Beautiful Spain… a paradise of sunny skies, azure oceans, historical old towns, grand cathedrals, delicious tapas bars, and authentic dances. Travel across Spain’s cities where each one brims with its own unique history and festive attitude. Or trek across the country on the Camino de Santiago to admire Spain’s beautiful countryside. No matter your travel style, Spain is a place for foodies, history lovers, romantics, and night owls alike.
Madrid is the capital city of Spain and one of the largest cities in Europe. This cosmopolitan city is filled with world-class art museums, ancient historical sites, and grand palaces. Exploring a neighborhood or two, going for a stroll on Gran Vía, and dining on tapas and local cuisine all make it on to the list of best things to do in Madrid.
With a well-planned day, you can visit Madrid?s must-see sights, including the Prado National Museum and the Royal Palace, plus tour a famous market, enjoy the view from a rooftop bar and restaurant, and explore one of Madrid?s picturesque neighborhoods.
Taking the train is one of the fastest and most convenient ways to get around Spain. Within an hour, you can travel to Toledo and Segovia. Plus, the Spain?s high-speed trains can get you to some places faster than you can drive there.
Madrid is the largest city in Spain. There is a lot to do here, from visiting its long list of art museums, exploring the city center, and day tripping to nearby destinations. When it comes to planning your Madrid itinerary, there several things to consider.
There are over 500 wineries in La Rioja, ranging from small, boutique vineyards to some of the biggest names in Spanish wine. We spent one week in La Rioja, and in this guide, we list 15 wineries to visit in the Rioja wine region.
Visiting Montserrat is one of the most popular day trips from Barcelona. It’s easy to get to and gives you an opportunity to see the Spanish countryside. The views from the monastery are breathtaking, well worth a day of your time while you are in Barcelona.
A visit to Montserrat is one of the most popular day trips from Barcelona. Many people come here to view this unique, jagged, sawtooth mountain range and its views over the stunning countryside. Montserrat truly is a beautiful place to visit. One of the best ways to get to the top are on your own two feet. Keep reading to learn more about hiking Montserrat.
Girona, located in Catalonia, Spain, sits between Barcelona and Costa Brava. It’s a gorgeous place to visit, with medieval walls, narrow winding city streets, and one of the best preserved Jewish Quarters in Europe. All you need is one day to see the best of Girona, making it a great destination on even the quickest itineraries through Spain. Here are 9 great things to do in Girona…9 reasons why you should visit Girona, Spain.
Barcelona, Spain…this is a city that deserves to be on every traveler’s must-see list. Why? Barcelona is a beautiful city. Think Rome meets Paris. This city is spotless, with wide streets, beautiful architecture, beaches, palm trees, cafés, and boutique shopping. Throw in some tapas, Gaudí, and cava, and you have yourself a fabulous destination just waiting to be explored. For one week Tim and I explored this city and its surrounds, and here is our list of the best things to do in Barcelona.
While in Barcelona, there is a lot to see and do. Of course, you must visit the Sagrada Familia, walk through the Gothic Quarter, and stroll down La Rambla. But dining is another important part of getting the entire ?Barcelona? experience. Tapas, vermouth, and cava are the rage here. It?s almost impossible to walk down the street without passing what seems to be an endless supply of tapas restaurants.
Tim and I have been competing in triathlon races for years. The farthest we ventured from home was Florida, competing in Ironman Florida in 2009 (Julie) and 2010 (Tim). Both of us have dreamed about racing in Europe. But it seems so far to travel, just for a triathlon.In the summer of 2015, Tim expressed interest in racing Ironman Barcelona. I agreed, Tim paid his entry fee, and then he began the journey of training for an Ironman.
