Alex Polizzi's Secret Spain
TV Show · Documentary

Spain is a land rich in history, tradition, culture and natural beauty, with a wide-ranging cuisine based on fresh local produce. Join Hotel Inspector Alex Polizzi as she embarks on a personal tour, sharing her passion for the country, culture and people, and making some new discoveries along the way. Alex explores all it has to offer region by region, from its remote villages to its cosmopolitan cities, seeking out its best-kept secrets.

2017 · 45m
Starring Alex Polizzi
Director Chris Williams

Season 1

  • Episode 1
    EPISODE 1
    Episode 1
    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.
    43m
  • Episode 2
    EPISODE 2
    Episode 2
    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.
    43m
  • Episode 3
    EPISODE 3
    Episode 3
    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.
    44m
  • Alex Polizzi's Secret Spain
    EPISODE 4
    Alex Polizzi's Secret Spain
    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.
    43m
  • Episode 5
    EPISODE 5
    Episode 5
    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.
    43m
  • Episode 6
    EPISODE 6
    Episode 6
    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.
    43m

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Cast & Crew

  • Alex Polizzi
    Host
  • C‌W
    Chris Williams
    Director
  • A‌P
    Adrianna Perretta
    Producer

About

Alex Polizzi's Secret Spain

Documentary

Spain is a land rich in history, tradition, culture and natural beauty, with a wide-ranging cuisine based on fresh local produce. Join Hotel Inspector Alex Polizzi as she embarks on a personal tour, sharing her passion for the country, culture and people, and making some new discoveries along the way. Alex explores all it has to offer region by region, from its remote villages to its cosmopolitan cities, seeking out its best-kept secrets.

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Studio
Channel 5
Released
2017
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