Liam Aldous
In the picture
The future of Spain’s Prado Museum lies in the hands of Miguel Falomir – and his formidable team.
Campus of creativity
“Fostering independent thinking” is a key phrase in modern education but it’s not easy to do. We visit Madrid’s Colegio Estudio to meet its enlightened teachers and alumni.
Repeat after me
An inspiring school with high ideals created a space in which its pupils could foster their own creativity. No wonder so many of its alumni have become designers.
Civil service
It’s a valued institution but its reputation has been under fire: Monocle explores the complex role of the Guardia Civil.
Business
Venezuelans in Madrid, the future of duty-free shopping and a spinning start-up in Mexico.
Tall stories
Are you sitting comfortably? It’s time for Monocle’s annual property survey, where we start with five distinguished developments.
Crunch time
Easter and Christmas may be the time for sugary treats but one Spanish town has hit a year-round sweet spot.
Happy returns
The directors of the Conde Duque Cultural Centre are among a wave of creatives returning to Madrid. They show us the city – and beyond.
Destinations
Breathtaking nearby mountains and an enviable lack of rain are just two of the things to recommend the handsome city of Ueda.
The good life
From communal evening strolls to languorous lunches with family and friends, Madrileños seem to hold the key to a long and happy life in Europe's capital.
