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AlmerÃa & Cabo de Gata - Cowboys, Pirates, Wild Beaches & A Sea of Plastic - Episode 104
In this episode I take you on a trip around Spain's most arid provinces, AlmerÃa. Listen to the episode using the player below or find it...
Paul Burge
Sep 22, 2021
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Cycling Southern Spain with Chris Atkin -When in Spain podcast episode 103
Chris Atkin, author of his new book, (Just As Well) It's Not About The Bike: A Journey Across Southern Spain, joins me in this episode.
Paul Burge
Sep 2, 2021
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A day trip to Brihuega's lavender fields and Guadalajara - When in Spain podcast episode 102
Join us for a day trip to the charming medieval town of Brihuega and its beautiful lavender fields.
Paul Burge
Aug 3, 2021
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The Walking Museum of The Spanish Civil War with Nick Lloyd - Podcast episode 99
Writer, historian and guide, Nick Lloyd walks us through Barcelona to explore the history of the Spanish Civil War and the city's...
Paul Burge
Jun 4, 2021
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Spain's liquid gold: olive oil adventures with Lucas Soler - When in Spain podcast episode 95
We transport ourselves to the majestic olive groves of Jaén to talk all about Spanish olive oil with special guest and olive oil...
Paul Burge
Feb 26, 2021
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Seville and slow, sustainable travel with Aldara Arias Saavedra - Podcast episode 90
Sit back and join us for some armchair travel to the capital of AndalucÃa. That's right we're of to the 2,200-year-old city of Seville or...
Paul Burge
Dec 31, 2020
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Sephardic Roots – Jews in Spain & Sephardic Ancestry Citizenship - Episode 88
In this episode of The When in Spain podcast we're talking about Jewish history or Sephardic history in Spain - to use the Hebrew word....
Paul Burge
Dec 13, 2020
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Ernest Hemingway’s Madrid with historian Stephen Drake-Jones - Episode 85
American writer and journalist, Ernest Hemingway's relationship with Madrid and wider Spain.
Paul Burge
Oct 27, 2020
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The death of Franco & Spain's transition to democracy with William Chislett - Podcast Episode 83
The fascinating and monumental period in Spanish history – The death of Franco in 1975 and Spain's transition to democracy that followed.
Paul Burge
Oct 3, 2020
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Charming Chinchón - Garlic, Goya, Anis, John Wayne & a picture-perfect plaza - Episode 82
Join me for a walk around a little slice of deep Spain, right on Madrid's doorstep. Chinchón is just 45km from Madrid but worlds apart.
Paul Burge
Sep 28, 2020
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Aranjuez - A day trip to Spain's Petit Paris - When in Spain Podcast Episode 81
Join me for a day out to the grand Royal City of Aranjuez. Wander with me as I explore this opulent, former Royal Spring retreat.
Paul Burge
Sep 15, 2020
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Madrid secrets by bike - Masonic mysteries, an assassination, pelota & fishy streets - Episode 73
Hop on and ride with me as I cycle Madrid's streets to uncover some curious secrets and hidden gems of the Spanish capital.
Paul Burge
Jun 12, 2020
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Granada - Spain's Moorish heart with Marta Sánchez from Bite Granada - When in Spain Episode 72
In this episode, I'm joined by Marta Sanchéz to find out everything you need to know about the must-visit Spanish city of Granada.
Paul Burge
May 24, 2020
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Self-sufficiency in Extremadura with author Paul Richardson | When in Spain podcast Episode 70
Author and journalist Paul Richardson joins me to talk about life living off-grid on his farm El Chabolino in deep Extremadura
Paul Burge
May 3, 2020
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La hora del vermut – Spain’s favourite aperitif with Paula Móvil from La VermuterÃa Pop-up | Ep.69
I explore the world of this fortified wine and its culture with Paula Móvil, lifestyle editor from Conde Nast Traveler.
Paul Burge
Apr 24, 2020
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Paella & pyrotechnics - A Valencia walking tour with photographer Paul Knowles | When in Spain Ep.67
We're talking and walking Spain's third biggest city - the beautiful Mediterranean city of Valencia.
Paul Burge
Apr 19, 2020
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Treading Toledo's 2000-year history: Mosques, Monasteries & Synagogues | When in Spain podcast Ep.64
I pound the steep and winding cobbled streets of the former Spanish capital, Toledo. I discover its incredibly rich and varied history.
Paul Burge
Mar 11, 2020
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Zipping around Zaragoza – a weekend in the capital of Aragón | When in Spain podcast episode 63
Join me for a whirlwind wander around Zaragoza, the beautiful capital of the Spanish autonomous region of Aragón.
Paul Burge
Mar 5, 2020
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12 Favourite Madrid Streets - Exploding Markets, Weddings, Poodles, Pride, Tapas, Art & Piss! Ep.60
Join me and Karen Rosenblum as we wander around the Spanish capital and compile a list of our 12 favourite Madrid streets.
Paul Burge
Feb 10, 2020
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Secrets of the Menú del DÃa - The history & future of Spain's lunchtime meal deal - Episode 59
Join me and journalist, Fiona Govan as we eat our way through a Menú del DÃa and talk about the fascinating history behind it.
Paul Burge
Feb 3, 2020
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