Liam Aldous
For some, this week’s national holiday is a bright display of Spanish pride. For others, it’s something darker
There is a lot that you can infer about those sporting red-and-yellow bracelets today – but what is the strength of the political message that the accessory conveys?
Spain’s summer of protest is the political lifeline that could save Pedro Sánchez
After months of anger over immigration, housing and tourism, Spaniards are pushing these issues up the political agenda. Now, with a snap election looming, their concerns have become impossible to ignore.
Why entrepreneurs are flocking to A Coruña, Spain’s slow-living boomtown
With local and international businesses booming, the port city of A Coruña offers the best of all worlds, including a laid-back lifestyle for entrepreneurs looking to grow at their own pace.
This beautiful house in Menorca skillfully displays the art of hot-climate architecture
What are the makings of a perfect summer house or a year-round warm-weather retreat? We take a close look at Morella Vell’s clever design features.
Bigger isn’t always better: Seven small museums to see around the world
From Singapore to Mexico City, we share some of our favourite small art, culture and architecture museums.
Does Barcelona’s building bonanza bombard everyone’s wellbeing?
The clatter of cranes and major construction projects cuts through the atmosphere of Barcelona. But are we sacrificing today for a distant future?
The art of the amble: Exploring the social rituals of evening walks across Spain, Italy and Greece
A languid stroll is an enriching daily ritual in much of southern Europe. In Spain, Italy and Greece, it is an art form. We join the crowds to learn how it’s done.
Why does everyone want to be a member of Madrid’s Real Club de Campo Villa?
The distinguished multi-sport club in the Spanish capital boasts 35,000 members and an extensive waiting list. We head to the greens with its manager to find out what makes it worth it.
A day in the life of Ibiza’s Cala Llonga beach, one of Europe’s favourite suntraps
As third spaces go, a sandy stretch of shore takes some beating. We chart how this once-sleepy sliver of Spain became one of Europe’s chosen summer-holiday destinations.
From the Pope to Bad Bunny, ‘Madrileños’ have plenty to put their faith in this weekend
The Spanish capital is gearing up for a weekend to remember as an apostolic visit from the Pope coincides with Bad Bunny’s 10-concert residency.
