¡Bienvenidos, viajeros! Regardless of we are sharing travel stories from all over the world, one country has a special place in our hearts: España! Therefore we have created a collection – Spanish Travel Stories by Besides the Obvious – out of all the amazing places that we had the chance to visit so far in the Peninsula Iberica.
As you might know our mission is to share something relevant, something authentic, something real, something cool, something interesting, something personal & something different, via our travel stories & images. We are focusing on ideas from local sources, giving tips that are usually unknown for travelers and foreigners, guides to secret places which only the guy from the given neighborhood could know about, to the hidden picturesque view, with recommending everything besides the obvious: the local real feel, the adventure of discovering the unknown, the authenticity, culinary guide to the meals that locals are really cooking and eating at home, and much more. Hope you will read our Spanish Travel Stories, feel inspired and enjoy the journey, as much as we do!
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¡Olé! ¡Viva España!
The 10 most romantic places on the earth
Looking for the perfect scenery? You are the right place, here we are listing you the 10 most romantic places on the earth.
The perfect roundtrip in Rioja
Have you ever dreamt about a trip where the distances are short and fun huge? Medieval old towns, beautiful landscapes and the best Spanish wine in tapas bars. If that sounds good to you, here you have the best route: The perfect roundtrip in Rioja. 1 The best itinerary in Rioja2 Briones: the rural delight2.1 …
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A day trip to Montserrat – Un día de lluvia en Barcelona – part 3.
1 About the “Un día de lluvia en Barcelona” series2 About Montserrat3 What to visit during your day trip to Montserrat3.1 Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey3.2 The Black Virgin in the Basilica of Montserrat3.3 The colorful candles on Cami de l’Ave Maria3.4 The facade of the Cathedral3.5 The contrast of nature & architecture3.6 Arches & …
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Teruel exists!
Yes, it does, and actually, I feel a bit uncomfortable to write like this about such a nice, friendly, culturally important, and architecture-wise super interesting and picturesque town, a capital of a province in Aragon. Also makes me a bit disappointed the fact that people have to be reminded that this area does exist and …
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Discover Albarracín, a great Mudejar town in Aragón, Spain
To discover Albarracín can be one of the best experiences in a Spanish tour. Albarracín is a walled town of just over a thousand inhabitants, but is probably the greatest example of a Mudejar town in Spain. 1 What is Mudejar? 2 Reasons to discover Albarracín 3 A bit of history of Albarracín4 How to arrive to …
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The perfect medieval village: Montfalcó Murallat
Either if you are an expert in medieval villages or not, Montfalcó Murallat, the perfect medieval village will stun you. Montfalcó Murallat is authentic, real and unknown. Everybody likes Medieval villages and that makes them touristy and usually overcrowded. This is not happening in Montfalcó Murallat. The village dates from 11th Century in the Romanesque …
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The Hungarian Queen of the Vallbona Abbey
1 About the Monastery of Santa Maria de Vallbona2 The Hungarian Queen of Aragon3 How to get to Vallbona de les Monges4 Where to stay in Vallbona de les Monges5 What to visit around Vallbona de les Monges About the Monastery of Santa Maria de Vallbona Vallbona Abbey, otherwise the Monastery of Santa Maria de Vallbona (Catalan: Santa …
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Castellón, the vivid capital of Costa de Azahar
In this article, you will learn what to do and see in Castellón de la Plana, the vivid capital of Costa de Azahar. That coast is made up of about 120 km of beaches and small coves. Its name comes from the orange blossom, the province’s quintessential crop. It extends to the north with Costa …
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Graus – a hidden gem in Aragon
The next day after our visit to the capital of Huesca province, and just right after stopping by in Alquézar, we decided to go to Graus. Not a bad plan, right? 😉 Read further if you are interested in what this tiny village can present to you, believe me, you won’t be disappointed, indeed Graus …
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The city of Huesca – 10 reasons to visit the capital of Huesca province, in Aragon
Huesca is a city in north-eastern Spain, within the autonomous community of Aragon. It is also the capital of the Spanish province of the same name and of the comarca of Hoya de Huesca. In 2009 it had a population of 52,059, almost a quarter of the total population of the province. The city is one of the smallest provincial capitals in Spain, but you …
Alquézar with its breathtaking views
Alquézar with its breathtaking views is one of the bests tourist assets in the north of Spain. The town is cute and small. It is very worth walking around and getting lost in its cobblestone streets. Alquézar is located in the Somontano wine region of Huesca, close to the city of Huesca, i a mountain …
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Ávila: Probably the best ramparts of the world
Have you ever got the feeling of admiring the best ramparts of the world? This is exactly what Ávila is providing. Yes, yes, the Great Wall of China is a bit bigger. But a panoramic view of Ávila from a strategic point offers a complete view of a Medieval city all surrounded by amazing walls. …
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More than a Roman aqueduct – 10 reasons to visit Segovia city
Once they announced that we would be allowed to leave Catalonia again, after 6 months of municipal, county-wise, provincial, regional and whatever completely non-sense territorial lockdowns – exactly as of the day of 12th of May, 2021, which in my opinion should be a public holiday as of now, when people again could have access …
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History, literature and some more reasons to go to Salamanca
Probably you have heard about this old Spanish city before, but if you are reading this article maybe you are looking for reasons to go to Salamanca. Here we will discover 10 reasons to go to the most famous University City in Spain. Salamanca is a historical town, with an incredible heritage and a vivid …
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What to do on a rainy day in Barcelona?! Un día de lluvia en Barcelona – part 2.
This article is the second chapter of the “Un día de lluvia en Barcelona” series. We would like to give you some ideas about what people could do on a rainy day in Barcelona city. The plan is to provide you with a complete itinerary for a day when the weather is not that pleasant, …
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