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Why it's worth spending the night in Ronda
Ronda is a popular day trip destination from bigger Andalucían cities like Málaga and Seville, but it easily merits an overnight stay or longer. Here’s why.
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What to see and do on a weekend in Ronda [+ map]
There’s much more to Ronda than its famous bridge. From archaeological sites to palaces, museums and gardens, here are the must-sees in this historic Andalucían city.
An ex-local's guide to Chamberí, Madrid
Plaza life, where to eat and drink, a bookshop to fall in love with, and a ghost station. Here’s my guide to one of Madrid’s most beguiling barrios.
Guide to the Córdoba Patios Festival
Each May, Córdoba welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors to its Fiesta de los Patios, when some of the most beautiful and historic homes in the city open their private courtyards to the public.
Semana Santa in Málaga: a day-by-day guide
Part two of my Semana Santa guide. Logistics, getting around, and a day-by-day guide to the processions.
An introduction to Semana Santa in Málaga
Part one of my Semana Santa guide. The history and cultural context, music, who’s who in the processions, and lots more.
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Madrid bookshops guide: 15 of the best [+ map]
From a market stall where books are sold by weight to cosy bookshop-bars, here are 15 spots in Madrid that book lovers won’t want to miss.
When Madonna came to Ronda
Thirty years on, the untold story behind the bullfighting-themed music video for Madonna’s Take a Bow.
Phoenician Málaga: El Cerro del Villar
A visit to one of the best-preserved Phoenician cities in the western Mediterranean.