The region of La Rioja is well-known for its wine routes and with its delicious and far distributed wines. With more than 500 wineries, it is a perfect area to taste the finest wines while travelling around the beautiful area of its capital Logroño, or other charming towns like Ezcaray, Elciego, or Cenicero. The region is full of history,
Santander is one of the most northern points of Spain, with an astonishing seafront along the beautiful bay, reaching out into the water like an idyllic little island. Due to a huge fire in 1941, most of the city had to be rebuilt and is now quite modern with urbanized areas on the hills of
This medieval town is one of the most visited ones in Cantabria. Despite its small size it has a lot to offer, starting with the monuments and buildings of the town, which are all outstanding. Furthermore one of the oldest caves with ancient rock paintings was discovered here, attracting many tourists. The cave is called
Oviedo is a city of rich history, leading back to the year 720 when the Kingdom of Asturias began. The capital of Asturias offers a variety of architectonical highlights, also to be traced back to the old Kings of the area, who built castles and palaces like the Palacio de Congresos de Oviedo or churches like the Santa Maria
Gijon is the biggest city of Asturias, with clean and beautiful beaches, and a popular gastronomical area. It is a place with a lot of cider production of the locally grown apples. One can visit many museums in Gijon, amongst others the Laboral Ciudad de la Cultura, a cultural center with theatres and museums. It is
The famous final destination of the Way of St James is Santiago de Compostela, where the pilgrims come together at the Cathedral after walking the whole or parts of the pilgrimage route. Pilgrimage though is not the only reason to visit Santiago de Compostela, as it has many more appealing aspects to see. It is a gateway
This Galician town is a very relaxed, yet exciting and interesting place. With most of its streets, being solely for pedestrians, it is the perfect place to stroll around the city, enjoying the many parks and squares. A huge historical collection including inhabited stone houses, ruins of Santo Domingo, or a unique selection of silver and
Lugo is the perfect location for those who want to get to know Galicia, off the track of the most popular touristy cities like Santiago de Compostela, and dive more into the culture of the region. A must-do is to walk on the 1700 years old Roman Wall, which is one of the main attractions of
The former mining town has a notably romantic atmosphere, created by its historical and medieval architecture. Well-preserved monuments, palaces, churches, and squares can be explored during a long walk around the old parts of the city, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The vast nature surrounding the city, including the Monfragüe National Park, invites
Mérida is the capital of the region of Extremadura and is one of the most important cities of the old Roman Empire. The Roman legacy can be traced back at many places in the city, which has a whole collection of ancient artefacts and monuments, starting with the Roman Theatre, built in the first century B.C. Nearby