Welcome to Seville - capital of Andalusia and one of the most distinctive and fascinating cities not just in Spain, not just in Europe, but in the entire world! In this episode the Hispanophiles take a trip to the ancient city to uncover its magnificent past, unearth some of its dark secrets and point out some of the most breath-taking sites Seville has to offer. From UNESCO World Heritage Sites to abandoned space rockets, join us on our trip to Spain's 4th largest city!

In episode 003, the Hispanophiles delve into the history books to understand the evolution of the tourism industry in Spain and how it became one of the world's most popular holiday destinations!

Your hosts examine how Spain transformed itself through the 20th century, the incredible impact international tourism had for the Spanish (economically and culturally), what the future for Spanish tourism might look like and the potential dangers that an economic reliance on tourism poses for the country.

From the Camino de Santiago to package holidays on the Costa del Sol, all is revealed in this episode! Listen, like, subscribe and enjoy!

In this episode, the Hispanophiles explore Spain's extraordinary geography, from the top of the highest mountains to the bottom of the deepest rivers. Taking a step back, the Hispanophiles ask the big questions about the country's main geographical features while also sharing their thoughts on some of their earliest culture shocks in Spain. Enjoy!