Madrid
Spain
A host of capital ideas
Annie Bennett suggests where to watch the passing show — and where to join it — as spring warms the city of Madrid.
Europe
Dreamy white Christmas
If you think the festive season is missing its magic, a wander through some of Europe's best Christmas markets will do wonders for your yuletide spirit, says Brian Johnston.
Spain
Flamenco and feasting
Sarah Maguire Sarah Maguire gets close to the heart of Spain on a tapas tour of Madrid.
Food and wine
Dinner with Hemingway
Restaurante Botin's suckling pig has fed a procession of famous names for three centuries, writes Lance Richardson.
Photo galleries
The world goes on show in Madrid
The annual International Tourism Trade Fair kicks off in Madrid as the UN reports global tourism surged last year.
This hotel is absolute garbage
A new hotel has opened in the heart of Madrid proudly declaring that it's complete rubbish.
Travellers Tips
Europe
Keys to the cities
A Bordeaux bolthole for $120 a night? A riverside retreat in Lisbon for the same? Here's our guide to some of Europe's best-value hotels and guesthouses this season.
Expert advice
Tripologist: Decent digs for the new year
Tripologist With the rise of online booking sites that offer rooms at discounts, to what extent is the age-old advice to book early still valid?
