The Spanish Connection
Avoid the crowds and the guesswork with advice from twenty years of living in and travelling around Spain, from a doctor turned writer.
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Itineraries
Off the Beaten Path
YOUR IBERIAN PENINSULA PLANNER
The ultimate guide to planning a trip through Spain and Portugal
REGIONAL REPORTS
CATALUNYA
Explore Barcelona, Girona and the “Rose of Fire” through inside stories and practical plans.
ASTURIAS & THE BASQUE COUNTRY
The Atlantic Frontier. A study in rugged coastlines, industrial reinvention, and the art of the perfect pour
THE ISLANDS
Volcanic soil and slow rhythms. Observations from the Balearic and Canary archipelagos.
CENTRAL SPAIN
The literary and political core. Dissecting the golden stone of Salamanca and the hidden quarters of Madrid.
SEVILLE & ANDALUSIA
Investigating the Moorish blueprints of the south. From the hidden courtyards of Seville to the high-altitude olive harvests.
Seville or Madrid?
A comparative study of Spain’s heavyweights. We weigh the artistic soul of the capital against the orange-scented rituals of the south to help you choose your coordinate.
The Best Itinerary Through Andalusia
he definitive blueprint for a southern crossing. A strategic route connecting the White Villages, the Alhambra, and the soul of the Guadalquivir.
Seville Off the Beaten Path
Moving beyond the Alcázar. An investigation into the artisans, secret codes, and quiet plazas that define the city’s authentic character.
HOW A STONE SERPENT IS TACKLING OVERTOURISM
Gaztelugatxe still has lessons for the traveller of today.
SPAIN
THE TOOLBOX
What to Pack for Spain
A field-tested guide to dealing with the heat and the Northern rain.
Summer in Spain
Strategic advice on surviving – and thriving – during the Spanish high season.
Winter in Spain
The Off-Season Observation. Why the Iberian winter is the thinking traveller’s best-kept secret.
Solo in Spain
This guide helps you move through the culture with confidence, autonomy, and a sharper eye for detail.
