Madrid’s enormous Royal Palace (Palácio Real) was designed by two Italian architects, Filippo Juvarra and G. B. Sacchetti, during the reign of Charles III. The first bricks of this massive undertaking were set down in the year 1735. It took almost another 30 years for construction on this grand palace to be finished. Palácio Real, […]
In Ordesa National Park, the cliffs soar high overhead while streams of water flow along the green valleys below. In the winter, El Valle De Ordesa turns white, covered by mounds of snow. If you are a fan of lush forests, giant limestone cliffs and everything alpine, you should definitely spend some time in Spain’s […]
Everyone knows (or most everyone) about the beauty and the rich cultural heritage found in Barcelona. For those of you who would like to enjoy a little Catalan hospitality without the bustle and pollution of a large European city, all you have to do is head up the coast from Barcelona to Tossa de Mar. […]
Summertime is the best time of the year to visit Galicia, an autonomous region located in northwest Spain. When most people think of the Iberian Peninsula, they think about tons and tons of hot and sultry sun. While that’s pretty true, by and large, Galicia has the dubious honor of being the wetness part of […]
A Coruña, the second-largest city in Galicia, and perhaps the most important one economically, sits at the tip of the northwestern reaches of the Iberian Peninsula in Spain. If you head to the west, you’ll be out in the Atlantic Ocean, and if you sail north, you’ll find yourself in the Bay of Biscay. With […]
The emir Abd al-Rahman I began construction on the Mosque of Cordoba in 786, when Spain was still under Moorish rule. Work on the mosque was ongoing, until finished near the end of the tenth century. Abd al-Rahman I wanted to build a magnificent structure as a showcase and symbol of the power, wealth and […]
Just to the west of Tarifa, you’ll find more than six miles of wide, gorgeous beaches. The white sand simply begs any visitor here to tread across this beautiful shoreline. The water is cool and blue, and on most days (when there isn’t any fog) you can see across the narrow Straits of Gibraltar to […]
Gaudí’s masterpiece, La Sagrada Família, or the ‘Temple of the Holy Family,’ is one of the most iconic basilicas on the planet, and a must for any visitor to Barcelona, Spain. The basilica is easily identifiable by its towering pinnacles and its limestone like appearance. Plus it soars higher than any of the buildings in […]
In southern Spain you’ll find the province of Andalusia, and in Andalusia you’ll find the stunning city of Seville, as well as one of the world’s largest cathedrals (the third largest, to be exact), the ‘Catedral’ of Seville. The Catedral stands on the site of the former Almohad Mosque. It was built there to serve […]
Toledo, Spain is a must-see travel destination for anyone visiting Spain. Toledo is located directly south of Madrid and its famous historic roots can be seen in its spectacular cathedrals, monasteries, synagogues, museums and winding roads. Toledo displays numerous beautiful artifacts and buildings from the Roman, Jewish, Christian and Muslims cultures that inhabited Toledo throughout […]
Very few other countries have so many must-see travel destinations. Whether you’re looking for a fun-filled getaway or a scenic city filled with rich history, gorgeous architecture and the world’s most friendly people, Spain is one travel destination you can’t pass up.
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