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What to see and do on a weekend in Ronda [+ map]
There’s much more to Ronda than its famous bridge. From archaeological sites to palaces, museums and gardens, here are the must-sees in this historic Andalucían city.

An ex-local's guide to Chamberí, Madrid
Plaza life, where to eat and drink, a bookshop to fall in love with, and a ghost station. Here’s my guide to one of Madrid’s most beguiling barrios.
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Madrid bookshops guide: 15 of the best [+ map]
From a market stall where books are sold by weight to cosy bookshop-bars, here are 15 spots in Madrid that book lovers won’t want to miss.