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Carnaval de Cádiz is said to be the third largest carnival celebration in the world after Rio de Janeiro and Trinidad…and it’s definitely something to witness. Carnaval usually takes place within the first 2 -3 weeks of February every year. I’ve attended carnaval in Cádiz, Lanzarote (Puerto del Carmen) and Sanlúcar and there are some things I...Read More

Basílica del Pilar The basilica was declared a National Monument. Along with the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, the Basílica del Pilar is one of the most important spiritual destinations in Spain. It is one of the most important Marian sanctuaries in the Catholic world and a first order artistic centre which contains works of...Read More

Catedral de Santa María de Mediavilla Teruel Cathedral was founded as a Romanesque church to which a Mudéljar tower was added in the 13th century. Together with other churches in the town and in the province of Zaragoza, it has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1986. La Escalinata del Óvalo This...Read More

Santa Iglesia Catedral Primada de Toledo The main cathedral of Toledo, Cathedral Primada, is one of the most majestic structures in the medieval town centre. The cathedral of Toledo is one of the three 13th-century High Gothic cathedrals in Spain and is considered, in the opinion of some authorities, to be the magnum opus of the Gothic style...Read More

Manzanares River Madrid The Manzanares River runs through the heart of Madrid and has provided a source of fresh water for the city since its foundation. The Manzanares flows south from the Sierra de Guadarrama before joining the westerly flowing Tagus River. Although the river is small and often has very little water, especially during...Read More

Montjuïc The Montjuic is 213 meters high and was strongly affected by two large events that occurred in Barcelona. The first being the 1929 World Fair and the second the 1992 Olympic Games. The 1929 World Fair brought about the building of the Barcelona Pavilion by German architect Mies Van de Rohe, towering over that,...Read More