Train travel has always held a romantic allure, providing unique opportunities to connect with the landscapes and cultures that would otherwise remain hidden. This is especially true when journeying through Spain, a country steeped in history, astonishing architecture, and breathtaking natural beauty. The Allure of Train Travel in Spain Moving about Spain by train offers passengers a chance to truly ...
Are you considering doing the world-famous Camino de Santiago (Way of St. James) pilgrimage soon? Well, if after days and days of walking and staying at modest accommodations, you feel like treating yourself, I have the perfect hotel in Santiago de Compostela for you. Hotel Palacio del Carmen, Autograph Collection is a luxury, 5-star hotel in a former convent near ...
When it comes to European destinations, few countries can match Spain’s varied historical and cultural offerings. This Southern European country is home to 15 UNESCO World Heritage Cities. To give you an idea, we’re not talking about Heritage Sites but whole towns. Each of these World Heritage Cities in Spain is special due to its historical past, monuments, ancient ruins, ...
Settled in the 9th century around the alleged burial place of Saint James the Great, the origins of this Galician city are a mixture of history, mysticism, tradition, power struggles and what could well have been the most effective city tourism marketing campaign in the Middle Ages. The tomb of the apostle, its church and the town that grew up ...