Victor Garrido
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.
Monocle’s Quality of Life survey 2023: The world’s most liveable cities
This year’s survey of the best places to enjoy all that life offers finds a world grappling with new urban challenges.
Local heroes
Independent shops from Hong Kong to Madrid prove that knowing customers by name and fostering genuine community connections remains the foundation of thriving neighbourhood businesses.
Standing tall
The Spanish city’s first residential high-rise signalled that Valencia was on the up. Six decades later, it remains a status symbol.
Purchasing power: Part 2
Japanese developer Sekisui House transformed Brisbane's West End with independent retailers and abundant green space, creating a thriving mixed-use community that attracts 26,000 daily visitors.
Purchasing power: Part 1
We celebrate the world of physical retail by visiting the pioneering boutiques, revitalised high streets and customer-facing vendors elevating the in-store experience.
Table talk
The Spanish food scene has the right mix of old-world charm and innovation. Here we offer culinary institutions and those with future classic potential, from smart Madrid bars to laid-back Seville bistros.
Artistic intake
From a sculpture park to record shops, these are the cultural hotspots to hit this summer.
The Monocle Design Awards 2022
From the smartest greenhouses to the prettiest glassware, the Monocle Design Awards celebrate the most pleasing projects that bring our homes and cities to life.
Talking shops
As shoppers return to high streets, what can they expect to find? We take the pulse of the world’s retailers.
