You can’t drive to Nuria. You either hike in or take the scenic train. And this is ultimately the beauty of the place – it’s cut off from the outside world.
Cycling in the Pyrenees
One of the best ways to see the countryside of the Pyrenees is on the back of a bicycle. In photos: a journey through Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Natural Park.
We are the champignons
There’s something quite special about mushroom hunting in the Spanish Pyrenees with one of the region’s top chefs. To then eat the findings – even better!
The deflated balloon
Hot air ballooning above the Pyrenees in Spain is one of those moments I had been really looking forward to. But not everything always goes to plan.
Making the perfect gin and tonic
A guide to making the perfect gin and tonic direct from one of the best barman in Spain’s Catalonia region. Including info on the glass, ice, tonic and gin.
The inspiration of Salvador Dali
The Spanish artist, Salvador Dali, found his inspiration here at the Cap de Creus Natural Park as a child… including for his work ‘The Great Masturbator’
Art and the city in Zaragoza
There are centuries of art to discover in Zaragoza – from the World Heritage ‘mudejar’ style, right up to modern murals.
A clash of cultures in Seville
These two monumental sites in the centre of Seville say a lot about a period of Spanish history when civilisations were clashing.
The land of silk and money
The wealth of Valencia was built on silk trading, so it’s no surprise to discover that the Silk Exchange is a very special building.