Spain's is (very) slowly emerging from its dramatic economic collapse at a time when Catalonia looks to go it alone.
Spain is one of history's grand epics, from ancient civilisations and not-so-ancient battles to the hard-won freedoms of contemporary Spain.
From Romans and Islamic sophisticates to Renaissance, Gothic and Modernista masters, Spain's architecture is the country's often-glorious past wrought in stone.
Spain's roll call of master painters is almost without parallel in Europe, from Goya and Velázquez to Dalí, Picasso and Miró – we take you into their worlds.
The centrepiece of Spain's extraordinarily rich arts scene, flamenco lays bare the Spanish soul. We help you find your entry point into this peculiarly Spanish passion.
The country's most controversial pastime leaves no one indifferent. We take you through its essential elements and the debate over bullfighting's uncertain future.