My top tips for 24 autumn escapes in Spain for The Times
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As a Spain specialist, I wrote a feature for The Times about the wild, history-soaked heartland of Spain, exploring how to experience the country’s underrated interior during my favourite season - autumn.
When the summer crowds fade from the coasts, the interior comes into its own. Meandering across ancient hiking trails, quiet heritage cities, and mountain valleys, this feature guides readers through a slower, richer side of Spanish travel centered around local traditions and the autumn harvest.
From sipping freshly poured cider in the rustic chigres of Asturias to following the scent of crushed grapes through Rioja’s historic vineyards, the journey captures the living culture and local terroir that make Spain's interior so captivating once the heat of summer breaks.
