Spain by Besides the Obvious
¡Bienvenidos, viajeros! Regardless of whether 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 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 to travelers and foreigners. A guide 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! Feel free to search, use our map below, and enjoy the reading! ¡Olé! ¡Viva España!
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USEFUL INFORMATION ABOUT SPAIN
What is the capital of Spain?
The capital of Spain is Madrid.
When is the best season to visit Spain?
The summer in Spain can be extremely warm. The best season to visit Spain is spring and autumn. However, in the Canary Islands, the temperature is nice and very enjoyable all year long.
Which are the largest cities in Spain?
Spain’s ten largest cities are Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Sevilla, Zaragoza, Malaga, Murcia, Palma, Las Palmas, and Bilbao.
Which are the most visited islands in Spain?
The most visited islands in Spain are Ibiza, Mallorca, Menorca, and Formentera (Balearic Islands) and Tenerife, Lanzarote, Gran Canaria, and Fuerteventura (from Canary Islands).
Which is Spain’s most famous wine region?
Spain’s most famous wine region is La Rioja.
What are the typical Spanish dishes?
Spain has many amazing dishes, its kitchen is worldwide famous and within the inner territories, there are differences in terms of recipes & ingredients. Some of the typical Spanish dishes are Paella Valenciana, Gazpacho, Fideuá, Patatas bravas, Tortilla de patatas, Jamón, Churros… etc. The list is endless.
Travel Stories from Spain
Wonders of Córdoba: A Definitive Bucket List for Unforgettable Experiences
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Baeza: the olive oil capital of Andalusia
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Exploring Úbeda: Unveiling the timeless Andalusian town
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Discovering Huelva: A Comprehensive Guide to Unforgettable Tourism Experiences
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Discover Jaén Capital: A Hidden Gem for Tourism in Spain
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What to do in Albacete – The most charming of the Spanish unknown cities
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Discover Vilanova i La Geltrú – Best things to do
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The best Barcelona for tourists – Ultimate bucket list
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The best Paella restaurant in Vilanova i la Geltrú, 2023
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Maricel Palace – A visit that you shouldn’t miss in Sitges
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Qué hacer en Trujillo, la cuna de los conquistadores españoles
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Lo mejor que ver en Cáceres, lo más moderno del siglo XVI
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A long weekend in Madrid – 3 days itinerary in the Spanish capital
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Las mejores cosas que ver en Santillana del Mar
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Reus – Visiting the Institute of Pere Mata
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Reus – The Top 10 Places to Visit
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Qué ver en Santander – La bonita capital de Cantabria
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Olivenza, Portuguese flavor in the Spanish Extremadura
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Badajoz, one of the most beautiful cities in Extremadura
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Mérida & all its wonders – The old capital of Roman Hispania
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Los mejores sitios de Castro Urdiales
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The best itinerary in Extremadura, Spain
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What to do in Trujillo, the cradle of the Spanish conquerors
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The best of Cáceres, the most modern skyline of the 16th century
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Cantabria Bucket List – Top 6 places to visit in Cantabria
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Comillas – The jewel of Cantabria
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The best things to do in Santillana del Mar, Spain
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Santander Bucket List – What to see in the beautiful capital of Cantabria
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Canfranc Train Station
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The best places in Castro Urdiales
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Itinerario circular en Lanzarote – Los 15 mejores lugares
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Los mejores planes para una visita a Terrassa
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Excursión de un día a La Graciosa, la octava isla canaria
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The best things to do in Terrassa
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La ruta del vino de La Geria, Lanzarote
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Girona, what to do in the capital of Northern Catalonia
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Solsona: one of the perfect plans from Barcelona
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Visit the Penyafort Castle – in the heart of Penedés
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The top things to do in Blanes, on Costa Brava
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Buddhist Monastery in Garraf – Sakya Tashi Ling
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Sitges – The pride of Catalonia
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