Salamanca catches people off guard. Most visitors know it has one of Spain’s oldest universities and some impressive architecture, but few expect how the city glows golden at sunset or how the student population shapes its atmosphere. The nickname “La Ciudad Dorada” (Golden City) isn’t marketing hyperbole – the Villamayor …
Standing atop a rocky crag just 92 kilometres north-west of Madrid lies Segovia, a treasure trove of Spanish history which remains remarkably preserved despite the passage of centuries. This UNESCO World Heritage gem may be home to only 50,000 people, but it punches well above its weight in cultural significance …
The late 15th century marked a pivotal era in Spanish history, defined by the rule of Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile, collectively known as the Catholic Monarchs of Spain. Their joint reign, beginning with their marriage in 1469 and lasting until Isabella’s death in 1504, laid …
The UNESCO World Heritage site of Segovia lies just 90km north-west of Madrid and makes for one of Spain’s most rewarding day trips. This compact medieval city offers visitors a journey through Spain’s golden age with its remarkably preserved ancient monuments and atmospheric old town. Best of all, tourists in …
Whilst Rioja wines tend to be the favourite tipple of Spanish wine lovers around the world, it is the Ribero Del Duero wine region which produces some of the country’s finest red wines. Its vineyards are spread across the elevated northern plains of Valladolid, Burgos, Segovia and Soria in Castilla …