by Katharina Giesler | Apr 5, 2016 | Extremadura
Every spring, visitors make the journey to the Jerte Valley near the city of Caceres in the Extremadura region of western Spain. They come to see the beautiful rolling hills covered in white, but there’s not a flake of snow in sight – the countryside is covered in...
by Katharina Giesler | Mar 30, 2016 | Spain generally
Each year, thousands of visitors of all walks, faiths and backgrounds follow the footprints that Jews have left on Spain for over 1,000 years. There are countless fascinating Jewish heritage sites all over Spain and on and off the beaten track. Since the days of the...
by Katharina Giesler | Mar 22, 2016 | Spain generally
Those visiting Spain during the week before Easter will witness a country in complete transformation with one of its most spectacular and traditional events. Semana Santa, or Holy Week, fills the streets all around Spain with the beating of drums, masses of colorful...
by Katharina Giesler | Mar 16, 2016 | Levante
Every March, while many people around the world eagerly await chirping birds, budding trees and other signs of spring, Valencians are putting the finishing touches on their fallas. These highly flammable papier-mache sculptures of celebrities, politicians and...
by Katharina Giesler | Mar 9, 2016 | Andalusia
Nature lovers and hikers travelling near Malaga in southern Spain won’t want to pass up the chance to visit one of the most stunning and exhilarating routes in Spain. El Caminito del Rey (the King’s Little Pathway offers hikers some truly one-of-a-kind souvenirs: the...
