Avila celebrates its Jubilee Year

Avila celebrates its Jubilee Year

In the central-western region of Castile-Leon, nestled into the Sierra Gredos Mountains, we find the World Heritage City of Avila. Within the ancient walls of this provincial capital there lie stunning churches and Renaissance palaces, evidence of the Avila’s historic...
City Portrait: Santander

City Portrait: Santander

Santander is the Cantabrian capital, a lively seaside city built upon the rocky Magdalena Peninsula. It boasts fine urban beaches, busy shopping streets, a hopping bar and restaurant scene, and some intriguing cultural attractions. This is enriched with the passage of...
The AVE: Connecting cities in Spain

The AVE: Connecting cities in Spain

Spain’s network of airports makes it easy to get around the country quickly, but for those who would rather avoid air travel without losing precious time, the AVE makes it possible. These high-speed trains travel at close to 200 miles per hour (310 km/h), so will get...
New in Madrid: the Norman Foster Foundation

New in Madrid: the Norman Foster Foundation

As of June in Madrid, there will soon be yet another cultural attraction. To an offering that includes the famous Prado and Thyssen-Bornemisza museum, as well as a wide array of lesser-known centers for contemporary culture, collaborative creativity, and public art,...
UNESCO World Heritage city: Cuenca

UNESCO World Heritage city: Cuenca

In the region of Castile-La Mancha, between the Júcar and Huécar river canyons, lies the city of Cuenca. A UNESCO World Heritage site, this dramatically placed city boasts a wealth of perfectly preserved monuments and architecture representing a diversity of cultures....