Alex Polizzi's Secret Spain

Alex starts her Spanish odyssey in the North East of the country; her journey will start by sampling the fine wines of La Rioja and experiencing the craziness of the San Fermin festival in the Basque Country.

Alex embarks on a trip along the Costa Blanca and explores the thriving city of Valencia, the birthplace of Spain's most famous dish: paella.

Alex continues her journey and explores Europe's driest place: the desert of Tabernas, in Eastern Andalucia; she follows the footsteps of many film directors and visits the "Fort Bravo" movie set.

Alex visits the international party destination of Marbella to find out about its history; she will then travel to the forgotten, wild frontier lands of Western Andalucia.

Alex explores the undiscovered Spanish inland, visiting the windmills in the old town of Salamanca; the highlight of Alex's journey will be Madrid, the beating heart of Spain.

Alex ends her journey in the North Western corner of Spain, this area resembles Ireland a lot more than Southern Europe; Alex starts her trip in the ragged Coast of Death, sampling an unusual local delicacy.