Excursions From Madrid – Segovia
In our series of pieces looking at excursions and day trips that can be enjoyed within a short distance of
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Happy Tuesday The 13th – Spain´s Bad Luck Day!
Today is Tuesday the 13th, and in Spain that carries the same ominous warnings as Friday the 13th does in
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14th Century Royal Cookbook Reveals Spanish “Pre-Mediteranean” Diet Of Kings
A 14th-century royal cookbook has been given a 21st century facelift and which reveals how the then Spanish nobility feasted
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Most Popular Towns By Each Spanish Province Revealed
Despite the restrictions on mobility due to Covid-19, domestic tourism within Spain experienced a notable growth in 2020. Whilst some
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Biggest Ever Ivory Roman Fan Discovered At Burial Site
A Roman fan made of ivory that belonged to a noblewoman in the 3rd Century AD has been found in
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The Dark Side Of Madrid – The Human Zoo Of Retiro Park
Madrid Resident Barry Haslam-Walker FRICS explores the extraordinary story of Madrid´s Human Zoo. WHY did Madrid host a Human Zoo
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Spanish Hotels Slash Prices To Survive 2020
Hotels in popular Spanish island holiday destinations are offering hefty discounts in desperate bids to fill beds and pull through
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“Six Of The Best” Boutique Hotels In Madrid
“Six of the Best” Boutique Hotels in Madrid Spain is a tourist hub not just for its sunny weather, but
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“Six Of The Best” Madrid Airport Hotels
Six of the Best” Airport Hotels in Madrid For some people coming to Madrid, staying near the airport is a
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Excursions From Madrid – Miraflores de la Sierra
Lying 50 kilometres to the north of Madrid, Miraflores de la Sierra is an ideal excursion to make from the
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Why Madrid? How Madrid Became Capital Of Spain
Why and how Madrid became the capital of Spain dates back to the reign of King Filipe II, 1556 –
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