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
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- 10 days
- Best Spanish road trips
- Best Road Trip Andalusia
City Breaks
The Big Hitters
- Seville
- Madrid
- Valencia
- Malaga
- Barcelona
Off the Beaten Path
Try something different in…
- Asturias
- Unusual Tenerife
- Menorca
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.
The Latest from Spain
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Where to Start
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- The best road trips in Spain
- 21 Unique and unusual things to do in Spain
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- What does skydiving in Spain feel like?
- 101 Questions about Spain: the Spain quiz for curious people
- 49 Interesting and Fun Facts about Spain
- How to spend a summer in Spain
- Can you drink tap water in Spain?
- The best things to do in Spain in October
- How to prepare to walk the Camino de Santiago
Andalucia/ Andalusia
- The best southern Spain itinerary through Andalusia
- What you need to know about the olive harvest in Spain
- Helpful Alhambra quotes for your instagram captions
- The hidden side of Malaga
Seville
- 21 Hidden gems in Seville
- What you need to know about Holy Week in Seville
- What to do in Triana, Seville’s wild side
- No8Do in Seville: the city’s secret code
- The best tapas bars in Seville
- The best things to do in Seville
- What to buy in Seville: the souvenirs to bring home
- Where to stay in Seville: the best neighbourhoods to know
- How to pronounce Seville the right way
- Seville or Madrid? Which Spanish city is best for you?
Catalunya / Catalonia
- The best things to do on your own in Barcelona
- 5 of the best luxury villas near Barcelona with a private pool
- Barcelona off the beaten path
- The best neighbourhoods to stay in Barcelona
- What does skydiving feel like in Spain?
- What does a hot air balloon ride feel like in Spain?
Asturias & Galicia
- Asturian cuisine: the 5 dishes you need to know
- Your Asturias road trip itinerary
- Asturias highlights: the best things to see in northern Spain
- The secret to pouring cider in Asturias
- The best Galicia road trip itinerary
Central Spain
- 31 Fun Facts about Madrid
- Inside Madrid’s Literary Quarter
- Eating churros at the oldest chocolatería in Madrid
- The best neighbourhoods to stay in Madrid
- Is Madrid worth visiting?
- How to find the Salamanca frog and what it means
- Talking with a Race Engineer at the Valencia Grand Prix
La Rioja
The Basque Country
- You San Sebastian itinerary
- Bilbao or San Sebastian for your next trip?
- Why you need to visit Gaztelugatxe
The Balearic Islands
- How to spend one day in Palma Mallorca
- Interesting facts about Ibiza
- Unusual things to do in Menorca
- The Menorcan gin distillery with a secret inside
