Where the mountains meet the sea Northern Spain’s coastline is one of the country’s most distinctive landscapes. From the Basque Country through Cantabria and Asturias to Galicia, the Cantabrian and Atlantic shores offer remarkable variety. Dramatic cliffs, sheltered beaches, green
Wine shaped by landscape and tradition In Northern Spain, wine and landscape share a deep connection. Vineyards follow river valleys, climb hillsides and appear between mountains and the Atlantic coast. In some places, monasteries and small family estates have produced
Where exceptional ingredients come first Northern Spain has a particular way of approaching food. The cooking can be sophisticated, but it rarely needs to announce itself. Here, the quality of the ingredients is often the starting point: Atlantic seafood, wild
A journey deep into the origins of Spain Northern Spain is a land of green mountains, dramatic coastlines and ancient landscapes. But some of its most remarkable stories are hidden beneath the surface. Across Cantabria, Asturias, the Basque Country and
Spain’s wild northern landscapes Northern Spain is one of the country’s most rewarding regions for travellers who enjoy landscapes with character. From the limestone peaks of the Picos de Europa to the glacial valleys of the Pyrenees, its National Parks
A city shaped by the river Bilbao is a city that has reinvented itself without losing sight of where it came from. Built around the Nervion River in the heart of the Basque Country, it grew from a medieval trading
A city shaped by the sea San Sebastian, or Donostia as it is known in Basque, is one of those cities whose setting immediately becomes part of the experience. Wrapped around the elegant curve of La Concha Bay and backed
A city shaped by pilgrimage For more than a thousand years, pilgrims have travelled across Europe towards this corner of Galicia, drawn by the tradition that the remains of the Apostle Saint James are buried here. But Santiago is much
A Historic Neighbourhood Shaped by Centuries of History Just beside the Cathedral and the Real Alcazar, this compact neighbourhood occupies the heart of what was once Seville’s Jewish quarter. Today, its narrow streets, small squares, hidden courtyards and whitewashed buildings
In Seville, eating is rarely an event … It is part of the day. A small bar on a quiet street. A few stools around a counter. A plate of something you have never heard of. A cold beer, a