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Cordoba and Cadiz: Two special Spanish cities
Cordoba is recapturing the buzz and reputation it had a thousand years ago, while Cadiz likes to describe itself as the oldest in Europe.

Spain: Path of pilgrims
The breathtaking majesty of Spain's Picos de Europa inspires Cliff Taylor.

Spain: Where to stay in Barcelona
The grande dame of Barcelona's Gran Via has reopened following a $54m facelift.

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
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.

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
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
Think of Barcelona and exuberance and optimism, culture and Catalonian style may well leap to your mind.

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
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
We need to hear what really matters from the Prime Minister.

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
Young New Zealand open-wheel racer Mitch Evans continues to impress in his first foray into Europe.