Monument to Elcano – A Monument Marking the 4th Centenary of Elcano’s Circumnavigation: One of the most important historical figures in Getaria is Juan Sebastián Elcano, the first man to circumnavigate the globe in 1522. In Getaria there are two statues commemorating Elcano, one in Plaza Elcano dating back to 1861 and built by Antonio […]
Getaria – A Town of Fishermen, Navigators and a Couturier
Getaria is Famous as the Birthplace of Elcano and Balenciaga: On route from Bilbao to San Sebastian, we travel through Getaria, a medieval, walled coastal town in the province of Gipuzkoa. One of Getaria’s most famous sons is Juan Sebastián, Elcano the first man to circumnavigate the globe in 1522. In the town are statues […]
Bahía de La Concha – San Sebastián’s Stunning Bay
Bahía de la Concha or La Concha Bay is San Sebastián’s Most Stunning Bay: San Sebastián is blessed with one of the most beautiful bays in the world and one of the first things we did before going to the Old Town (Parte Vieja) was to enjoy a panoramic view of Bahía de la Concha […]
Enjoying Pintxos at Casa Alcalde in San Sebastian
San Sebastian Has the Best Pintxos or Pinchos in Spain: Having travelled from Madrid up north to Burgos, Santander and Bilbao, we saw and sampled many pinchos (Spain’s famous fingerfood) along the way. But nothing quite prepared us for the vast number of pintxos (Basque for pinchos or tapas) bars and restaurants in San Sebastian. […]
Eating Out in San Sebastían – A Food Lover’s Paradise
San Sebastían Has the World’s Highest Number of Michelin Stars Per Square Metre: San Sebastían is a foodie’s paradise and this is little city in the Basque Country has plenty of Michelin stars to show for it. With so many tapas bars and restaurants to choose from, eating out in San Sebastían is a culinary […]
Cathedral of Toledo – Catedral Primada Toledo
Cathedral of Toledo – Once the Spiritual Centre of the Spanish Church: One of the things to do before arriving at the old town of Toledo is to stop across the River Tagus and enjoy an impressive view the city sited on a hill. Even from this distance, the tower of the Cathedral of Toledo […]
Shopping for Damascene in Toledo
Toledo is the Largest Producer of Damascene Works in Spain: One of the famous handicrafts of Toledo is Damascene or Damasquino. In almost every shop in Toledo you will find some form of damascene product. These range from rings, pendants, brooches and picture frames, to the more expensive decorative plates. The Craft of Damascene Damascene […]
San Juan de Los Reyes – Dedicated to St John of the Kings
Monasterio de San Juan de Los Reyes – A Toledo Church Dedicated to Saint John of the Kings Situated on the western side of the city, overlooking the Tagus River and the Puente de San Martin (San Martin Bridge) is the Monasterio de San Juan de Los Reyes (Monastery of St John of the Kings). […]
Casa-Museo Del Greco – El Greco in Toledo
The Casa-Museo Del Greco is Dedicated to the Works of El Greco in Toledo: A highlight of any visit to Toledo is seeing the famous paintings of El Greco. Domenikos Theotokópoulos (El Greco) was born in Crete and it was destiny that brought him to Toledo. This medieval city was the setting for many of […]
Santa Maria la Blanca – Europe’s Oldest Synagogue Building
Santa Maria la Blanca – One of the Oldest Synagogue Buildings in Europe: The Santa Maria la Blanca in Toledo (Literally translated as “St Mary the White”) is one of the oldest synagogue buildings in Europe and one of the most beautiful that I’ve seen. Its rather plain exterior is a huge contrast to what […]
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