Ben Roberts
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. Now reimagined as hospitality destination, featuring seven restaurants and a members’ club.
Grab a seat at Trovo, Madrid’s chair specialist sitting pretty
After more than two decades in the antiques and restoration industries, Lola Feijóo has opened a shop devoted entirely to seating.
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.
Meet the daredevil stunt performers helping Europe’s film-making industry reach new extremes
As Spain bolsters its reputation as Europe’s top film-making hub, an academy near Barcelona is training the next generation of stunt talent in delivering on-screen action.
Forum Marbella, the luxury shopping destination redefining the resort region’s lifestyle experience
Amid the buzzy bars and nightclubs of the Costa del Sol is a chic new shopping mall catering to locals and visitors seeking fun while the sun still shines.
Monocle’s Quality of Life Survey 2025: The 10 most liveable cities in the world
We present our 18th annual Quality of Life survey: a ranking of the world’s municipalities according to what they do better than anyone else, be it health, safety, housing or nightlife.
Meet the team behind The Marbella Club, the Costa del Sol’s most illustrious hotel
Standards of service and staff retention intertwine to expertly meet guests’ needs.
The ultimate roadtrip across northern Galicia, Spain
Once known to Romans as the ‘end of the world’, secluded inns and superior seafood now make Spain’s northwestern corner the beginning of an extraordinary escape.
Andalusia’s aerospace industry is providing a clear runway to major players in aviation
The sky above Seville is becoming home to firms making everything from drones to space technology.
