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05/11/2026

The Parador de Soria is a modern 4-star state-owned hotel located on a hill in the Parque del Castillo in Soria, Spain, offering panoramic views of the Douro River valley and city. It features modern design, bright spaces, and a restaurant specializing in local Soria cuisine like roast lamb and garlic soup

04/26/2026

Close to Madrid, Guadalajara & Toledo: Sierra de Madrid, Alcalá de Henares, Segovia, Ávila…and a little further: Soria, Medina del Campo, Zaragoza…

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04/12/2026

The Greco Museum, previously known as the Casa Museo del Greco, is dedicated to the life and work of the painter Doménikos Theotokópoulos. Although born in Crete, the artist, famously known as El Greco, produced the vast majority of his masterpieces in the Castilian city of Toledo. Opened in 1910 to consolidate his scattered works, the museum is a faithful recreation of the environment in which he worked; while long believed to be his actual residence, it is now understood to be a historical reimagining

04/05/2026

Happy Easter

04/05/2026

Spanish Holy Week (Semana Santa) is defined by street processions led by Catholic brotherhoods, some dating back to the Middle Ages. Membership is often a deeply rooted family tradition.
Regional styles vary significantly:

• Andalucía: Known for glamorous, elaborate displays (notably in Seville and Málaga)

• Castilla y León: Characterized by a more somber and solemn atmosphere

A hallmark of these events is the nazareno—a penitential robe featuring a tunic and a conical hood (capirote) designed to hide the wearer’s identity. Colors and designs vary by fraternity

03/29/2026

Originally called “San Juan de la Reyna,” the monastery was intended to serve as the mausoleum of the Catholic Monarchs. However, they later changed their plans and selected Granada as their final resting place following its reconquest in 1492.

Construction began in 1477 under the direction of architect Juan Guas and was completed in 1504. The monastery was dedicated to Saint John the Evangelist and placed in the care of Franciscan friars. In 1809, Napoleon’s troops severely damaged the building during their occupation of Toledo, and it was subsequently abandoned in 1835. Restoration efforts began in 1883 but took nearly a century to complete, finally finishing in 1967. The monastery was returned to the Franciscan order in 1954

03/08/2026

Calle Mayor in Alcalá de Henares is one of the most significant streets in the city’s historic center, both commercially and socially. At 396 meters long, it is the longest preserved street in Europe with arcades running along both sides

03/01/2026

More than just nature. It is art and culture, and owns a rich historic and artistic patrimony, where the best representative example is the Santa Maria of The Paular Monastery

02/23/2026

Manzanares el Real is a historic town in Spain’s Community of Madrid, celebrated for its dramatic location at the base of the Sierra de Guadarrama and for the remarkably preserved Castillo de los Mendoza. The town is also the main access point to La Pedriza, famous for its striking rock formations and popularity among hikers and climbers. Situated beside the Embalse de Santillana, it offers a rich combination of heritage, scenic landscapes, and outdoor pursuits such as fishing, cycling, and visiting nearby archaeological sites

02/15/2026

In Buitrago del Lozoya, just about 75 km (≈45 miles) north of Madrid, history is still written in stone.

Founded in the Middle Ages and fortified in the 11th–12th centuries during the Christian Reconquest, this walled town became a strategic defense point protecting the route to Madrid. Its remarkably preserved ramparts—shaped by both Muslim and Christian influences—have stood for centuries, watching over trade, battles, and now the quiet rhythm of village life. A medieval escape just an hour from the capital