Liam Aldous
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.
Ibiza is hoping to capitalise on Dubai’s affluent tourist exodus – but it would do well to remember its roots
As Ibiza continues to push for premium tourism and ultra-luxury hospitality, it risks losing the bohemian spirit and heritage charm that put it on the map.
Travel across L’Empordà, Spain – a coastline of storied hotels, seafront tables and surrealist heritage
Nestled between the Pyrenees and the Med, the Catalan region pioneered high-end Spanish tourism in the 1930s – and its classic sense of glamour remains undimmed.
Five tables to book this spring – from Paris’s latest Korean opening to a late-night cocktail spot in Hong Kong
This month’s round-up of top-tier restaurants, foodie havens and kitchen innovations features imaginative chefs bringing something new to the table, as well as those taking a fresh approach to their gastronomic heritage.
Inside Club Metrópolis, a heritage landmark-turned-boutique hotel and gastronomic hub
Madrid’s Metropolis Building was set to be turned into office space – until Marta Seco and Sandro Silva stepped in. It is now reimagined as hospitality destination, featuring seven restaurants and a members’ club.
Wherever next? Four beautiful hotels that should be on your radar
Whether breathing new life into a run-down building or starting afresh, a cannily run hotel can help to boost a community, as well as those running it. Here are four that have caught our…
Revival or ruin? The controversial €65m makeover of Madrid’s Torres de Colón
Once a defining part of the Spanish capital’s skyline, the renovated Torres de Colón has lost much of its eccentric charm. A reminder that ‘architecture doesn’t have to appeal to everyone’.
How a rising generation of North Africans are awarding Tangier new life
The bustling Moroccan city has long stood at the crossroads of cultures but now a new generation of entrepreneurs and creatives is asserting a fresh homegrown identity.
Get the word out: Barcelona is back. But where has it been?
How do you measure a city’s mood? Lately, in Barcelona – arguably one of Spain’s most emotional metropolises – there is much chatter about the city being “Back!” Bold pronouncements such as these prompt…
The rise of Rolser: How Spain’s iconic trolley brand is rolling into international hearts
Rolser has been manufacturing finely tuned, beautifully made personal shopping trolleys for almost 60 years. Just like its bags on wheels, the company is always on the move, innovating in design, technology and materials.
