Burial of the Sardine
The fishy tradition of Madrid’s Burial of the Sardine Procession.
A Tale of Two Puertas
What links the Puerta de Alcalá in Madrid and the Puerta de Madrid in Alcalá?
Ein bisschen Berlin in a Barrio
Find out why there is a park dedicated to Berlin in a Madrid suburb.
Dos de Mayo: The Madrileñes Strike Back
The annual re-enactment of Madrid citizens’ defence against the French invasion of 1808.
Mogarraz: Portraits of a Pueblo
Find out about the 800 painted portraits that decorate the medieval Spanish village of Mogarraz, that have become a tourist attraction.
About Confused Heap of Facts
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Confused Heap of Facts is the creation of Clare Starkie, an English teacher and ex-museum curator now living in Madrid, Spain. Originally from Merseyside in the UK, Clare lived in Sheffield for over 20 years, first as a student of … Continued
Guided Tours of Madrid
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When I first moved to Madrid, I wanted to find out about the area I lived in and the nearby river. As it turned out, there were no guided tours in English at all, so I decided to write my … Continued