It’s Carnival Time
Running from mid February until Ash Wednesday, carnival time is a big thing in Spain. It is celebrated all over the country and in many different ways, reflecting the rich …
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Running from mid February until Ash Wednesday, carnival time is a big thing in Spain. It is celebrated all over the country and in many different ways, reflecting the rich …
Read MoreIf you hear the word “horreo” mentioned you might automatically associate it with something horrific, something out of some chilling horror film, but put aside your fears. As you travel …
Read MoreThe moment you see turrón (an almond sweetmeat), marzipan and polvorones (crumbly biscuits) on the shelves in the shops, you know that Christmas is on its way here in Spain. …
Read MoreFor years, bullfighting has been perceived as a symbol of Spanish culture. Bullfighters were seen as charismatic heroes, as the true essence of masculinity, and Hollywood stars like Ava Gardner …
Read MoreLeave the rugged Cantabrian coast behind you and wind your way up the dramatic gorge of La Hermida with the bubbling river Deva running through, into the verdant valley of …
Read MoreSitting out on the decking, almost floating, on the impressively wide estuary at San Vicente de la Barquera in Western Cantabria, slowly savouring “a desert island of foie gras”, one …
Read MoreBordering Portugal, in the mid-west of Spain, is an unspoilt and highly picturesque region called Extremadura, with vast, open landscapes dotted with ancient towns and places of noteworthy cultural appeal. The …
Read MoreAs you drive through the beautiful gently rolling countryside of olives, corks and vines on your approach to the delightful towns of Borba, Estremoz and Vila Vicosa in the Alto …
Read MoreOnce described by Jean-Paul Sartre as ” the most beautiful village in Spain”, the seignorial, medieval village of Santillana del Mar, at one time the capital of the so called …
Read MoreAmong the folds of the valley of Liébana in Cantabria’s south west corner, under the soaring peaks of the Picos de Europa National Park, you can find some real gems …
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