Out in Spain’s far west, the autonomous community bordering central Portugal is made up of the country’s two largest provinces, Badajoz and Cáceres, and is home to some amazing sights both historical and natural, along with some very tasty cuisine, indeed. Extremadura’s capital Mérida is...
Ever seen the old Sean Connery movie The Name of the Rose, or read the historical novel by Umberto Eco? If not, I highly recommend them. And it’s just their mysterious, mystical atmosphere of the Middle Ages that you’ll find in some of the most evocative...
In recent years our country’s become increasingly well known for its lovely, high-quality wine regions in places like La Rioja, Ribera del Duero, Catalonia, and even Galicia. But even the most “unexpected” areas of Spain have a lot to offer, fruit-of-the-vine-wise. A good example is...
Among other things, Provence is famous for its extensive fields of lavender, used in cosmetics and perfume, as food ingredients, and in dozens of other products. But relatively few people outside Spain’s Guadalajara province may be aware that fields of this fragrant, pinkish-purple bloom also...
Spain is packed with dramatic national and regional nature parks, reserves, and protected areas, from the Canary Islands off the Atlantic coast of Africa to the Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean Sea. On the mainland, too, there are dozens, and one lesser known one that...
OK, we’ll admit that Madrid doesn’t exactly stand out for its beaches full of tourists, but when it comes to organizing festivals to brighten the beginning of summer, refresh the spirit and bring you a roster of artists that you will rarely see together at...
Everyone knows it: those who live there and those who are lucky enough to visit. Expats, exchange students, those born in other parts of the country...
If you’re young and you crave excitement, it’s a safe bet that Madrid tops your list of favorite destinations. And if this is not the case, it must be because you are not fully aware of what the capital of Spain has to offer you:...
Madrid is fun and so much more! Many young people choose Spain’s capital to learn languages or to improve them, both in winter and in summer. And for those who are interested in learning Spanish, the second most spoken language in the world, looking for...
Yay! We’re going to Candelario, one of the most beautiful and amazing towns in Spain’s Salamanca province. To begin with, we’ll answer three questions you might have before embarking on this beautiful adventure: we’ll explain the how, the why and the what for. How Do You...
