Extremadura has mountain ranges and river valleys, olive groves and vineyards, pasture and forests. If you like varied scenery you're in the right place. Spending a week driving around it feels like discovering a completely new side of Spain. 

Sitting against the Portuguese border in the middle of the Iberian Peninsula, it has often felt like Spain’s wild frontier: sparsely populated, rugged and a long way from the beaches and big cities that most visitors associate with the country.

Extremadura is home to the famous Pata Negra Pig. But did you know their wine is just as impressive? Discover why we love the region so much, and one of our favourite wine producers; Bodegas Coloma

Discover our take on an Extremaduran specialty; Carrillera de Cerdo; braised pig cheeks. Our version uses pig cheeks from the Ibérico pig, which is bred throughout Extremadura. Braised in Oloroso Sherry and served with confit garlic mashed potato, our recipe is rich, comforting and just right for the start of Autumn.

Presiding over Spain's most famous wine region is the Consejo Regulador, an organisation whose job is to protect Rioja's quality and reputation. A noble undertaking. Unfortunately, like parking wardens, Ofsted inspectors and the Galactic Empire, regulatory bodies have a tendency to become rather enthusiastic about regulating things.

La Rioja is one of those destinations that makes you question several of Britain's fundamental life choices. The weather is generally better, lunch lasts longer, wine appears on the table without anyone suggesting you download an app, and people seem perfectly comfortable eating dinner at an hour when most Brits have already turned off the kitchen light and put the cat out.

It is one of wine history’s great ironies: Rioja owes a surprising amount of its modern identity to a tiny vine pest that nearly destroyed it.

Pimientos del piquillo rellenos, stuffed piquillo peppers, are a much-loved dish across northern Spain, with countless variations depending on the region and the cook. Our recipe is rich and comforting, filled with a savoury minced meat and served with a creamy tarragon béchamel.

Most people meet Rioja through red wine, the region's calling card. Tempranillo commonly leads the blend, bringing cherry, plum and raspberry flavours & also lends itself to oak aging creating distinctive & iconic stylistic changes. However there is much more to the region's offerings and this is your chance to discover them…

The historic centre is wonderfully walkable, with elegant squares opening unexpectedly between narrow medieval streets. The Cathedral dominates the skyline, while nearby you'll find the Miguelete bell tower offering panoramic views across the city for those prepared to tackle the steps.

From an impromptu disagreement during a traditional Spanish parade to one of the world's best-known festivals, La Tomatina has become a symbol of community spirit, humour and celebration. Find out how and why it happened, here!

Join us in one of Spain's most exciting and diverse wine regions, Valencia. Combining centuries of winemaking tradition with a new generation of innovative producers, the wines of Valencia can offer exceptional quality, distinctive native grape varieties, and remarkable value. Find out why…