The American airmen and their families are long gone — they left when the air base closed in 1992. But the allure of the cheerful, flat-roofed homes has only grown over the years, as has the popularity of the iconic golf course, which is now managed by the Spanish Ministry of Defense. The Torres de San Lamberto homes were commissioned following the signing of a military alliance between the United States and Spain in 1953, which aimed to put an end to Spain’s international isolation after World War II. Twenty-two years ago, Pilar Rubio, an architect employed by the city council, snapped one up for $200,000. Even though her home could fetch double that amount on the market today, she’s not selling.

Source: International New York Times September 10, 2021 13:18 UTC