When you feel like you deserve a break from all your Spanish studies and just want to relax and explore, you can always take a weekend or day-trip to one of Madrid’s neighbouring towns. The charming city of Toledo is beautifully situated on a hill above the river Tajo in the Castilla La Mancha region, approximately 70 km southwest of Madrid, which of course makes it a must-see when visiting Spain’s capital city. With a short and cheap trip by train you will get to see this beautiful town...
The Catalan Cava is Catalonia’s very own take on the French champagne using the same production method but with grapes typical of the Catalan wine region. This fruity, sparkly sophisticated treat dates from the second half of the 19th century, when winemaker Josep Raventós travelled through Europe to promote the still wines of his Codorníu winery. His visits to the Champagne region sparked an interest in the potential of a Spanish version, using the same Champagne production methods. Early...
En el mes de Agosto se celebra en Buñol una curiosa fiesta dónde el principal protagonista es el tomate. Para todos aquéllos que queráis saber más sobre esta tradicional fiesta valenciana, aquí os incluimos información muy útil en caso de que estéis planeando un viaje a Valencia este verano. Esta fiesta tiene su origen en el año 1945 cuando unos chicos jóvenes estaban viendo un desfile de gigantes y cabezudos durante las fiestas del pueblo. Desafortunadamente uno de los jóvenes hizo...
With the warmer months ahead of us in Seville, students start asking us what they can do to beat the heat and make the most of their time here in Seville. Here are a few tips to help keep as cool as a cucumber when the mercury starts to get higher. Keep cool During the warmest part of the day, between 14:00 and 17:00 it’s best to keep in doors or in a shady place. When leaving your accommodation in the morning, close up all the windows and exterior blinds so that the midday sun and heat...
