Looking for adventures in Spain that are unusual, delightful, memorable and beyond the guide book? Read on. We’ve developed a curated list of things to do in Spain that fulfill that criteria and then some. These Spanish activities and adventures […]
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A 2 WEEK ITINERARY FOR ASTURIAS: NORTHERN SPAIN’S PARADISE
A two-week itinerary for Asturias is not enough to see all this region has to offer, but it’s a start. There are lots of reasons to love it. Asturias’ moniker, “Spain’s natural paradise” is well deserved. The region is greener […]
BEST PLACES TO VISIT IN ASTURIAS AND GALICIA IN NORTHERN SPAIN
The regions of Asturias and Galicia in northern Spain are full of natural beauty, outstanding unique cuisine and history dating from the Paleolithic. These regions, frequently referred to as “green Spain” are very different from the rest of the country. […]
EXPLORING FAMILY HERITAGE IN ASTURIAS, SPAIN
I recently purchased an ancestry test kit. The results were not a total surprise. I knew our Cuban family originated in Spain. What surprised me was the percentage of Spanish heritage that originated in Asturias. Naturally I became curious about […]
PRINCIPALITY OF ASTURIAS, SPAIN: CULTURE, NATURE AND CUISINE
The Principality of Asturias is not the first choice when people go to Spain. Visitors to Spain tend to concentrate on the classics; Madrid and Barcelona, and justifiably so, they’re great cities. But there are other lesser known areas with […]
HIKING THE CARES RIVER TRAIL ACROSS SPAIN’S PICOS DE EUROPA
I had been hearing and reading about hiking the Cares River trail in Picos de Europa National Park for years. The park is a hiking mecca filled with breathtaking trails. The Cares River trail is said to be the most […]
EXPLORE WESTERN SPAIN: ROMAN RUINS AND CONQUISTADORES
You will find many unexpected and pleasant surprises when you explore western Spain, especially the province of Extremadura. Extremadura, far to the west of the country and bordering Portugal is an area of vast, dry plains and rich history. Many […]