Soria is a hidden gem located in central northern Spain, at the eastern end of the Castile and Leon region. This land of poets is about two hours from Madrid and is one of the least populated regions in Spain. The city lies by river Douro (or Duero as we say in Spanish) which is […]
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Jarandilla de la Vera is one of those off-the-beaten-path places in Spain that deserve a visit. Located in the western region of Extremadura, Jarandilla has a lot to offer. It houses one of the most beautiful hotels in Spain -a former castle turned Parador- it\’s close to the stunning Monasterio de Yuste where Emperor Carlos
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Spanish cities are beautiful, but I prefer hidden gems, unique places off the beaten path that leave you speechless. In Spain you can find countless quaint villages with cobblestone streets, houses with geraniums on their balconies and so peaceful that will make you want to move in. In fact, there is an association that gives
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Toledo is one of Spain’s most popular cities. In 1987 it was named a World Heritage Site by the United Nations because of its wide variety of historical monuments, most of which are religious and show the city’s cultural diversity over the centuries. Being only one hour away from Madrid, Toledo is an essential day
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A week ago, we turned another pager of the calendar, summer is closer than we think! I’m sure many of you are thinking of where to go for your summer vacation. We like to spend a week every year on a beach resort in the Spanish coast of Andalusia. Endless beaches, fresh seafood and fish,
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Galicia is one of Spain\’s best kept secrets. It\’s often overlooked because of its wet climate but it\’s actually the weather and location in the northwest of Spain which make Galicia so unique. There is a plethora points of interest from castles or cathedrals to one-of-a-kind beaches, green landscapes and Celtic influenced festivals… There are
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Parador de Gredos is a luxury hotel in Sierra de Gredos mountain range. It\’s located near the town of Navarredonda de Gredos. This is the first Parador ever created and opened its doors in 1928. This former hunting lodge and inn established by king Alfonso XIII, is the perfect starting point for hikes and excursions to unique
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Toledo is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Spain due to its impressive amount of heritage sites. If that wasn\’t enough, the region has even more to offer like the charming town of Oropesa. Oropesa is one of the oldest inhabited sites in Spain, dating back to 1761 BC when the legend says
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It was high time I wrote a post about the place I\’ve called my hometown since I was 10. Leon is a city in the North-West of Spain and belongs to the region of Castilla y Leon. It is a magical city that draws visitors from across the world because of its combination of stunning
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Spain has a whole heap of national heritage sites, charming towns and little villages. Being Spanish I\’m obviously biased, but trust me there\’s so much to see apart from vibrant cities like Madrid and Barcelona. Spain is not well-known for its Christmas markets like other European cities but it still has a lot to offer.
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