Walking round the walls of Sos del Rey Catolico
Somehow I managed to mislay my photographs, and so for a second time I walked around the walls of Sos del Rey Catolico. It is a good way of seeing the town, and... READ MORE
A visit to Uncastillo and Luesia
We set off from Sos to visit Uncastillo, and Luesia. We had been to Uncastillo in the past, but Luesia was new. READ MORE
A Roman Villa and Lumbier Gorge
The day dawned sunny and warmer, and we decided to visit a Roman Villa and Lumbier Gorge, where we had walked in the past. READ MORE
A morning in Sanguesa
We decided to spend a morning in Sanguesa on market day because I was hoping to find another jersey – it is rather chilly now! We were installed in the Parador of Sos... READ MORE
Jaca to Sos del Rey Catolico
The days in Jaca had been most enjoyable, and informative, but sadly it was time to move on again, so we set out to drive from Jaca to Sos del Rey Catholico. It... READ MORE
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A Day in Tudela
While we were based in Calahorra we decided to spend a day in Tudela, rather than pop in on the way to Sos del Rey Catolico. It was a good decision as even a few hours in the old city … 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.
The walls of Medieaval Soria
We loved our two previous visits to Soria! This time I decided we needed to trace the line of the walls of Medieaval Soria, amongst other things!