Travel Reads > Spain
• From Casa Vicens to the Sagrada Familia, Architect Antoni Gaudí left an indelible mark on Barcelona [Smithsonian Magazine]
“To honor the pioneer of Catalan Modernism, who died 100 years ago, learn about both his lesser-known and famous works.”
• Holy parades and earthly pleasures in Spain: Easter in Granada [The Guardian]
“The ancient city – with its gardens, hammams and Moorish architecture – comes alive in spring and its Holy Week processions are among the most authentic in Andalucía.”
• Hike 115 miles around this Spanish island for farmhouse stays, Mediterranean swims, and well-earned siestas [Afar]
“The Camí de Cavalls is a finca-to-finca walk on the underrated island of Menorca.”
• The island that keeps surprising me [Without Maps]
“I’m going back to Menorca.”
• Why Valencia is on everyone’s radar [Escape Artist]
“The Spanish city redefining what a better life in Europe looks like.”
• Re-visiting Granada [Bookish Backpacker]
“Setting aside my rose-tinted glasses for a moment.”
• Madrid locals are fighting to preserve the city’s soul (archive) [Bloomberg]
“As the city morphs into a luxury tourist destination, struggling small businesses are pushing to retain the character that drew many tourists in the first place.”
• The oldest restaurant in the world just turned 300 years old [Smithsonian Magazine]
“Madrid’s Sobrino de Botín is filled with legends, ghosts and priceless art. The food is pretty good, too.”
• The overlooked Canary Island with cobbled streets, local markets and subtropical forests [Independent]
“La Palma is proving tourism can thrive without spoiling the island.”
