3 months in Madrid
I lived in the capital of Spain for 3 months doing my internship in Ministry of Foreign Affairs. For that time, I had lots of free time to explore the city and enjoy the sun in late winter days. I usually had my coffee on Plaza de Sol or Plaza Mayor. They are central squares in the city… Continue reading 3 months in Madrid
Girona, Catalunya, Spain
Again some short weekend trip to some EU city. You gotta love it, right? Well, we did 🙂 We hopped on the plane Friday after work and landed to some cute hotel nearby airport in Girona. That night was reserved for spa and some nice tapas. The next day was about to explore the city… Continue reading Girona, Catalunya, Spain
Barcelona, Catalunya, España
The city that lives as a huge tourist site!! I know there is much more then this of Barcelona, but being there twice, always taken out to places from my local friends – it still gets me this feeling of huge tourist concentration. It is also famous by lots of pick pockets – the unusual… Continue reading Barcelona, Catalunya, España
Guadalajara, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain
As I lived in Madrid , I have visited this small city too. The place has pre-Moorish settlements so I found it attractive for a one day trip. El torreón del Alamín (esp. Tower of Alamin) is a tower of the old wall of the city. It is located behind the concatedral of Santa Maria. He originally supervised… Continue reading Guadalajara, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain
Valencia, España
From a conference in Barcelona and visiting a friend, I was sent on a bus to meet another one 🙂 She picked me up at the bus station, brought her home and made the best paella valenciana ever! The best one! I arrived to Estacion del Norte in the city centre next to the Plaza de Toros… Continue reading Valencia, España
Alicante, Spain
My very good friend and chilean housemate from Spain was getting marry in her hometown of Calpe, close to Alicante. It was a great opportunity to reunite us all met once in Chile, living la vida loca of 2010. The region is called Costa Blanca and the city of Alicante is nearby Valencia. Alicante is one of… Continue reading Alicante, Spain
Alcalá de Henares, Spain – Cervantes drill
When living in Madrid, one gets additional options to visit cities around like Alcalá de Henares. The original meaning Citadel on the river Henares and its historical centre is one of UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites. The city stands out for its rich archaeology and was one of the first bishoprics founded in Spain. I liked it… Continue reading Alcalá de Henares, Spain – Cervantes drill
Rocky Cuenca of Spain
The most picturesque and photogenic city I have ever seen is Cuenca in Castile–La Mancha in central Spain. Located on the rocky hill which intersect Júcar and Huécar rivers, it is dating back from the Roman times as an important strategic location, although inhabited. Soon, in 8th century the Muslim Arabs captured the area and realized the value of… Continue reading Rocky Cuenca of Spain
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