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Summary La Concha Beach The Guggenheim Museum Marques de Riscal Winery and Hotel Artium La Bretxa Marketplace Casco Viejo The Cathedral of Santa Maria The Cristobal Balenciaga Museum Txoko Getaria Photographs And Postcards… From Bilbao, Spain (11) The Basque Country is an autonomous region located in the North of Spain and Southern France, with a…
Guide to Traveling in Spain 1. Bus and Train Travel in Spain 2. How to Spend 3 Days in San Sebastian 3. Travel from Barcelona to Cordoba 4. Travel from Toledo to Seville 5. Routes of the Camino de Santiago 6. Best Time to Visit the Camino de Santiago 1. Bus and Train Travel in…
Summary Historical Significance Modern Influences New Generation of Vintners Historical Significance Rioja, Spain’s most famous wine region, has long been known for its bold, oaky reds. However, a fresh spirit is taking hold. In Rioja, where winemaking dates back to the 11th century B.C. during the age of the Phoenicians, ancient history is everywhere. If…
Summary Meal Times in Spain Historical Context of Time Zones Future Changes and Impact Meal Times in Spain Spain isn’t as mellow about meal times as you might think. In fact, the European country is well-known for its super-late dinner time, typically around 10 p.m. This late dining is accompanied by a nationwide tradition of…
Discover Cantabria: An Underrated Mediterranean Oasis Sitting pretty on the Iberian Peninsula’s north coast, tiny Cantabria offers a completely different vision of Spain. Still largely unknown to outsiders – Spanish tourists here outnumber foreigners 4 to 1 – this invitingly green region offers astounding variety in a relatively small space. Tucked away in Cantabria’s lush…
Galicia isn’t quite a separate country, but this distinctive northwest corner of Spain, separated from the rest of the nation by both geography and culture, is a far cry from stereotypical Spanish images. The regional capital, Santiago de Compostela, is world-famous: an enchanting city whose soaring Romanesque cathedral is the ultimate goal of the Camino…
Andalucia represents Spain at its hottest and most passionate. History and culture have conspired to leave a deep imprint on this rugged, arid land, where medieval castles cling to precipitous crags and broad beaches hug both Atlantic and Mediterranean shores. Away from the coastline, much of what outsiders consider to be quintessentially Spanish embellishes the…
8 Reasons to Visit San Sebastián in January One of Spain’s top tourist destinations, the charming resort town of San Sebastián (or Donostia, if you speak Basque) receives over 620,000 visitors annually. While plenty flock to this picturesque coastal city for summertime surf and sun, a trip to San Sebastián in January offers advantages that…
Anyone who’s travelled to Spain knows there’s a countrywide passion for life. There are cuisines with bold flavours, photogenic buildings and seemingly endless energy for nightlife, which is replenished daily during afternoon siestas. The country’s charisma has lured many travellers, including myself, to bucket-list destinations like Madrid, Barcelona and Pamplona. But I wanted to venture…
Sun-seekers and beach enthusiasts heading to Spain’s coastlines when the lockdown ends will need to prioritize life-saving social distancing measures. Scenes like this may not return to Spanish beaches for a while as social distancing rules are set to last for the foreseeable future ©Denis Belitsky/Shutterstock Spain’s nationwide lockdown began on March 16 to combat…
iBestTravel Travel Stories Spain Barcelona Share May 8, 2020 • 0 min read City of Barcelona illuminated at dusk elevated view from Turo de la Rovira hill in Catalonia Spain Europe. Turning a Window into a Concert Venue What happens when a globetrotting music teacher finds herself grounded in Spain due to the COVID-19 pandemic?…
Tourist sites may remain closed in Spanish cities © Hagens World Photographs / Getty Images Amidst plans for reopening the country in a series of well-structured phases, Spain has recently announced that international passengers will be required to quarantine for two weeks upon arrival. This measure is introduced to maintain low transmission levels following the…
Travel Advisory: Self-Isolation Requirements from Spain to the UK Spain and its islands have now been added to the UK’s quarantine list. Consequently, travelers arriving from these areas into England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland will have to self-isolate for two weeks. While advisories were already in place against non-essential travel to mainland Spain, the…
The Vibrant Transformation of Faro de Ajo in Spain A lighthouse in has received a colorful makeover by a well-known local artist, and the vibrant transformation is attracting great attention. The 16-meter formerly white lighthouse, Faro de Ajo, was painted with over 70 colors by artist, Okuda San Miguel, to highlight the cultural diversity of…
The Natural Wonders of Spain with iBestTravel Spain itself is a natural wonder. The Pyrenees and Picos de Europa are as beautiful as any mountain range on the continent, while the snowcapped Sierra Nevada rises improbably from the sun-baked plains of Andalucía. The wildly beautiful cliffs of Spain’s Atlantic northwest are offset by the charming…
Helga de Alvear Museum of Contemporary Art Opens in Cáceres An ultra-modern museum is set to enhance the art scene this spring in the Spanish city of Cáceres. The newly built Helga de Alvear Museum of Contemporary Art will expand upon a smaller museum that has showcased contemporary art since 2010. The museum’s inception stems…
Few countries in Europe are as sophisticated and diverse as Spain when it comes to nature, culture and cuisine. Major destinations such as Barcelona, Madrid, Seville, and Bilbao draw the most visitors; however, countless rewarding experiences await travelers who venture off the beaten path. Valles de Hecho & Ansó In the northernmost corner of Aragón,…
iBestTravel Travel Stories Spain Madrid Share Aug 9, 2021 • 6 min read Both Barcelona and Madrid have their charms, but which city is better to visit? © Travelpix Ltd / Getty Images In Spain, the Madrid vs Barcelona debate is serious business. Which is a better place to live and to visit? Both cities…
Spain is the first country in Europe to ban smoking on all of its beaches after the government passed a new law following a public petition. This significant move is aimed at promoting cleaner coastal environments and enhancing public health. Consequently, anyone caught smoking on a beach faces a hefty fine of €2000 ($USD 2258)….
Travel Regulations for Visiting Spain Spain has recently eased entry restrictions for unvaccinated travelers from the UK, US, Australia, Canada, and other non-EU nations, allowing entry for the first time in two years. Previously, individuals from outside the European Union and Schengen Zone who were unvaccinated faced prohibitions for non-essential travel. This week, officials approved…