Spain is a country of powerful contrasts, where centuries of layered history meet vibrant modern life. Located on the Iberian Peninsula in southwestern Europe, Spain has been shaped by Roman emperors, Moorish rulers, Catholic monarchs, and global explorers. The result is a nation rich in architectural splendor, regional diversity, and cultural intensity unlike anywhere else … Read more
The blue of the sea and the green of the mountains are the colors that characterize the landscape of Cantabria in northern Spain. The autonomous community of Cantabria lies between the Basque Country to the east and Asturias to the west on the northern Spanish coast. One of the main attractions of Cantabria is the … Read more
Have you ever heard of the autonomous community of Castilla-La Mancha in Spain? Small, pretty mountain villages, white windmills and untouched natural parks are just as much a part of the landscape here as historic buildings. For example in Toledo, the capital of Castilla-La Mancha and one of the most visited places in the region. … Read more
Almost every coast in Spain has its own alluring name: Costa del Sol, Costa de la Luz, Costa Tropical… to name but a few. The Costa Cálida, the so-called “warm coast”, which stretches along the entire region of Murcia, is surprisingly one of the lesser known, even though it has some of the most beautiful … Read more
On the border with France in the north of Spain lies the old kingdom of Navarre, one of the smallest autonomous communities in the country. Its history was shaped by the region’s close border location. Navarre is home to numerous medieval towns worth visiting, such as the 900-year-old town of Estella with its historic town … Read more
The west of Spain is one of the lesser-known destinations in central Spain. The region is ideal for individual tours off the beaten track. The hilly landscapes have a very special charm. Pigs, cattle and sheep graze on the green meadows in the shade of oak trees. Vultures circle under the blue sky. Storks build … Read more
