Iberian Ways – travels in Spain and Portugal
The Spain and Portugal specialists for over 25 years
If 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 …
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Olite, a set on Flickr. Medieval markets and fairs are quite commonplace in Spain these days but we’ve never come across one quite as special as that of Olite. An …
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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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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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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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After the roof tops of the Cathedral at Santiago we were taken to the Pazo de Oca, a beautiful old baroque mansion, south of Santiago at San Estevo de Oca, …
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Elegant and sophisticated yet above all friendly, lively and fun, Comillas has it all… With its naturally sheltered golden sandy beach, the finest collection of Catalan Modernist architecture outside of …
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