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.
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.
Both cheese and conquistadors are on the menu in Extremadura – tuck in to find out more!
In the heart of Aragón, lies a thermal spa town, enjoyed by visitors for over 2000 years.
The fishy tradition of Madrid’s Burial of the Sardine Procession.
Why is Málaga’s Guadalmedina river such an eyesore and what are the plans to make it more attractive for walkers and visitors.
A re-enactment of life in Iron Age and Roman Spain, in the Madrid suburb of Carabanchel that has a long and interesting history.
The celebration of Madrid’s patron Saint, San Isidro and the rare opportunity to see his preserved body.
The medieval town of La Alberca has a lot of history in its decorative doorways.
Introduction to the history blog Confused Heap of Facts.
The medieval town of Belmonte and its links with Cervantes’ Spanish literary classic: Don Quixote.