The Camino de Santiago, also known as the Way of St. James, is a network of pilgrimage routes leading to the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia, north-western Spain. This ancient pilgrimage has deep roots in European history and Christian tradition, with its origins dating back to the early …
Sherry, the fortified wine from southern Spain, has a rich history and a distinct flavour profile that sets it apart from other wines. The “Sherry Triangle” is a designated area in the province of Cádiz that is considered the heart of Sherry production. The Sherry Triangle is formed by the …
The north-coast of Spain runs from the French border at Irún as far as A Coruña (La Coruña) in Galicia. This suggested driving tour of northern Spain recommends the best places to visit on the 500km journey from the Basque Country in the east to the border between Asturias and …
Located in the north of Spain between the rivers Oja and Ebro, the Rioja wine region is the most widely recognised ‘denominación de origin’ which produces some of the country’s finest red wines. It is divided into the three sub-regions of Rioja Alta, Rioja Alavesa and Rioja Oriental (previously Rioja …
Lying on the south coast of Portugal, the Algarve is located on the southernmost point of Europe. The mild climate of the Algarve with its 300 days of sunshine per year is its number one attraction which brings vast numbers of northern Europeans to its beautiful beaches and quaint Moorish …
The wine-making region of Somontano nestles in the foothills of the Pyrenees in the little known province of Huesca. This enviable location is home to the Somontano Wine Route which is highly recommended for wine tourists to Spain. It is located halfway between the wine regions of Catalonia and the …
The Camino de Santiago, or Way of St James, is a UNESCO World Heritage route which developed in importance as a religious pilgrimage during the Middle Ages. It was during the 10th century that the first pilgrims travelled along what is now known as the Northern Way following the coast …
I’ve been enjoying a welcome break from the computer over the last couple of months as we’ve been ‘on tour’ in Spain. My aim was to get to a few of the places that I’ve never seen during my years in the country as well as revisiting many old favourites. …
When I first moved to Mallorca the island’s sheer beauty was a shock to me. Along with so many other visitors I had an image of Mallorca as one big holiday resort yet this is so far from the truth. The 30km of coastline on either side of Palma is …