Plaza Mayor in Salamanca, Spain.

6 underrated Spanish cities

The likes of Madrid, Barcelona, Malaga and Seville may attract the tourist attention, but Spain has several great cities in reserve, including… Toledo The home of Spain’s still-powerful Catholic church, but once home to a thriving mixed Christian, Muslim and Jewish community, Toledo wears its…
Flowers and fountain in one of Cordoba's many patios.

5 things to do in Cordoba once you’ve seen the Mezquita

The Mezquita is not the only thing worth seeing in Cordoba. Stay a couple of nights, and you’ll be thoroughly charmed by the historic city. Cordoba beyond the Mezquita, summarised Take in the World Heritage-listed old town at night. Discover the flowers on a tour…
The Mezquita in Cordoba, Spain.

Córdoba’s Mezquita: The strangest building in the world?

A mosque converted into a cathedral, the Mezquita in Córdoba, Spain, is a mesmerising field of archways. Entering Córdoba’s Mezquita The grand patio of Córdoba’s Mezquita is a vision of all that is lovely about Andalucia. The centuries-old walls surround orange trees bearing fruit, and…