Country Hospitality In The Jewel Of Spain’s La Rioja
The small rural town of Leza in the Rioja region of Northern Spain is abuzz with new activity. Guests are
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Excursions
Top Three Excursions From Madrid
Between March 2021 and March 2022 alone, approximately 5.3 million visitors made their way to Madrid—the capital of Spain, known for beautiful
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Madrid’s “Strawberry Train” Is Back On Track
The iconic and historical time piece that is the ” Strawberry Train” that runs the scenic day trip from Madrid
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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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Minister Says Easter Could See Tourism Restart As Fashion Week Confirmed
Madrid´s regional Minister for Tourism, Reyes Maroto, has said that Easter “may be the restart of national travel” as it appears
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Green Light For Europe´s Largest Man Made Beach 40 Mins From Madrid
Alovera Beach which will be the largest artificial beach in Europe, has been given the green light for construction to
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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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Spain´s Foreign Minister Welcomes Return Of British Tourists
Spain’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Arancha González Laya has given the green light for travellers from the UK to visit
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COVID TOURIST INFORMATION FOR TRAVELLERS TO SPAIN FROM JUNE 21st
PRACTICAL COVID – 19 INFORMATION FOR TOURISTS TRAVELLING TO SPAIN POST LOCKDOWN Spain will lift border controls with all European
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Barajas Airport Prepares For Traffic Return
Madrid´s Adolfo Suarez Airport will start to open the remainder of it´s 4 terminals from July 1st, the airport´s operator
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10 Real Life Spain “Game Of Thrones” Locations To Visit
Game Of Thrones was filmed in many lands and seen on every continent. Spain provided a rich backdrop to some
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Guide To The Wines Of Madrid
Spain, for those of us who live here, is a veritable viticultural paradise. Wine can be drunk at any time
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Spanish Cooking Masterclass
Hello all!! Welcome back to our meeting place for gastro experiences! Recipes, places to go, where to buy ingredients, and
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The Ritz To Reopen After 4 Year Refurbishment
The Hotel Ritz, Madrid is set to open in Summer 2020 as Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid, following the most extensive
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Thomas Cook Collapses Leaving Thousands Stranded
UK Civil Aviation Authority launches full programme to support Thomas Cook customers in Spain Thomas Cook Group, including the UK
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How To Get Medical Provision With Your Health Insurance
Travelling to foreign countries can often be a great adventure – one that explores language,culture and food. But before setting
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Catalina´s Summer Recipe
Resident Madrid Metropolitan Chef of Chefs Catalina Brennan offers her Summer Special for our readers: We are now in full
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Coming To Spain On Holiday? How To Recycle Guide
This summer has seen a huge number of companies in the travel and tourism industry make positive changes towards reducing
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Discover Hidden Madrid – The Secrets Of The Spanish Capital
Hidden Madrid The author Peter Besas whose widely acclaimed “Hidden Madrid ” series of books talks to the Madrid Metropolitan
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How A Bottle Of Albariño Changed My Life
Luke Darracott tells the Madrid Metropolitan how a bottle of Albariño changed his life forever. Back in March 2010, after
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An Evening At The Madrid Races
See the horses, have a flutter and enjoy great slap-up dinners at the Hipódromo de la Zarzuela – a winner
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Madrid´s Newest Metro Station To Open 23rd March – Nearly 20 Years Late
Madrid´s newest metro station – Arroyo del Fresno – will be opened on the 23rd March – nearly 20 years
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Why Visit El Escorial
Madrid Resident Barry Walker Discovers Why El Escorial Is Worth A Visit Why is it that San Lorenzo de El
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Guide To Best Spanish Fiestas In July
It doesnt get hotter – in fact July usually beats August for temperatures across the Iberian Peninsula. But that doesnt
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Hotel Villa Magna keeps its $ crown
The Hotel Villa Magna, located in Madrid’s fashionable Salamanca district, is the most expensive hotel anywhere in the city, according
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Madrid Mardi Gras
<p style=”text-indent:0px;“/><span class=”dropcap dropcap2” style=”text-align: right; padding:0px;“>L</span>La Alegre Cofriadía del Entierro conferred a silver sardine on the Mayor in her
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Hidden Madrid – Alvaro de Bazán
Visit the Plaza de la Villa just off the Calle Mayor and you will see a statue of a
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The Magic of Madrid
Does Madrid work magic on visitors? Without a doubt. Come winter or summer, this city engages its guests in
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Madrid Excursions
SO you have a 25 year old clapped out banger, a money-pit rust bucket held together by string and a
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Here Is Cityme
The Madrid Metropolitan decided to give the future of City Break tourism a whirl by testing the exciting launch of
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Travelling And The Writer: Europe 1914-1939
I am a traveller and I don’t mean a two-week-a-year holidaymaker. On average, I have moved to a new city
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