Parador Sos del Rey Catolico
The Parador Sos del Rey Catolico is just fabulous! The accommodation is excellent, the staff are helpful, and the food is marvellous.
Calahorra to Sos del Rey Catolico
Another Wow! day. I am so fortunate. We changed our plans for the day because we had already spent several hours in Tudela. Instead we took the NA-134 just under the hills of the Bardenas Reales, popped into the Bardenas … Continued
The Romans in Calahorra
I had read that the Romans in Calahorra were a strong force, so we investigated further in the museum. We also looked for Roman bits and pieces in the town, and it was fun!
Sights in Calahorra
This was the first time we had visited the town and it took a few days before we became more familiar with some of the sights in Calahorra. Even so we only scratched the surface. But the lesson here was … Continued
Churches in Calahorra
We visited a few of the churches in Calahorra, partly because we enjoy doing so, and partly because because religion plays such a strong part of daily life here in Spain.
Soria to Calahorra
The road we chose from Soria to Calahorra was (mainly) the SO-615 over the mountains. It was fabulous – a World Biosphere Reserve no less! Definitely to be recommended in preference to the motorway, if you are not in a … Continued
A Week in Soria
Spending a week in Soria is always a puzzling choice to our friends: the name of the town is unfailiar and our reasons for choosing to stay there also seem odd. This was our third stay and it was just … Continued
Alameda de Cervantes
The Alameda de Cervantes1 is a wonderful park in the middle of the town, and known by the locals as ‘La Dehesa’. It is apparently one of the oldest public gardens in Spain and covers c.10 hectares (c.25 acres). I … Continued
Market Day in Soria
Market day in Soria is on a Thursday morning on the square and streets around the covered market. It is fun and crowded!
Churches in Soria
There are some very beautiful churches in Soria and although we visited in the past we always like to return.