The high central plateau of Soria was both home and a kind of mythical dreamtime realm for Antonio Machado, one of the great lyric poets of the 20th century.
Northern Spain is an ideal green destination, in both senses. Take the ferry to Santander, gateway to lush pastures, golden beaches, ancient towns and soaring peaks. Chris Moss on the highs of a low-carbon trip...more
The beaches may be packed with tourists but with a little bit of insider knowledge you can still escape the crowds. We ask five writers to show us a quieter side of the Med...more