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The ancient arabic fortress of Alhambra in Granada.

Seven magical things you’ll discover at Spain’s astonishing Alhambra

This sprawling palace complex is one of Europe’s most visited monuments, but you can escape the tour groups and see its more tranquil side.

  • by Brian Johnston
Kokotxas al pil-pil … prized in the Basque Country of Spain.

There’s nothing on Earth like this surprising fish dish

This prized Basque dish celebrates the part of a fish that many would never think of eating.

  • by Ben Groundwater
Name your poison - or cider.

The world’s most bizarre drinking culture

Cider rules in this area of northern Spain, and there are certain rules around how you drink it, and especially how you pour it.

  • by Ben Groundwater
Sun-dappled suite.

This city is a living museum and this hotel immerses you in it

Seville’s Hotel Palacio de Villapanes, an 18th-century palace that has been skilfully and lovingly eased into the modern world.

  • by Ben Groundwater
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‘Unprecedented’ change in world’s most powerful passport rankings

For the first time, six countries are tied at the top of the list, while Australia enjoys access to more destinations than ever.

  • by Alan Granville and Katherine Scott
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Travelling on board Spain’s Renfe AVE trains is not the smooth journey one might expect in Western Europe.
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Train journeys

This is not the smooth, modern rail experience you expect in Europe

The train leaves half an hour late, arrives an hour late, and is jam-packed and uncomfortable. It’s also very expensive.

  • by Ben Groundwater
Marmitako, from the heart of Basque country.

This dish won’t win any Michelin stars, but its simple flavours shine

This Spanish stew is rustic, rural cuisine, a low-cost stomach-filler for people with ready access to its basic ingredients.

  • by Ben Groundwater
Royal Collections Gallery, Madrid.

Spain’s new $286 million art museum may be its boldest yet

The Royal Collections Gallery has considerable competition in one of the world’s leading art cities. However, it has something that Madrid’s big three doesn’t.

  • by Brian Johnston
Yes, Australia has tapas bars, but we don’t have tapas culture.
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Long lunches, afternoon naps: 12 things Australia should adopt from Spain

After spending a year living in the north of Spain, these are the things I miss most, the practices and norms that I reckon would make Australia an even better place.

  • by Ben Groundwater
Menorca Experimental villa.

These French hoteliers test 15 mattresses before picking the best

Experimental Group’s owners turned Paris’ bar scene on its head. Now they’re bringing that same cool-factor – and staggering detail – to the hotel game.

  • by Sonia Taylor