Spain - The Glass Magazine

Glass takes in a weekend of sun, palaces, and Picasso in Málaga

July 24, 2023

ON Pomegranate Lane (Calle Granda), opposite Inglesia de Santiago church, sits Palacio Solecio - the 18th century former property of Italian playing card magnate, Felix Solecio. The exterior features what can ...

Carlos Alcaraz House Ambassador for Louis Vuitton

Louis Vuitton announces Carlos Alcaraz as its newest House Ambassador

Alicia Tomkinson

June 29, 2023

Fashion, News, Sport

GRAND Slam Tennis Champion and World number 1, Carlos Alcaraz, joins the Louis Vuitton family as the French Fashion House boasts the high-class athlete as its latest Ambassador. As the youngest player in t...

Glass speaks with Tina Solera of Galgos del Sol, a Spanish dog rescue charity

Jamison Kent

June 10, 2022

Culture, Feature

Glass speaks with Tina Solera, the founder of Galgos del Sol, a Spanish charity devoted to rescuing from the streets a breed of dog regarded as disposable hunting equipment WHEN Tina Solera began rescuing...

Kloris teams up with Six Senses Spa at Puente Romano Beach Resort

Jamison Kent

February 1, 2022

Beauty, News, Spain, Travel

KLORIS is teaming up with Six Senses Spa to provide a dreamy spa experience for travellers who prioritise wellness and mindfulness. The premium CBD body and skincare brand, Kloris has designed new spa protocols...

Glass presents fashion story – First Flowers by photographer Berta Pfirsich and stylist Jay Barrett

Olga Petrusewicz

June 24, 2021

Fashion, Feature

FIRST Flowers by Berta Pfirsich and Jay Barrett is set in the foothills of Montserrat in northern Spain, during the first bloom of spring. Utilising young and inventive Spanish designers to immerse Andrea hers...

Glass talks to Royal Salute’s Sandy Hyslop about their new limited edition 29 Year Old Expression

Katrina Mirpuri

January 29, 2020

Drinks, Feature, Food & Drink

WHEN Sandy Hyslop, the master blender of Royal Salute, sat opposite me swirling a glass of his newest blend, it was clear that this new expression was something he was immensely proud of. He drew the glass clos...

Glass samples bars, palaces and rooftop pools in Seville

Charlie Navin-Holder

October 31, 2019

Feature, Spain, Travel

IF ever a place was perfect for a long weekend, it’s Seville. It’s delightfully self-contained, consistently sunny, and has that unspeakable allure that always leaves you wanting one more day. For those...

Glass enjoys resort glamour at Hotel Camiral, Girona, Spain

Derby Jones

October 21, 2019

Europe, Feature, Spain, Travel

OCCUPYING the vast grounds of a golfing resort mecca whose award-winning courses are consistently voted the best in Spain, Hotel Camiral has established itself as a class act in its own right. The fiv...

Moser Glassworks collaborates with award-winning chef José Pizarro

Rachel McCormack

October 17, 2019

Culture, News

HERITAGE luxury crystal glass brand Moser and award-winning chef José Pizarro have collaborated to create beautiful, limited edition glasses in celebration of what many consider Spain’s finest drink – sherry. ...

Living the Spanish high life: Glass visits Puente Romano, Marbella

Heather Doughty

November 26, 2018

Feature, Travel

THIS OCTOBER, Glass was lucky enough to escape the autumnal chill of London and discover the delights of Puente Romano for three days of uninterrupted bliss. Perfectly situated on the Golden Mile, between Marbe...

Glass does Wake Up Call at the W Barcelona

Katrina Mirpuri

October 9, 2018

Europe, Feature, Spain, Travel

THE idea of camping outdoors at a music festival isn’t everyone’s idea of fun. Often there’s long queues for the shower, unpleasant portable toilets and heaps of mud if the weather isn’t blessed by the sun gods...

Glass sets sail for Renzo Piano’s Centro Botín in Spain

Oliver Krug

January 19, 2018

Architecture, Culture, Design, Feature

Treehouse with a view – Glass sets sail for Renzo Piano’s Centro Botín in Spain AS we leave the rougher Atlantic seas behind, the main sail comes down just as we pass the lighthouse of Cabo Mayor and turn in...

Front Cover. The swimming pool at Park Hyatt, Mallorca

Glass discovers the recently opened Park Hyatt Mallorca

Amanda Bernstein

October 31, 2016

Feature, Spain, Travel

PARK Hyatt Mallorca, the very first European resort of the well-loved luxury hotel brand, has recently swung open its bespoke Balearic blinds in time for the busy summer season. Park Hyatt Mallorca Entrance A...

LFW SS17: PPQ

Sara Hesikova

September 17, 2016

Fashion, Fashion Shows, News

THIS summer it seemed that Greece was the main holiday destination of choice. Next year, we will be packing our espadrilles for Spain. At least according to Amy Molyneaux and Percy Parker of PPQ as their SS17 s...

Glass discovers the best of the old and the new sanctuaries on Mallorca’s idyllic east coast

Nicola Kavanagh

August 30, 2016

Feature, Spain, Travel

SITUATED on the unspoilt and almost completely undeveloped east coast of Mallorca lies a tiny but beautiful bay in the town of Canyamel. I had first visited the bay when I was five years old and remem...

Glass visits the unique Urso Hotel & Spa, Madrid

Sara Hesikova

June 9, 2016

Europe, Feature, Spain, Travel

THE five-star boutique hotel, Urso Hotel & Spa, is the only one of its kind in the cultural centre of Madrid. Every morning you will be treated to a full view of this buzzing city, best enjoyed from a priva...

Biking Barcelona – Glass saddles up to truly discover this Catalan capital

Natalie Egling

May 26, 2016

Europe, Feature, Spain, Travel

THERE is something wonderfully cinematic about cycling in Europe. Think: Guido, Dora and Joshua in La Vita è Bella, the entire Von Trapp clan in The Sound Of Music, and Catherine and her two loves in Jules et J...

Glass interviews four-piece Spanish band – Hinds

Katrina Mirpuri

December 21, 2015

Feature, Music

Hinds are an all-girl four-piece that have recently dominated the music scene with their garage rock sound. Originating from Madrid, the band have gained remarkable success after touring the SXSW Festival and a...

Another side of Tenerife

Thea Macaulay

September 28, 2015

Europe, Feature, Spain

Think Tenerife and a typical sun, sea and sand package tourism destination probably comes to mind, but this fascinating island merits deeper exploration. Step beyond the parade of beach resorts clustered alon...

Hinds release new song Chili Town

Katrina Mirpuri

July 27, 2015

News

The Spanish four-piece Hinds have shared a new song from their debut album which they describe as a “winner”. They have recently signed with a new independent record label Lucky Number. The Hinds gir...

Three’s a charm – José Pizarro launches City restaurant

Becky Zanker

June 7, 2015

Dining, Feature

Each of José Pizarro’s restaurants has a distinct personality. For José, the bustling tapas bar on Bermondsey Street, it’s an informal one – people knock elbows as they scan chalk boards of always delicious, ...

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