Discover the Real Spain
Here you will find curiosities, areas to explore and our tips so you can make the most of rural Spain.
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The best routes for demanding hikers.
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Activities for the whole family
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Archaeological sites for lovers of history and art
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The local gastronomy that you will not be able to stop tasting
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The most suggestive festivities and traditions of each area
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Saint Isidro festivity: the most authentic plan in Madrid
"St. Isidro Labrador, removes water and provides Sun", says the well-known proverb. One of the most important festivities in the Spanish capital (perhaps the most...) takes place every May 15th, around the patron saint of Madrid and of...
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Fiestas de Mayo: The Spanish cities with the most popular ones
"Spring quickens the blood", goes the well-known saying. Without a doubt, spring has that special something and in almost all regions it is commemorated with May festivities, an ancestral tradition where folklore, music and dance come...
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The most beautiful villages in Spain
Discover the white villages of Sierra de Grazalema
In the south of Spain, in the region of Andalusia, specifically between the provinces of Cadiz and Malaga, is one of the most beautiful natural landscapes in our country: Sierra de Grazalema, known for its white villages, its rainy climate...
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Five of the most beautiful villages in La Alcarría
It is really quite difficult to pick out the most beautiful or scenic villages in an area as far reaching as La Alcarría! The historic, natural and cultural significance of the 187 towns and villages which are found in this region...
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8 activities in the Sierra de Grazalema
In the south of the Iberian Peninsula, between the Andalusian provinces of Cadiz and Malaga, lies the Sierra de Grazalema, a natural environment particularly known for its White Villages, its rainy climate and its incredible landscapes....
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The most spectacular hiking routes in Spain
5 fascinating hiking routes in the Sierra de Grazalema
Located between the provinces of Cadiz and Malaga, in the Autonomous Community of Andalusia, Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park covers an area of more than 53,000 hectares, including the characteristic Pueblos Blancos (White Villages) and...
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Hiking through the Pasiegos Valleys: easy trails for everyone
Hiking is undoubtedly the best way to get to know nature and all corners of a place in depth while practising a very healthy, economical and suitable sport for everyone. With family, friends or even alone. It's a perfect time to find oneself...
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Discover 4 amazing trails in the Sierra de Gredos
Sierra de Gredos, known for its spectacular natural surroundings, is the perfect choice for lovers of hiking routes. Due to its mountainous location and numerous lagoons and natural pools, summer is usually the best time to visit, but winter...
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Spanish cuisine and gastronomy
Try the delicious mountain dishes from the Pasiegos Valleys
Without ever having visited Pasiegos Valleys, if we asked you about the typical gastronomy of the region, you would probably mention quesadas and sobaos pasiegos. Although it is true that the high milk production in the region enables these...
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Enjoy these delicious dishes from the Sierra de Gredos
Sierra de Gredos area is one of the most popular in Spain for lovers of rural tourism and nature. But it is not only the landscapes, the corners and the history of its villages that are the most outstanding features of this area; its gastronomy...
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Jerte: een dal om van te smullen
Valle del Jerte is undoubtedly synonymous with cherries. Remember the Forrest Gump movie when Bubba starts reciting a list of dishes all made with shrimp? Something similar could happen when imagining the number of recipes and by-products...
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Art and culture in Spain
Visit the most important (and accessible) archaeological sites of La Alcarría
If there's one thing that characterises La Alcarría it must be its great historical and cultural value: full to bursting with castles, monasteries, palaces, mansion houses, monuments... and archaeological sites. A few days ago, drawn by the...
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Discover these beautiful caves and historic places in the Pasiegos Valleys
We could say that Pasiegos Valleys are the heart and lungs of Cantabria. The depopulation suffered for centuries makes us think that this may be the main reason for its natural wealth. But thanks to the human presence and the activities that...
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This is the beste time to visit the Valle del Jerte
Jerte Valley belongs to Extremadura and has been considered an Asset of Cultural Interest since 1973. It is located in one of the best Spanish enclaves for rural tourism. It combines nature, culture, gastronomy, sports, and good weather most...
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