Category: Spain
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15 wonderful things to do in Cáceres, Spain
15 WONDERFUL THINGS TO DO IN CÁCAERES, SPAIN. When I was planning a recent walk through Extremadura on the Vía de la Plata, I came across Cáceres. If I’m honest, I had never heard of the city, which now feels surprising. It happened to be one half of the Lotus…
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18 fabulous things to do in Salamanca for a wonderful weekend
18 FABULOUS THINGS TO DO IN SALAMANCA FOR A WONDERFUL WEEKEND. We had a feeling we would enjoy Salamanca. It has all the right ingredients. Firstly, there’s no airport, which is always a good indicator that it won’t be overrun with tourists. There’s an abundance of historical sights. It claims…
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13 of the best places to visit in Galicia
13 OF THE BEST PLACES TO VISIT IN GALICIA. After walking the Camino through Galicia several times, we’ve spent a fair amount of time getting to know this quiet, green corner of Spain. Each visit, we’ve found somewhere new to love. If you’re planning a trip to Galicia, or maybe…
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10 places not to miss in Asturias
10 PLACES NOT TO MISS VISITING IN ASTURIAS. Asturias, tucked between Cantabria and Galicia, has become one of our favourite regions to spend time in. Ever since I met a friend from Oviedo and heard her stories about Asturian food, wild landscapes, and local traditions, I’d been curious to see…
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Tineo, Asturias: a short guide
TINEO, ASTURIAS: A SHORT GUIDE. Tineo is one of the first larger towns you’ll reach on the Camino Primitivo, sitting about 65 kilometres from Oviedo. Built across a hillside, it has the feel of a true Asturian mountain town, with steep lanes, stone houses, and wide views across the valleys.…
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11 things not to miss in Lugo, Galicia
11 THINGS NOT TO MISS IN LUGO, GALICIA. When I first entered the city walls of Lugo, I must have looked so excited, as a busy-looking local stopped to ask if I wanted a picture. I’ve never been able to hide my feelings from my face, and at that moment…
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Explore Mérida: A Hidden Gem of Roman Ruins in Spain
A CITY GUIDE TO MERIDA, SPAIN. MORE ROMAN RUINS THAN YOU MIGHT EXPECT. Somewhat hidden away in Spain’s Extremadura region, Mérida isn’t usually the first place people think of when planning a trip to Spain. But after spending a few days there at the end of the Camino Mozarabe, I…
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How to Spend the Perfect Day in Cordoba on the Camino Mozarabe
HOW TO SPEND THE PERFECT DAY IN CORDOBA ON THE CAMINO MOZARABE. The Camino Mozarabe allows you to walk through through some of southern Spain’s most beautiful and lesser-known landscapes, quaint villages, mountains and olive groves. But few moments on the Camino Mozarabe, are quite as spectacular as the arrival…
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One day in Santillana del Mar: A short guide
ONE DAY IN SANTILLANA DEL MAR: A SHORT GUIDE. Arriving in Santillana del Mar feels like stepping into a movie set. That may sound like hyperbole, but I promise it is not. This enchanting medieval town, located in Cantabria, is often dubbed “the town of three lies” because it’s neither…
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10 best things to do in A Coruña by day and at night
10 best things to do in A Coruña – a city guide to where to eat, sleep and explore in this Northern Spanish city. Is A Coruña worth visiting? A Coruña is a city of contrasts. The coast is stunning, the perfect place for a windswept walk in winter months,…