The Alcázar of Segovia – one of Spain’s most beautiful castles The Alcázar of Segovia (ie. Fortress of Segovia) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the highlights of Segovia. It is one of Spain’s most impressive castles and, interestingly enough, it is also one of the castles* that inspired the design of Cinderella’s Castle […]
Visiting the beautiful city of Burgos
Visiting the beautiful city of Burgos Burgos is a historic city, having been the capital of the unified kingdom of Castile and León for five centuries. It has one of Spain’s Top 10 Cathedrals and is also an important stop on the Camino de Santiago (the Way of Saint James in English), the pilgrimage trail […]
Should you visit Salamanca?
Should you visit Salamanca? The simple answer is yes. Salamanca is one of those essential stops on a Spanish trip (the old town is a UNESCO World Heritage site). Salamanca is famous for many things. Known as the “Golden city” for the sandstone used in the construction of its buildings, it has the third oldest […]
What’s it like living in Burgos?
What’s it like living in Burgos? Ask an Expat Michelle came to Spain 17 years ago and never left. She’s in the beautiful city of Burgos in Castile and León, a place that doesn’t seem like an obvious place to most expats. Below you’ll find her story as well as lots of information on Burgos as […]
Visiting magical Segovia
Visiting magical Segovia Segovia was one of the highlights of our one-month trip through Spain. Not only does it have some incredible attractions, it’s one of the most beautiful towns in Spain (it looks like something out of a fairy tale). Segovia is a UNESCO World Heritage site and has 3 attractions that are world […]
The Medieval Walls of Ávila
There are plenty of sights in Ávila but the key highlight, and the reason to go there, are the city’s Medieval Walls*. Fully intact and surrounding the town (with a 2.5 km perimeter), they are the best-preserved Medieval Walls in Spain and are the primary reason why Ávila is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. * There […]
