by Katharina Giesler | May 31, 2016 | Castilla La Mancha
The city of Toledo, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986, is located on a rocky hill above the plains of Castilla-La Mancha, in the very heart of Spain and just 70 kilometers from Madrid. With its stunning churches, synagogues, mosques, city walls, bridges...
by Katharina Giesler | May 25, 2016 | Spain generally
Spain is widely celebrated as the land of flamenco, and one can hardly imagine the country without a soundtrack of strumming guitars and furiously clacking heels. But the Spanish music scene has much more to offer than just the “cante jondo”, especially when it comes...
by Katharina Giesler | May 3, 2016 | Andalusia
With over 300 days of sunshine a year, the Costa de Luz (Coast of Light) in the province of Cadiz and Huelva earns its name. Cute coastal towns and the odd resort dot the shore, with vast spaces of craggy mountains, pine forests, and endless beaches in between. While...
by Katharina Giesler | Apr 12, 2016 | Northern Spain
The region of Asturias in northern Spain can be considered the perfect combination of culture, nature and gastronomy, and the first thing that captures a visitor’s attention is the spectacular green scenery. But there’s more to Asturias than meets the eye – just below...
by Katharina Giesler | Mar 30, 2016 | Spain generally
Each year, thousands of visitors of all walks, faiths and backgrounds follow the footprints that Jews have left on Spain for over 1,000 years. There are countless fascinating Jewish heritage sites all over Spain and on and off the beaten track. Since the days of the...
