by Katharina Giesler | Dec 19, 2018 | Andalusia
Malaga is a lively city with an outstanding climate, exceptional beaches and golf courses, vibrant culture, and welcoming locals. But one thing that many people don’t know, is that it’s also an excellent destination for the Christmas season. With bright lights, music,...
by Katharina Giesler | Dec 5, 2018 | Spain generally
In Spain, there are two reasons to go to the opera. The first one, of course, is to see the show. Many magnificent productions grace the stages of Spain’s great opera houses. And this is the second reason: to see the opera houses themselves. Teatro Real in Madrid, the...
by Katharina Giesler | Nov 28, 2018 | Catalonia
On the shores of the Mediterranean, the former Roman Tarraco offers a perfect blend of ancient history and modern comforts. Thanks to its vast archaeological remains, it has been named a World Heritage City, but Tarragona has even more to offer. The Tarragona of today...
by Katharina Giesler | Nov 21, 2018 | Spain generally
From chestnuts to churros con chocolate, Spain has plenty of treats for the chillier months of the year, and dulce de membrillo (quince jelly) stands out among them. Membrillo is Spanish for quince, which is a bright yellow fruit similar in appearance to a pear....
by Katharina Giesler | Nov 14, 2018 | Catalonia
In the northeastern provinces of Tarragona and Lleida lies a fascinating route of imposing monasteries, constructed by the followers of the Cistercian order. The austere spirit of this order can be seen in its architecture, which blends Romanesque and Gothic styles,...
