Spain already has symbols that travel the world – from flamenco to paella – but a colossal metal bull, at least 300 metres tall, is now being touted as the nation’s next global calling card. The idea comes from the Spanish Academy of Bullfighting, which wants the sculpture – working title ‘El Toro de España‘ – to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the great tourist icons. More than 30 towns and provinces have put a hand up to host it. One of them has sprinted to the front. Where the giant bull could rise: El Molar’s pitch The early frontrunner is El...