By Rupert Parker
They used to say that all roads led to Rome, but in medieval times, people started going the opposite way.  All Christians, across Europe, were urged by the Pope to make the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela in the far North West of Spain to atone for their sins.
The route was known as the Way of St James and, a thousand years later, you can still follow in their footsteps, even if you’re not remotely religious.
St James, the Shipwrecked Disciple
Legend has it that a boat carrying the body …

By Kate McWilliams
After a long cold winter, those itching for ‘A Taste of Spain’ should head to Regent Street on Sunday 6 June 2010 when central London will host this year’s Spanish festival. Graced with giant paellas, flamenco dancers, medieval food markets and a range of interactive sports challenges and events to demonstrate Spain’s vast sports offering, it’s a great mini holiday for all. With music, sports, dance and delicious ‘comida Española’, visitors will be whisked away for a day to Spain’s sunny shores.
Spain is the UK’s favourite holiday destination …