We stayed out by the beach, a few streets back from the sand, in an apartment I’d book again tomorrow if it still existed. It has since vanished from Airbnb listings, so I can’t point you to it, but the area itself, El Cabanyal, was the real find. Mornings were …
My friends and I landed in Valencia on a sunny October afternoon and went out on foot looking for lunch. Within 10 minutes, we were lost in a knot of narrow streets, orange trees overhead, and had fallen into a tiny tapas bar loud with locals. That first wander set …
Madrid has a pulsing energy that never quiets. Having been to Madrid many times over the years, I’ve been lucky enough to experience staying close to the action and away from the tourist crowds. My two favourite areas are Malasaña and Chueca if you’re with friends. Travelling to Madrid with …
Lanzarote’s beaches caught me off guard. I’d pictured black volcanic sand and not much else, and while there is plenty of that, this Canary Island also has soft golden coves, turquoise water you’d swear was the Caribbean, and shallow lagoons. The volcanic backdrop is what makes them, ochre cliffs and …
When we booked a last-minute trip over May half-term, the hardest part wasn’t deciding to come to Lanzarote. It was working out where to actually stay. We landed on Puerto del Carmen, close to the action, then spent the week driving the length of the island and poking around every …
Cork handbags, flamenco beats drifting from open doorways, and an Andalucian warmth that pulls you in the moment you arrive. Seville manages to combine deep tradition with a contemporary, effortlessly cool energy – and yes, if you’re wondering whether it’s worth your time, the answer is an unequivocal yes. I …