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Ávila: the spectacular city of saints and stones

On October 12, 2018October 10, 2021 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.

A tale of two cities: Santander and Bilbao

On October 1, 2018November 25, 2021 By viewfromlavilaIn Great places to visit in SpainLeave a comment

Plenty of tourists head for Santander and Bilbao on the ferry. Most then disappear southwards to the costas...but both cities, though completely different, are well worth a stay. Here are some highlights.

Spain’s green north: driving through the Aragón Pyrenees

On August 24, 2018November 17, 2021 By viewfromlavilaIn Great places to visit in SpainLeave a comment

The Pyrenees are green and spectacularly beautiful in summer, a real contrast to the Costas. Here are some highlights we found in the mountains of Aragón.

Bridges and bullrings: visiting Ronda

On March 2, 2018November 18, 2021 By viewfromlavilaIn Great places to visit in SpainLeave a comment

Ronda has the most famous bridge in Spain, the spectacular Puente Nuevo. And there's plenty more to see in this beautiful Andalucian town.

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