Routes French Route From the Pyrenees to Santiago de Compostela, the French Way passes through the regions of Aragón, Navarre, La Rioja, Castile and Leon, and Galicia on a route followed by over 150,000 pilgrims every year. ...
Camino de Santiago to Fisterra and Muxía One of the Camino de Santiago's best kept secrets is the possibility of extending the experience to visit the legendary Costa da Morte. The Camino to Fisterra and Muxía is the only one that begins in the Plaza del Obradoiro in Santiago de Compostela, where the rest of the Jacobean routes end. ...
Routes A trip to San Lorenzo de El Escorial from Madrid If you're visiting Madrid, you should definitely set aside half a day to discover San Lorenzo de El Escorial. It's an essential visit. The Monastery is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with secrets from the history of Spain hidden inside. Also, the town itself is charming, and surrounded by beautiful scenery.
Routes Malaga in two days Malaga has been experiencing a cultural upheaval in the past few years. The birthplace of Pablo Picasso, it now has some of the last decade’s most interesting new museums, and daring street art has sprung up in neighbourhoods like the Barrio de las Artes. ...
Urban tourism What to see in the city of Cadiz in one day It’s said that this city in Andalusia is the most ancient in the Western world. In fact it was founded by the Phoenicians in 1100 BC. To really get a feel for Cadiz, you simply have to take a stroll along the seafront promenade, while you admire the spectacular golden dome of the cathedral, explore the narrow streets of the city’s traditional ...
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 Don Quixote Route It’s no exaggeration to say that Don Quixote de la Mancha is one of the most famous books in the history of literature. This novel, which tells the adventures and especially the misfortunes of a man who wanted to be a knight-errant in the land of La Mancha, was written by Miguel de Cervantes in the 17th century, and is among the world’s most ...
Routes, Urban tourism Two days in Madrid With this two-day itinerary you can discover some of the most interesting places in Madrid and make the most of your time if you are only visiting for a weekend. You'll spend 48 unforgettable hours in one of the liveliest cities in Europe.
Routes Route of the Monasteries in the Ribeira Sacra Visiting Galicia, in the north of Spain, is always a great option. If you are also looking for an inspiring inland setting, your destination lies between the provinces of Lugo and Ourense. The Ribeira Sacra, declared a biosphere reserve along with the Serras do Oribio e Courel, is a unique natural enclave of enormous monumental value. ...