‘Fab Five tips’ from Alejandro Vergara, a curator at the Prado Museum
May has brought optimism to Spain. The end of the State of Alarm, and a continued increase in vaccinations should have people travelling more freely
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Cáceres in ‘Game of Thrones’ – where all the action happened
The streets of Cáceres have seen their fair share of film crews over the years and it’s easy to see why. With one of the most
Guns, Wine and Worship – the bizarre festival of Torrejoncillo in Extremadura
Hemingway never made it to Torrejoncillo. But then again, whoever did? Even among the Extremeños, it is not known to be a village that receives
Hope for summer music festivals as Barcelona concert trial leaves no trace of Covid
Latest: Coronavirus in Spain figures (3 May) There are encouraging signs that this summer’s music festivals may go ahead, following the results of a successful
Investigations continue in Madrid into possible ‘lost’ Caravaggio that could be worth millions
An oil painting discovered in Madrid is causing a stir in the art world, as experts investigate whether it is actually the work of Italian
‘Fab Five’: Desperate Literature’s Terry Craven on his five favourite books
Long before the pandemic, I had to run a dreary paperwork errand in downtown Madrid. It was a rainy day, and after spending an hour
‘Art Walk Valencia’ – a great initiative to bring art lovers back to exhibitions
Eleven of Valencia’s galleries and art venues are opening their doors simultaneously this Sunday morning (18 April), as part of Art Walk Valencia – an
Focus: Miquel Barceló’s ‘Metamorphosis’ exhibition, Picasso Museum Málaga
We’ve all heard of the Spanish Masters – Goya, Picasso and Dalí, to name just three – but here’s a recommendation if you haven’t heard
El Corazón Partío: an interview with author Soledad Maura
Late in Soledad Maura’s debut novel Madrid Again, the narrator, Lola, riffs on the minor yet consistent irritations of being bi-cultural and bi-lingual. ‘The other
5,000 fans pack rock concert in Barcelona after Covid-19 tests
Latest: Coronavirus in Spain figures (7 Apr) 5,000 music fans enjoyed a concert at Barcelona’s Palau Sant Jordi on Saturday night, after passing same-day Covid-19 tests as