The modern pilgrim is not necessarily a Christian. Many are people wishing to escape the digital age and re-engage with nature for a while. Others may simply be seeking the meditative, therapeutic value of a long walk. SERENITY IN SPAIN Camino de Santiago de Compostela (Camino Ingles), from Ferrol or A Coruna to Santiago de … Read more
The Spanish Civil War is considered a watershed moment in 20th century European history because it tipped the balance of power in favour of the Fascist movement. In 1929 the military dictatorship that had been ruling Spain collapsed. Two years later the King of Spain abdicated when the left-wing Republicans came to power. It set … Read more
Every April (and let’s hope it happens this year), people from the mayor’s office in the southern Spanish hill town of Vejer de la Frontera tramp its streets in search of residents who have let the facades of their homes get a bit, well, grubby. Those inhabitants whose walls fail to come up to snuff … Read more
Spain‘s King Felipe VI made a veiled dig at his exiled father and the scandals surrounding his family in his Christmas speech. The monarch said in a televised address on Thursday that ‘ethics are above family ties’ as he spoke amid the financial scandal centering on the former king. The message was widely interpreted as … Read more
Juan Carlos I reigned as king of Spain from November 1975 until his abdication in June 2014 Juan Carlos I reigned as king of Spain from November 1975 until his abdication in June 2014. He was a popular monarch for most of his four-decade reign who played a critical role in the country’s transition to … Read more
Spain‘s King Felipe VI is self-isolating after coming into contact with someone who tested positive for Covid-19, the palace said Monday. The 52-year-old monarch, who was chairing a meeting of his Scientific Council in Madrid earlier today, has suspended his official duties for the next ten days. He learned that he had come into contact with … Read more
Anti-lockdown protesters in Barcelona have clashed with police over Spain‘s state of emergency restrictions, throwing bricks at officers and setting bins alight. The demonstration began peacefully in St Jaume de Barcelona Square before descending into smaller violent clashes on Friday. At least two people have been arrested according to the Mossos d’Esquadra, Catalonia’s police force. … Read more
The Spanish royals were out in force today to celebrate the country’s National Day at the Royal Palace of Madrid. Queen Letizia, 48, was the picture of elegance in an eye-catching red coat teamed with a midi black dress, while her husband King Felipe VI, 52, looked dapper in his military uniform. The couple were joined by … Read more
The Spanish government has declared a state of emergency in Madrid to try and halt the spread of coronavirus in one of Europe’s most signficant outbreaks. Police have set up Covid-19 check points at train stations in Spain’s capital as it looks to clampdown on a rising infection rate in the region. The step, which … Read more
The ex-mistress of Spain‘s scandal hit former King Juan Carlos I has opened up about their tumultuous relationship and admitted she avoided his children because meeting them made her ‘uncomfortable’. Corinna zu Sayn-Wittgenstein, 56, who lives in London, had an affair with the 82-year-old royal between 2004 and 2009. Juan Carlos, who is married to … Read more