Bando de la Huerta spring fiesta

The “Bando de la Huerta” celebration comes on the first Tuesday after Easter, coinciding with the most important day of the Spring Fiestas. It consists of a parade of oxen-drawn carriages and booths from which the participants, known as "huertanos", throw food at the spectators. ...

Burial of the Sardine

The "Entierro de la Sardina" (Burial of the Sardine) is a traditional parade which normally closes the Carnival celebrations. In Murcia, this event stands out for certain characteristics that make it highly original. ...

Santísima y Vera Cruz Fiesta

This fiesta has been celebrated since the Middle Ages and is a mixture of culture, history and legend, where all the locals get involved. It has two main spectacles: the Wine Horses, and the Moors and Christians celebrations. The latter represent the battles that took place between the two sides way back in history. ...

Moors and Christians Festival, Alcoy-Alcoi

The festival of Moors and Christians is the most important event of the year in Alcoy. It is dedicated to San Jorge, a figure shrouded in ancestral traditions. They have been celebrated since the sixteenth century and commemorate a battle that took place in 1276. ...

Grape harvest festival in Jerez de la Frontera

The celebrations pay tribute to the three emblematic elements in the culture of Jerez de la Frontera: wine, horses and flamenco. Grape stomping, gastronomy, street theatre, music and popular culture fill the city’s streets with fun and high spirits. ...

Los Caballos del Vino

Cante de las Minas Festival

The old La Unión Public Market is the site for this major festival, representing the flamenco history of the mining tradition in this area of Murcia. Flamenco is the absolute star of the event, which, since its creation in 1961, has promoted the musical genre in its most classical to contemporary, avant-garde incarnations. ...

A day of culture in Santiago de Compostela

Thousands of people flock to Santiago de Compostela with a single desire: to discover the Cathedral, the end point of the Camino de Santiago. On our day of culture in the city, we will of course visit this monumental work of art, but we’ll also have time for much, much more. ...

Route around the province of Cáceres

A trip to Caceres (in northern Extremadura) means a pleasant surprise for the traveller. It’s a little-known fact that there is something attractive - even addictive - in this inland area of Spain. Could it be the unique nature reserves, such as Monfragüe Natural Park? Or perhaps, its two UNESCO World Heritage sites? ...

One day in Toledo

One day in Toledo never seems enough. The famous “city of three cultures” is expecting you very close to the country’s capital, scarcely 70 kilometres from Madrid and connected by high-speed train in a journey of around half an hours. ...

The Silver Route and its surrounding areas in the province of León

We have some recommendations for you as you explore the Silver Route on its way through the province of León, in northern Spain, in the region of Castile and León. The Silver Route or Vía de la Plata was once an important Roman road, running from northern to southern Spain in the days of the Empire. ...

The Vía de la Plata (Silver Route)

From Seville to Gijón, going through heritage cities like Mérida, Salamanca, León and Astorga. This is the route of the historic Roman road which ran between northern and southern Spain, one of the most important on the Iberian Peninsula at that time. ...

The Way of El Cid

Have you heard of ‘The Song of El Cid’? It is a famous Spanish poem from the 12th century that tells the story of the legendary knight Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, 'El Cid Campeador', or Cid the Outstanding Warrior. We suggest reliving his adventures in an exciting way: by travelling to Spain and following the route that appears in the book itself. ...

The Northern Way

The Cantabrian Sea and the nature of northern Spain are the stars of the Northern Way, which reaches Santiago de Compostela through the regions of the Basque Country, Cantabria, Asturias, and Galicia. ...

Two days in Bilbao

If you fancy a two-day getaway and you want to visit some of the most avant garde cities in Spain, then Bilbao is the place for you. Even if you only have 48 hours, you will have enough time to see the most innovative buildings by different international architects, such as the Guggenheim and even the monuments of the old quarters. ...

Travel to Aranjuez from Madrid

During your stay in Madrid, we suggest an excursion to the town of Aranjuez, to the south of the capital. It’s quite close and easy to get to, and you’ll love exploring the site, a UNESCO World Heritage Cultural Landscape with spectacular gardens and magnificent heritage buildings like the Royal Palace evoking 500 years of history. ...

Malaga in two days

Malaga has been experiencing a cultural upheaval in the past few years. The birthplace of Pablo Picasso, it now has some of the last decade’s most interesting new museums, and daring street art has sprung up in neighbourhoods like the Barrio de las Artes. ...

Route of the Spanish language

Discovering the origins of Spanish by visiting the landmarks on the Route of the Spanish Language is an opportunity to explore the monumental beauty and landscapes of the various cities and places in Spain that are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, such as Ávila, Salamanca, Alcalá de Henares or the monasteries of San Millán de la Cogolla.

Granada in two days

Tour Granada in two days and surrender to the charms of this city that captivates all five senses. A fascinating look at the Alhambra, the smell of jasmine in the Albaicín district, the sound of flamenco in Sacromonte and the taste of its gastronomy will be enough to win you over. ...

Five great road trips through Catalonia

Five ways to explore Catalonia on a road trip. All these routes combine culture, nature and great food and can be completed in four or five days.

Routes along the Catalan coast and Pyrenees

We recommend a trip to a side of Catalonia that combines nature and culture particularly well. Objective: enjoy two global tourism icons: The coast of the Mediterranean Sea and the Pyrenees mountain range. The journey can either be completed in two weeks or slightly longer. It is always better to take longer and devote more time to the trip. ...

Zaragoza in two days

Zaragoza is the perfect destination for a city getaway. Here, you will find the best way to discover the city in two days and endless ideas for your next visit. Exploring Zaragoza on foot is easy, since most of its tourist attractions are found in the old town, one of the largest in Spain. ...

A trip to San Lorenzo de El Escorial from Madrid

If you're visiting Madrid, you should definitely set aside half a day to discover San Lorenzo de El Escorial. It's an essential visit. The Monastery is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with secrets from the history of Spain hidden inside. Also, the town itself is charming, and surrounded by beautiful scenery.

Sailing route in the Balearic Islands

If we hear “Balearic Islands” we immediately imagine a typical scene where we would all like to be: Mediterranean coves with turquoise waters, surrounded by lush forests where you want time to just stop. ...