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Photo of Turrón, marzipan and polvorones
History & Culture

Christmas in Spain

December 18, 2019December 18, 2019 - by Rikke Lyksbo

The 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. …

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Photo of Castro Urdiales' lighthouse
Cantabria / Coast / Special places

Surprising Castro Urdiales

December 3, 2019December 3, 2019 - by Rikke Lyksbo - Leave a Comment

Our big surprise this summer was a visit to Castro Urdiales. During the boom years – pre-crisis of course – the outskirts of Castro have suffered heavily with a lot …

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Photo of Bulls
History & Culture / Sport and adventure

Will Spain ever ban bullfighting?

November 28, 2019December 3, 2019 - by Rikke Lyksbo

For 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 …

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Cantabria / Gastronomy

It is Raining Stars in Cantabria!

November 23, 2019December 2, 2019 - by Rikke Lyksbo - 1 Comment

  Cantabria, along with the rest of Northern Spain, has always been well known for its great home cooked, traditional food “comida casera” at its many small, family run restaurants. …

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Cantabria / Gastronomy / History & Culture / Picos de Europa / Special places

Potes – “The town of bridges and towers”.

November 8, 2019February 20, 2020 - by Rikke Lyksbo

Leave 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 …

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Cantabria / Special places

On our way to sun, sea and sand…

October 14, 2019February 11, 2020 - by Rikke Lyksbo - 1 Comment

From as far back as I can remember, almost every summer brought our yearly holiday to Cantabria, when my two sisters and I would be packed into the car in …

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Cantabria / Coast / Gastronomy / History & Culture / Special places

“Sitting on the dock of the bay” at San Vicente de la Barquera

October 12, 2019February 11, 2020 - by Catherine

Sitting 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 …

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History & Culture / Portugal

Losing your marbles in the Alto Alentejo

December 19, 2017December 19, 2017 - by admin

As 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 …

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Cantabria / History & Culture / Picos de Europa / Special places

Romanesque churches in the Liébana Valley

October 7, 2013June 11, 2019 - by admin - Leave a Comment

Among 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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Cantabria / Gastronomy

Be Game and join “The Great Hunt” in Santander

February 26, 2013February 26, 2013 - by Catherine - Leave a Comment

Come and join the magnificent La Gran Caceria “The Great Hunt” at Hotel Santemar, just back from the beautiful Playa del Sardinero in Santander from 1st -3rd and 7th – …

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