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![Spain: Where to stay in Barcelona](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Spain: Where to stay in Barcelona
The grande dame of Barcelona's Gran Via has reopened following a $54m facelift.
![Valencia: See you in court](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Valencia: See you in court
A tribunal set up 1000 years ago still rules in Valencia, writes Susan Buckland.
![End of an era as matadors put last bull to the sword](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
End of an era as matadors put last bull to the sword
Catalonia has become the first Spanish mainland region to outlaw bullfighting.
![Clean energy: A faded shade of green](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Clean energy: A faded shade of green
At the start of this century, clean energy was all the rage. The revolution may still be happening, but it's taking its time, reports Peter Huck.
![Mallorca: Off-season charm](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Mallorca: Off-season charm
The largest of Spain's Balearic islands is still a green place in the autumn, writes Andreas Heimann.
![Barcelona: The irresistible edge of reason](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Barcelona: The irresistible edge of reason
Barcelona's blend of madness and good sense has Jamie Melbourne-Hayward entranced.
![Canary Islands: Where to stay in Gran Canaria](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Canary Islands: Where to stay in Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria's Seaside Hotel Palm Beach was built in the 1970s and positively embraces its roots.
![Warnie's proposal leaves Liz floored](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Warnie's proposal leaves Liz floored
Cricketer turned commentator Shane Warne will marry British model and actress Liz Hurley, a London tabloid reports.
![Barcelona: From sweaty shambles to jewel among European cities](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Barcelona: From sweaty shambles to jewel among European cities
Think of Barcelona and exuberance and optimism, culture and Catalonian style may well leap to your mind.
![Spain: Where to stay in Cordoba](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Spain: Where to stay in Cordoba
One of the brightest stars in the Andalusian firmament, the city of Cordoba has long been one of that region's prime destinations.
![Joe Beaglehole: Let the people decide on economy](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Joe Beaglehole: Let the people decide on economy
Balancing tax and spending is not a task we can afford to cede to appointed experts...
![Fran O'Sullivan: It's time for more gravitas from Key](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fran O'Sullivan: It's time for more gravitas from Key
We need to hear what really matters from the Prime Minister.
![Book Review: The Best Of Young Spanish Novelists](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Book Review: The Best Of Young Spanish Novelists
The 22 Spanish writers in this entertaining collection were all born in or since 1975, the year General Francisco Franco died after 36 years of repressive rule in Spain.
![Motorsport: Evans takes lead - and many happy returns](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Motorsport: Evans takes lead - and many happy returns
Young New Zealand open-wheel racer Mitch Evans continues to impress in his first foray into Europe.
![Bankrupt but off sailing in Spain](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Bankrupt but off sailing in Spain
Holiday goes against conditions of Henderson's bankruptcy, which forbid him from leaving the country without official permission.