Calendar Easter Week in Spain: destinations to live it intensely When is Easter celebrated in Spain? In March or April, because the dates change every year. Spain transforms over these days. Everybody, everywhere, turns out to experience one of Spain's most traditional events to the full. ...
Routes Sailing route in the Balearic Islands If someone mentions “Balearic Islands” we instantly picture a typical scene we would all like to be in: coves lapped by turquoise sea in the heart of the Mediterranean and surrounded by Mediterranean forests where time stands still. ...
Routes Route around the province of Cáceres A trip to Caceres (in northern Extremadura) means a pleasant surprise for the traveller. It’s a little-known fact that there is something attractive - even addictive - in this inland area of Spain. Could it be the unique nature reserves, such as Monfragüe Natural Park? Or perhaps, its two UNESCO World Heritage sites? ...
Routes The Silver Route and its surrounding areas in the province of León We have some recommendations for you as you explore the Silver Route on its way through the province of León, in northern Spain, in the region of Castile and León. The Silver Route or Vía de la Plata was once an important Roman road, running from northern to southern Spain in the days of the Empire. ...
Nature, Routes Canal of Castile Route: an 18th century river dream come true How do you fancy sailing through the heart of Castile and Leon, in Spain’s interior, hundreds of kilometres from the sea? At two and a half hours from Madrid by car, this route is perfect for a family getaway and to discover the first civil engineering projects of the 18th century in Spain. What is the Canal of Castile? ...
Routes The Northern Way The Cantabrian Sea and the nature of northern Spain are the stars of the Northern Way, which reaches Santiago de Compostela through the regions of the Basque Country, Cantabria, Asturias, and Galicia. ...
Routes The Primitive Way The Primitive Way is very similar to the original route of the Way of Saint James (Camino de Santiago), which began in the 9th century with the discovery of the tomb of Saint James the Apostle and the devotion of King Alfonso II, who made a pilgrimage.
Routes Route of the Spanish language Discovering the origins of Spanish by visiting the landmarks on the Route of the Spanish Language is an opportunity to explore the monumental beauty and landscapes of the various cities and places in Spain that are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, such as Ávila, Salamanca, Alcalá de Henares or the monasteries of San Millán de la Cogolla.
Routes 7-day tour of Andalusia Are you planning a trip to southern Spain for your next holiday? Perhaps you’re wondering what would be the best route? Andalusia is the country’s second largest region –about 600 kilometres from one end to the other– so we recommend at least a week if you want to visit its best-known towns. ...