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San Fermines
Every July a small city in the north of Spain becomes the most important place in the world: from the 6th to the 14th of July, in Pamplona it takes place the world-wide known San Fermines.
Day trip to Costa da Morte
Galicia has always been a stark place of unreal beauty. Inland, thick forests and deep green valleys. On the coast, cliffs and steep capes. The difficult orography made Galicia a unique region with its own particular culture.
Don Quixote Tour
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Don Quixote and the World Book Day
Every 23th of April takes place the World Book Day in many countries. Promoted by the UNESCO this is a day to encourage reading and defend the authors’ rights. The date has not been chosen by chance. In April 23th 1616 two geniuses died: William Shakespeare and Miguel de Cervantes.
Easter in Spain
Easter in Spain is lived in a very special way. Spain has historically been, and is, a Catholic country and the tradition of Easter or Holy Week goes back to medieval times. Easter is a time of sorrow and redemption for the Catholic religion and the Holy Week is full of centenary traditions.
The Castle Route
The Castle Route is perfect now that spring has come and sunny days are taking over the winter weather. If you are planning on travelling to Spain you cannot miss the chance of visiting the medieval city of Toledo and its surroundings.
The Fallas: fire in Valencia
The Fallas in Valencia will live tonight its big night! The fallas, amazing monuments that took a year to build and prepare, will burn in hours and disappear in flames forever.
Tapas tour in my barrio
Seville begins to live when the sun starts to set, and the orange weaves magic across the Sevillian sky. The orange magic touches everything, from the streets that glow to the street lamps that light up Seville’s cobblestone paths, the whiff of orange serenades Seville.
Getting ready for a Spanish Christmas
As the end of the year approaches in many corners of the world, people rush to have all the preparations ready to enjoy this holidays with colleagues, friends and family! Here is our particular final countdown to live this celebration the Spanish way!
Haunted Madrid
Today we invite you to discover the ghost stories some important buildings in Madrid bear. There many witnesses through the centuries who claim to have had paranormal encounters within their walls… Banging doors, voices recorded from other dimension and unsolved crimes are just some of the ingredients of the haunted Madrid!
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