Automobile & Fashion Museum

The fashion collection, displayed alongside the cars and arranged by decade, includes pieces by Balenciaga, Chanel, Dior, Givenchy, Cristobal de Balenciaga, and Yves Saint Laurent. The juxtaposition is thoughtful and often witty — a 1950s Jaguar alongside a Dior New Look dress, both expressing the same era's obsession with curves and elegance. A 1960s Lotus Formula One car beside a Courreges space-age shift dress. A 1970s muscle car beside platform shoes and wide lapels.

The building that houses the collection is itself a highlight — a magnificent 1930s tobacco factory, the Antigua Fabrica de Tabacos, with high-vaulted ceilings and original industrial ironwork that provides an extraordinary backdrop for both the vehicles and the clothing. The space feels like a stage set, but entirely authentic.

The museum is well organised, with clear signage in Spanish and English and an audio guide available in multiple languages. It covers around 6,000 square metres of exhibition space, making it a full two-hour visit for anyone who wants to read the labels.

Practical tips: free entry on the first Sunday of each month. The museum is a fifteen-minute walk from the city centre or easily reached by taxi. A small cafe on the ground floor is a good place to recover before heading back into the city.