Gijon to Santander
Our time in Spain had come to an end and we had to drive from Gijon to Santander to take the Ferry back to the UK. It was sad to leave but at... READ MORE
The Parador in Gijon
The Parador in Gijon is on the edge of the town, at the far end of the San Lorenzo Beach from the old town. I’ve talked a lot about it so a separate... READ MORE
Isabel la Catolica Park in Gijon
The Parador of Gijon overlooks the Isabel la Catolica Park in Gijon, in fact you might say it is situated in the park. It was a joy to stroll here at some point... READ MORE
Wandering in Gijon
On this day we decided wandering in Gijon would be a good idea, so we took a taxi to the town centre again. We were also on a hunt for wine! The harbour... READ MORE
Cimadevilla of Gijon
The old town is the Cimadevilla of Gijon, situated on and around the Santa Catalina Hill in Gijon. We took a taxi into the town – I was still on somewhat ‘go-slow’ –... READ MORE
The Museum in Gijon
The Museum of the Asturian People in Gijon is situated close to the Parador. We visited twice because there was just too much to take in at one time. Spain is very proud... READ MORE
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A Walk in the Countryside
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A visit to Sanguesa
I thought we should have a visit to Sanguesa while staying in the Parador of Olite. We had popped into the town on a previous visit and I thought it would be interesting to return. A brief history Sanguesa was … Continued
Sos del Rey Catolico
We had stayed in the magical hilltop town of Sos del Rey Catolico1 in the past and always enjoyed the days spent here. It is One of the Most Beautiful Villages of Spain which may be a marketing ploy but … Continued
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
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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.