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?
Dos de Mayo: The Madrileñes Strike Back
The annual re-enactment of Madrid citizens’ defence against the French invasion of 1808.
Málaga: A (sort of) river runs through it
Why is Málaga’s Guadalmedina river such an eyesore and what are the plans to make it more attractive for walkers and visitors.
The Countess, the castle and the colonia.
What links a medieval castle in a small Spanish town and a modern housing estate in Madrid? It’s Eugenia de Montijo; the last Empress of France.
History Lives in Carabanchel
A re-enactment of life in Iron Age and Roman Spain, in the Madrid suburb of Carabanchel that has a long and interesting history.
Seeing San Isidro
The celebration of Madrid’s patron Saint, San Isidro and the rare opportunity to see his preserved body.