The Best Things to Do in Toledo, Spain
Toledo, Spain is a unique walled city with more art and history packed into a small area than almost anywhere else in the world. Here is a list of what to see and do when you’re in Toledo.
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San Sebastián, City of Pintxos
Pintxos are the Basque equivalent of the famous tapas that define casual Spanish cuisine. San Sebastián is the capital of pintxos and is one of the great restaurant cities in the world.
Travel Past 50 Tour to Spain: Cuisine and Culture
Note: This tour was in November 2022. We’re leading a tour to one of our favorite places in all our travels – and our erstwhile second home: Spain. This tour … Read more
What to See and Do in Madrid
What you should be sure to see, do, and eat in Madrid. Museums, restaurants, shopping, and more. And where you should stay while you’re considering whether to move there.
Restaurants in Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain
No matter how you arrive in Santiago–via pilgrimage, air, or train–we advise taking extra time to enjoy the great Galician restaurant scene.
The Cave Paintings of Cantabria, Spain
Among the most intriguing UNESCO World Heritage sites in Spain are the prehistoric cave paintings in Cantabria, including the famed Altamira Caves.
The Two Cathedrals of Zaragoza, Spain
Zaragoza, Spain, the ancient capital of Aragón, has two competing cathedrals, both on the large Plaza del Pilar and each with a unique story. There’s the older Cathedral of the Savior (Catedral del Salvador, known as La Seo) and the important Cathedral of Our Lady of the Pillar (La Basilica de Nuestra Señora del Pilar, or simply, El Pilar).
Food Tours and Cooking in Zaragoza, Spain
An interview with Rutica41 in Zaragoza, Spain, where food tours and cooking classes feature local food, wine and tapas. Plus, see our recipe for Spain’s famous tortilla Española (potato omelet) included here.
The Camino del Norte, the Northern Way to Santiago
Your guide to walking, driving, or eating your way across the Camino del Norte, or the Northern Way of the Camino de Santiago in Spain. From Cantabria, through Asturias and finally to Santiago de Compostela in Galicia, we found the sort of scenic beauty, great food, and intriguing historic context that keep us returning to Spain.
The Windows of the Cathedral of León, Spain
Of all the remarkable cathedrals in Spain, one of the best is the Cathedral of León. The windows, in particular, distinguish León, and are the most remarkable of any church I’ve ever seen.