Tag: spain
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The Fair of Cordoba The Cordoba Fair is usually held at the end of May, to mark the feast of Our Lady of la Salud (Health). The special fairground in el Arenal is very easy to get to and horse-riders and men or women in gypsy dress can be seen in the casetas (individual enclosures belonging…
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August 27 2025 at 10:00 am – 1:00 pm La Tomatina stands as Spain’s most renowned festivity and unfolds in Buñol, Valencia, Spain, occurring annually on the final Wednesday of August.For those seeking an unforgettable summer escapade, secure your Tomatina passes today. Moreover, explore an array of accessories to amplify the enjoyment of your day.…
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We know you are excited about this destination, here is a quick activities guide to get you started and don’t forget to join our newsletter. As our son made his way back to school, we began the second phase of our European adventure. We picked up our rental car and hit the road, our next…
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April 11 – April 20 2025 Ávila has been holding its Easter week celebrations since the 16th century. Outstanding amongst the many commemorative events is the Miserere procession held on Easter Tuesday. The Miserere is sung throughout this nocturnal parade where no other sound can be heard. Maundy Thursday sees the Pasos procession which has…
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After a good night’s rest, here’s our photo tour of day 2… Planning our route for the day’s exploration! Although we spent the night in Ávila, it makes a lovely day trip from Madrid. We just had to go back to Don Camilo’s, the jamon was SOOOO good! The city of Ávila outside the walls While touring…
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Ávila, Spain is one of the most well preserved walled medieval cities in Spain. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1985. We arrived just after sunset into the beautiful walled city of Ávila. Against the dusky blue of the clear sky, las Murallas, or the walls, glowed a rusty orange, making it all…
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Journeys • Toledo Spain After a wonderful lunch in Tarragona, we packed up the car and headed out for Toledo. Since our road trip was going to take a bit over six hours, we opted to follow the coastline south to València before cutting inland towards Toledo. Toledo, like many cities in Spain, reflects the rich cultural…
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Our Journeys – Part 1 Barcelona to Marseille, France We have SO much to share about our Mediterranean cruise and tour of Spain, so we will break it up so you will not be overwhelmed. Plus it will give us time to process the gazillion images we took : ). We were so excited to see…
