Central Spain, Madrid and Extremadura
I have to share insights from my recent trip to Madrid, the Spanish Capital. Although I have been travelling to Madrid since 2006 and know the city well. This last trip was excellent as I spent a whole week just getting to know the city in …
Choosing a destination to explore in Spain isn´t simple with so many places to see. Andalucia and Catalonia are popular choices whereas Trujillo Extremadura isn´t the most obvious choice. Yet this region is an ideal destination for those looking to see historic sites, real Spanish towns …
Recently I spent a few days exploring the stunning city of Salamanca. Although I was there in February 2020 I didn´t get to explore the city properly. This return visit over a weekend in October 2020 allowed me to visit all the main sights and get …
48h in Alcala de Henares Alcala de Henares is another Spanish city with stunning architecture and plenty of history. The city centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, together with the University. In November I spent a weekend exploring the main monuments. As this is well …
On a recent Autumn escape I travelled North to Valladolid to explore the region.Valladolid is a short train ride from Madrid and well known for its 5 wine regions: Ribera del Duero, Rueda, Toro, Tierra de León, and Cigales. The architecture in the city is pretty …
Madrid on Business I lost count of how many times I have visited Madrid over the years. This time I was in the Spanish capital on business. FITUR is the annual Trade Fair for the Tourism sector. Held each January the Spanish Tourism community reunite at …
Discovering the history behind the mysterious Temple of Debod. On the 1st December I was in Madrid after a trip from Tel Aviv. To break up the travelling I planned 24 hours in the Spanish capital. Wandering around the Plaza España and Palacio Reial was a …