From the Alhambra and Nasrid Palaces of Granada to the ancient mosques of Algeciras, as the far-right VOX party bans Arabic in schools, Spanish converts rebuild Muslim communities, and engineers restore thousand-year-old Moorish water channels to fight the climate crisis. Spain isn't just remembering its Islamic past. It turns out it might need it more than ever.
Sunday, June 28, 2026
Islam in Spain: The Unfinished History Still Dividing Spain | Beyond Borders
Jun 25, 2026 | Islam in Spain and the unfinished history still dividing the country is the subject of our latest Beyond Borders documentary. Who owns the legacy of Al-Andalus, and what does it mean for Spain's identity today and tomorrow?
From the Alhambra and Nasrid Palaces of Granada to the ancient mosques of Algeciras, as the far-right VOX party bans Arabic in schools, Spanish converts rebuild Muslim communities, and engineers restore thousand-year-old Moorish water channels to fight the climate crisis. Spain isn't just remembering its Islamic past. It turns out it might need it more than ever.
From the Alhambra and Nasrid Palaces of Granada to the ancient mosques of Algeciras, as the far-right VOX party bans Arabic in schools, Spanish converts rebuild Muslim communities, and engineers restore thousand-year-old Moorish water channels to fight the climate crisis. Spain isn't just remembering its Islamic past. It turns out it might need it more than ever.
