July 27, 2016
In the summer months, when central Spain is uncomfortably hot and cities like Sevilla become all but abandoned, most visitors (as well as many Spaniards) flock to the shores to keep cool. But for those who want to avoid both the heat and the crowds, there’s another option – head north! Besides being cooler, greener […]
Continue ReadingJuly 20, 2016
It is impossible not to love the Basque city of San Sebastián (Donostia in Basque). Beautiful and sophisticated, with a coastline that postcards are made of and a tapas culture that is unmatched in Spain, why shouldn’t chic San Sebastián also host one of Europe’s best and oldest jazz festivals? 50 years of world-class jazz […]
Continue ReadingJuly 13, 2016
Gibraltar, also known as ‘the Rock’ due to the 3-mile-long limestone ridge that dominates the view (and occupies most of the land), is actually a British territory at the southern tip of Spain. While this curious place is better known for the camera-loving apes that live at the top of the Rock, Gibraltar also offers […]
Continue ReadingJuly 6, 2016
The reasons to visit (and fall in love with) Barcelona and the surrounding region of Catalonia are endless…sun-drenched beaches, centuries of architecture, cuisine to delight all tastes, shopping galore, and world-class culture, to name just a few. And those visiting Barcelona in July have yet another attraction. From July 1 to 31, the Grec Festival […]
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