Between soaring mountains, across arid deserts, parched plains and valleys of fruit orchards and olive groves, down glittering coastlines and along viaducts towering above plunging ravines… there is no better way to see Spain than by train.
Rail enthusiast Tom Chesshyre, author of Slow Trains to Venice, Ticket to Ride and Tales from the Fast Trains, hits the tracks once again to take in the country through carriage windows on a series of clattering rides beyond the popular image of “holiday Spain” (although he stops by in Benidorm and Torremolinos too).
From hidden spots in Catalonia, through the plains of Aragon and across the north coast to Santiago de Compostela, Chesshyre continues his journey via Madrid, the wilds of Extremadura,…
Customers say
Customers find this travel book enjoyable and inspiring, with one noting it’s a must-read for exploring Spain. Moreover, the narrative receives positive feedback for being an interesting account of an interesting journey, and customers appreciate the author’s interest in literature. However, the information quality and emotional depth receive mixed reviews, with some finding it informative while others note superficial descriptions, and one review mentioning a lack of emotional connection. Additionally, the pacing draws mixed reactions, with customers appreciating the focus on experience over speed.







