The city marked by the Camino de SantiagoLogroño is a city in northern Spain. It is a capital of the province of La Rioja that now has the status of an autonomous community. The city has about 200,000 inhabitants.Logroño was founded by the Romans. It served as a port because of its location. In that period of time, its name was Vareia. This Roman settlement was probably founded in 5th century and well-known generals like Estrabón, Tito Livio,...more
Spain's Largest Collection of Salt and Pepper Shakers, Guadalest, Costa Blanca By: Derek Workman About the Author English travel writer Derek Workman arrived in Spain on the cusp of the millennium, having spent his first half century following divergent career paths including Merchant Navy officer, antiques restorer, muralist, exhibition organiser and audio producer – none of which particularly equipped him to be a...more
In this picture taken in 2003 we can see on the right King Mohamed of Morocco and on the left (where else?) José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero when he was leader of the opposition. In between these two "freedom fighters" we can see a map of what Morocco considers its territories. Theses territories include Morocco, Western Sahara, half Mauritania, and...more
Have you ever heard of a rocky medieval village named after the Visigoth king Alarico II?Alarcón is a village in central Spain and it belongs to the province of Cuenca. It is 87 kilometers away from the city of Cuenca and 187 km away from Madrid. It is surrounded by many hills and it is located on 60-metre high cliffs.Alarcón is a medieval place...more
The little town ICOD has one big attraction; that is, the gigantic dragon tree which looks like yucca known as El Drago. ICOD may be the oldest inhabited area on Tenerife Island, but it contains very little history. There are many 16th century houses that have ornate balconies which are a sight to behold, and they are situated right next to El Drago which makes exploring this part of the island easy by going straight to one location for all of its worthy sights.The Special Old TreeThe El Drago tree is considered as the biggest and oldest species of the prevalent"dragon tree" found in the world today. It looms majestically on the main road at the west side of town. With tremendous dimensions of 17 meters high and 6 meters in circumference, this tree makes a commanding display that is due to its age.Humboldt, a German scientist in the late 18th century, declared the El Drago tree to be the most ancient living thing on the earth at that point in time, estimating it to be between 300-500 years; thus, the dragon tree is older than any of its surrounding buildings. It can be viewed from afar because of its enormous size. Although it is a fact that these trees are clearly old, their exact...more
Deep in the Albarracin Mountains is placed the beautiful city of Albarracin. Albarracin is an incredible city in Spain. It is placed in the province of Teruel, which is a part of the autonomous community of Aragon.Albarracin is 1,171 meters above the...more
The province of contradictionsThe province of Alicante is one of the biggest in Spain. This region has lately become very popular due to mass tourism in its coastal cities. Therefore, you can even find numerous foreigners that bought their second...more
Spain is a country known for its beautiful culture, people, traditions, festivals and scenery. It is a country with a long history of wars and strife that ravaged the country for many decades. Many invaders came and ruled here, being routed out by...more
This is a fairytale town - but so realWhen you come to this city for the first time, you get the impression that this is a museum exponent and not a place where people live. The town is fortified; there are about 500 inhabitants who live and work...more
A tiny fishing village, Fuengirola is one amongst the most preferred tourist spots. Fuengirola is a village on the coast of Costa del Sol. This tiny village engaged in fishing till recently has now been transformed into a popular tourist spot....more
Like paella to the palate, along with the flamenco dance towards the eyes and ears, Spain delights in sensuous, dreamy methods. It can be a land of color and movement, of sun-drenched beaches, panoramic mountains, medieval castles, romantic guitars,...more