Posted on March 21, 2013 by sguese

  In the Canaries archipelago, you will find the Gran Canaria, the third largest in the island chain. Making up for almost half of the population, Gran Canaria is a mini continent. The variation of landscapes from the mountainous interior to the desert in the south makes this island truly unique. While no stranger to [...]

Posted on January 25, 2013 by sguese

  Jerez de la Frontera, known simply as Jerez, resides just 87 kilometers south of Seville. The charming little Andalusian town wears a history that dates back nearly 3,000 years. Over the centuries, Jerez would find its speciality, sherry. The French and Moors would name this liquor Heres and Scheris. Only the English would combine [...]

Posted on December 18, 2012 by sguese

Continue the religious structure tour to the Shrine of San Saturio: Set up above a grotto on the banks of the Duero River, the Shrine of San Saturio creates a landscape of jaw dropping beauty. Here you can see frescoes by painter and priest Antonio Zapata. The works narrate the life of San Saturio. Within [...]

Posted on December 12, 2012 by sguese

  Measuring 210 kilometers from one end to the other, Fuerteventura isn’t preoccupied with the amount of land it contains. Rather this Canary Island relishes in its magnificent sandy beaches. Long an essential destination for scuba divers and windsurfers, Fuerteventura boasts over 150 beaches throughout the north and south of the island. While the east coast [...]

Posted on October 25, 2012 by sguese

The easternmost Andalusian capital delights visitors down its narrow streets littered with whitewashed facades. Almeria presents a heart of mazing alleys and distinctly Mudejar homes. The youthful Mediterranean city is easy to explore in a weekend. Down its tree lined boulevards and landscaped squares, Almeria begs for travelers to simply get lost in its treasure [...]

Posted on February 13, 2012 by sguese

Set up on the Canary Island of Lanzarote, Arrecife allows the traveler to get away from mass tourism, if only just for a while. The small and manageable city has a wealth going for it, from its pleasant Mediterranean style promenade, sandy beach to fashionable cultural center. Its significant buildings are endless, leaving plenty to [...]

Posted on October 23, 2011 by sguese

Surrounded by a fertile landscape dotted with forests, mountains, beaches and steep coastline, it would appear Bilbao has it all. The city sits in the area of Bizkaia. It has become the center of economic-social development of the Bay of  Biscay. Bilbao keeps history in the atmosphere throughout its old town, Casco Viejo. The worn, [...]

Posted on October 08, 2011 by sguese

On the island of Majorca in Spain, the town Soller dominates the west coast. Majorca’s west coast is rugged and wild, living up to notions of a wild, wild west. But this resort town is not what is seems. Sure, it has the tourists, but Soller keeps up with the wisdom of the ages. Right [...]