Spain
You Want Medieval? Head to AlbarracÃn
After two lovely days in Teruel city, we continued our journey through the province of Teruel, driving 40 minutes to AlbarracÃn.
The Sights and Views of Teruel
122 steps later, we emerged onto the rooftop, sweaty and questioning the wisdom of stuffing ourselves right before the exercise. The highest floor now functions as a bell tower.
A Visit To Historic Teruel: Easy Trip from Valencia
Teruel is inland and situated about 915 meters above sea level, which gives it a different climate.
Valencia’s Best Sunset Spot: Albufera Lake
The Albufera is Spain’s largest freshwater lake, and is surrounded by the rice fields which feed much of Spain and Europe.
A Trip to Bocairent and Agres
The first settlement of Bocairent dates to the Neolithic period, which didn’t surprise us, since the town looks like it’s thousands of years old.
El Palacio de los Condes de Cervellón: Filming Location for Amenábar’s “El Cautivo”
After reading that Alejandro Amenábar’s latest film was being shot at the Palacio de los Condes de Cervellón, we said to each other … “Why does that sound so familiar?”
Cullera, a Coastal Town With Contrasts
One of the most popular excursions from the city is the nearby town of Cullera
La Cabrentà de Estubeny Hike From Anna
Are you into small Spanish towns, waterfalls, beautiful nature and eerie forests with cool looking caves? Then the hike from the small Valencian town of Anna to the Cabrentà de Estubeny is for you.
A Bike Trip to Paterna, on the Trail of Almodóvar
A bike trip from Valencia to Paterna – We’ve mentioned several times how incredible the city of Valencia is for those enjoy biking. The city and its surrounding areas are nearly flat, with over 100 kilometers of dedicated paths, as well as the Turia Riverbed Park which spans Valencia from east to west.
Art in Valencia During the Pandemic
One of the strangest periods in our life was the 2020 lockdown in Spain, during which residents weren’t even allowed to leave their homes except for grocery shopping. For weeks, we stayed indoors — hanging out on Zoom with friends and family, watching loads of TV series and movies, and playing board games.
