Liam Aldous

More than 10,000 professionals are gathering in Barcelona this week for the World Congress of Architects, marking the official start of its designation as the 2026 UIA-Unesco World Capital of Architecture. They are sure to feel at home because the entire city currently feels like an immersive building site. Currently, there are 10 transformational macro-projects slowly taking form within a 100 sq km radius.

Travel and restaurants July 2026 issue 5 Min Read The distinguished multi-sport club in the Spanish capital boasts 35,000 members and an extensive waiting list. We head to the greens with its manager to find out what makes it worth it. Writer Photographer It’s 08.30 and slivers of sunlight shine through the pines of Madrid’s Real Club de Campo Villa. Its general manager, Juan Carlos Vera Pró, starts the day with a lap of the grounds in his Volvo.

Society July 2026 issue 12 Min Read A languid stroll is an enriching daily ritual in much of southern Europe. In Spain, Italy and Greece, it is an art form. We join the crowds to learn how it’s done. Writers Photographers The Italian tradition of la passeggiata is so much more than the mere act of walking.