Jerez de la Frontera is a city located in the Cadiz section of Andalucia that has gained worldwide recognition for its production of sherry. The town boasts an impressive history dating back to 1264 when King Alfonso X granted land to one of his knights who then went on to create this delicious beverage. Spanish […]

The Alhambra citadel in Granada is a breathtaking sight that should not be missed when visiting Spain. This magnificent fortress was built by the Moors during their rule over most of Spain including Andalucia and showcases some of Moroccos architectural styles. The series of palaces within its walls are truly remarkable, with one such example […]

The Alcazaba is a remarkable fortress located in Malaga, Spain. Its name translates to “fortress” from Arabic and it was constructed over several centuries starting as early as the 8th century AD when Moors first conquered this region of Andalucia. The structure boasts two rings of defensive walls along with numerous lookout towers that provide […]

In Spain’s Andalucia region Semana Santa or Holy Week is celebrated with a week long series of festivities that are marked by elaborate processions featuring floats depicting various scenes from the Bible. religious figures dressed in finery carrying candles and banners, musicians playing music while others carry flags – all leading up to an emotional […]

Antonio Gaudi is Barcelona’s patron architect. Much of the city bears his stamp. Nowhere is this more evident than in his unfinished masterpiece, The Temple of the Holy Family. Work began in 1883 but halted after the architect’s untimely death from a tram accident in 1926. On its way to becoming as tall as nearby […]

Barcelona is a city by the sea, the Mediterranean Sea to be exact. Like most coastal towns its history and ambiance are affected by that fact. For centuries the harbor was the scene of seafarers and townspeople bustling about on the traditional business that takes place at any port. But Port Vell fell into disuse […]

Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Parc Guell is yet another of architect Antonio Gaudi’s great gifts to the city of Barcelona. Built between 1900-1914, this 20-hectare park sits on the hills to the north of Barcelona’s main areas. It provides a peaceful oasis of lush greenery and outstanding architectural elements. On the northern edge […]

At the base of Montjuic in Barcelona, while standing in the Placa d’Espanya, visitors see before them two majestic towers. Constructed in 1929 as part of the Palau Nacional for the World Exhibition, they form the entrance to this Spanish city’s magnificent hilltop park. But long before those towers were constructed this hill held a […]

La Boqueria, Mercat de Sant Josep, St. Joseph’s Market… Whatever name you use to describe it the sights and smells will be the same. This bustling conglomeration of food stalls, restaurants, and tapas bars is one of Barcelona’s most often visited attractions. That last fact is all the more interesting since relatively few tourists seek […]

The Catalan National Art Museum offers a complete history of native art from the Romanesque period through the 1940s. In between are hundreds of samples of the finest art Barcelona has to offer. There are thousands of objects housed here inside the magnificent Palau Nacional. Perhaps the most notable are those comprising the Romanesque section. […]