by Katharina Giesler | Dec 6, 2017 | Castilla and Leon
Sheltered by the Sierra Gredos Mountains of Castile-Leon is the stunning World Heritage City of Ávila. Behind its city walls lies a precious set of churches and Renaissance palaces, bearing evidence to the past wealth of the town. Being the birthplace of Saint Teresa...
by Katharina Giesler | Oct 18, 2017 | Castilla and Leon
The city of León is often overlooked as a Spanish destination, which may add to its appeal for the travellers who do arrive there. Its architecture tells a centuries-long story of rich history, which is topped off with a lively energy and many modern attractions. Wrap...
by Katharina Giesler | Nov 2, 2016 | Castilla and Leon
Spain has much to offer when it comes to religious tourism, and travellers don’t need to be religious to enjoy visiting the many cathedrals, mosques, shrines and holy sites. Following the Holy Route of Saint Teresa of Ávila is one way to see Spain from this enriching...
by Katharina Giesler | Sep 7, 2016 | Spain generally
Starting in Seville, the capital of southern Spain’s Andalusia region, the Silver Way (Via de la Plata) passes through the regions of Extremadura and Castilla y Leon before finishing at Santiago de Compostela in Galicia. This astounding route reveals the true richness...
by Katharina Giesler | Jun 29, 2016 | Castilla and Leon, Northern Spain
The St. James Way, also known as the Camino de Santiago, has been an attraction since the Middle Ages and today draws hundreds of thousands of visitors each year – especially after the tourist boom in 2004, related to the Holy Year of Jacob. Today, this stunning...
