by Katharina Giesler | Apr 17, 2019 | Spain generally
Each year during Semana Santa (Easter week), Spain is completely transformed. All day and night, the streets of cities and towns are filled with beating drums, bright masses of flowers, parades of religious sculpture, and an intensely moving atmosphere. It can be hard...
by Katharina Giesler | Apr 3, 2019 | Castilla and Leon
As the capital of Castile and Leon, Valladolid is a lively city with a strong Spanish character. With an abundant sprinkling of monuments to bear witness to the city’s rich history, and a large student population that keeps the streets bustling, Valladolid is an...
by Katharina Giesler | Mar 27, 2019 | Northern Spain
The mention of Spanish beaches tends to conjure images of endless stretches of golden sand, warm beneath an always sunny Mediterranean sky…but there’s another side to the Spanish coast. The Green Coast (la Costa Verde) in Asturias stretches 350 kilometers along the...
by Katharina Giesler | Mar 20, 2019 | Spain generally
Spain is a full of simple pleasures: great weather, beautiful nature, fresh cuisine, traditional villages… Of course, all this makes a perfect setting to enjoy the finer things in life as well! For those who are looking to treat themselves to something special while...
by Katharina Giesler | Mar 13, 2019 | Castilla and Leon
Spain is known for its tradition, history, and cultural diversity. This is backed up by UNESCO’s recognition of these treasures – Spain has the third highest number of World Heritage Sites of any country in the world. Various cities are included in UNESCO’s...
