Walking the camino del norte – a cautionary tale of coffee, blisters and thwarted ambition. Over the past few years we have “got into”...

Big fans of the Costa de la Luz and its stunning beaches, we have been driving through the small coastal town of Barbate for over 15...

After our recent Via Francigena walk in Tuscany we felt we were equipped with more skills and experience. Perhaps we might be able to...

We’re just back from our latest Camino trip; walking from Santiago de Compostela to Muxia, on the coast. This is our 4th such walk (in a...

This guest blog comes from my cousins wife Rosie, after having a long and happy relationship with this area. They have often shared many...

Intriguing, is the word I would use to describe this bustling port city in the far north western corner of Galicia. In March, we hopped...

With its gothic streets, imposing cathedral and the sound of bagpipes, Santiago de Compostela makes for a beguiling destination. You...

No doubt, many will be familiar with picturesque Calella de Palafrugell; the heart winning bay region of Palafrugell; with its string of...

Perhaps not as picture postcard perfect as some neighbouring resorts, we love the hardworking, seafaring town of Palamos; with a salty...

Tapas. The word, or rather, concept means a lot of different things to a lot of people. Literally meaning a lid, a tapa is a small plate...

Our recent “research” into one of our favourite Catalan topics (ie a bar tour of Barcelona) was curtailed by a nasty stomach bug,...

We began our tour of Valencia as we begin most town and city tours; by heading straight to the Central Market. This gives us a feel for...

My Girona (Or my 8 top reasons to visit this city) I’m a big fan of second cities. This Is Barcelona’s little sister and I have to say, I...

When we first arrived in Arcos de la Frontera (Cadiz province), some 14 years ago, its fair to say we knew no one, had no knowledge of...

The tradition of eating a large, cooked meal at lunchtime is happily still alive and well in Spain. No soggy prepacked sarnie at the PC...

We first visited the beautiful town of Pals whilst working for a cycling/walking holiday company, several years ago. Pals was one of a...

When in Catalonia, Aperitvo (or perhaps more accurately, aperitiu in Catalan) time, is officially my favourite time of day. In common...

Tucked in the very dry south eastern corner of Spain, amidst what is known as the “Mar del Plastico” or “sea of plastic”, (basically...

I have a confession – For many years, I had heard about, read about and had seen with my own eyes, the popularity of the fish and seafood...