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.
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A city break is always a great way to beat the cooler Autumn months. Most locations in Spain have plenty of blue skies and activities to fill a 48h escape. Some of my favourite destinations for city breaks in Spain
Halloween in Spain On the 1st of November Spain celebrates Todos los Santos. In the past All Saints Day was also celebrated in England too. This festival coincided with the Celtic festival of the dead (Samhain) and was a notable
If you have ever been on a Spanish holiday you may have noticed the way the locals set themselves up for a day at the beach. If you want to enjoy it like a local you are going to need
The Andalusian province of Jaen is known for its Castles and Olive Oil. It is also a wonderful space to connect with nature as it has a vast amount of nature reserves and parks. In June I spent a day
After a summer of dining out and staying in pretty coastal hotels I´m sharing a handful of my travel hacks. Back from your Summer Holiday and already missing the sunshine? Maybe you spent all your holiday money and don´t know
With 89 millon drivers on the road in Spain this summer, here are some tips to make your Spanish Road trip incident free. Planning a Road Trip in Europe Don’t let a breakdown spoil your time on the road. It’s
MICCAI Cultural & Gastronomic Activities Special Programme in Granada from Friday 14th September to Sunday 23rd September 2018 Alhambra Palace Guided Tour Twilight Tour Nasrid Palaces Enjoy a guided visit of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Alhambra
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On the Spain blog this week, instead of writing (it´s too hot…that´s my excuse anyway) it´s your turn to write! I am collecting testimonials about Piccavey.com. Spain blog Testimonials Your comments So I am keen to hear your comments and