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Peñíscola: a Templar castle, the movies and a Pope

On January 30, 2022January 22, 2023 By viewfromlavilaIn Great places to visit in SpainLeave a comment

Peñíscola is a spectacular medieval fortress on a rock jutting out into the Mediterranean. They've filmed everything from El Cid to Game of Thrones here - and it was once home to a Pope!

Driving through the Ebro Delta – rice fields, birdlife and marsh

On November 20, 2021July 10, 2022 By viewfromlavilaIn Great places to visit in Spain2 Comments

The Ebro Delta is a startlingly different landscape - water, endless rice fields and wildlife. We took a drive down to the mouth of Spain's second longest river.

Head for the hills and the spectacular Castell de Guadalest

On October 10, 2021January 23, 2023 By viewfromlavilaIn Great places to visit in Spain, Things to do and see around Villajoyosa, Things to do and see in and around Alicante2 Comments

Guadalest is only a short drive inland from the Costa Blanca. But the views are spectacular - well worth a day out from the beach.

Albarracín – the most beautiful village in Spain?

On September 25, 2021July 11, 2022 By viewfromlavilaIn Great places to visit in SpainLeave a comment

Albarracín has been voted most beautiful village in Spain. It's a crowded field! Take a look at the pictures in this post and see what you think

The mini-Sagrada Familia – El Santuario de Novelda

On November 26, 2020July 13, 2022 By viewfromlavilaIn Great places to visit in Spain, Things to do and see around Villajoyosa4 Comments

The spectacular church that looks just like a pint-sized version of Gaudí's Sagrada Familia!

Take time out from the Costa and explore Málaga

On February 14, 2020January 24, 2023 By viewfromlavilaIn Great places to visit in Spain2 Comments

A staggering 19 million people stream through Málaga airport every year. Most of them are heading for the beach. But Málaga itself is well worth a visit in its own right

Walking El Caminito del Rey – once the world’s scariest footpath

On January 25, 2020January 24, 2023 By viewfromlavilaIn Great places to visit in SpainLeave a comment

El Caminito del Rey in southern Spain used to be the world's most dangerous path. Now you can hike it safely in your trainers

Dining at Hemingway’s table at the oldest restaurant in the world

On November 10, 2018September 18, 2022 By viewfromlavilaIn Food in Spain, Great places to visit in Spain2 Comments

The oldest restaurant in the world has been serving meals in Madrid for almost three centuries. And over the years, they've had some interesting guests...

Bulls and brandy: the story behind Spain’s roadside icons

On October 27, 2018July 17, 2022 By viewfromlavilaIn Great places to visit in Spain, Things to do and see in and around AlicanteLeave a comment

They're a regular roadside sight in Spain. Huge black bulls dominating the skyline. But why are they there, and who put them up in the first place?

Ávila: the spectacular city of saints and stones

On October 12, 2018January 5, 2023 By viewfromlavilaIn Great places to visit in SpainLeave a comment

Ávila has the most spectacular medieval city walls in Spain. They look like something out of a fairy tale, especially floodlit at night.

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