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If I can make it Mallorca, why go anywhere else?
Mallorca might be an idyllic magnet for holidaymakers but not everyone here wants to make their money from tourism. The island is home to manufacturers, makers and artists determined to create vibrant businesses and…
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.
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’.
Spain 2026 forecast: You may not agree with Pedro Sánchez but his country continues to take a refreshing stance
One of the things that I get to do as Monocle’s Europe editor at large is compile a mental compendium of how nations on the vieux continent are performing against one another – the…
On the grapevine
Wine is the star attraction at Abadía Retuerta, a tranquil escape in Spain’s Ribera del Duero that, its CEO tells us, aims to provide a ‘wow’ every five minutes.
Design
The practice revitalising a Taiwanese waterfront, an impressive new concrete bridge in Aarau and creative takeaways from Mallorca.
Better nature
Experience Mallorca’s natural beauty at Es Racó d’Artà, a farm estate where the landscape, local produce, hills, and pools offer a relaxing experience.
Front and centre
Most city buildings reveal only one ornate façade, but Barcelona’s La Carbonería stands apart with four richly adorned façades, each featuring arching windows and striking balustrades that showcase its dramatic architectural flair.
