Travelogues Spain

Today we had our day of rest at last. We started the day with the curtains open watching the sun rise over the mountains and fruit trees. We had a leisurely start then walked in...

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The last stop before our return journey from Gran Canaria is Puerto del Rosario on Fuerteventura.

After 2 months in Ireland, we continued on to Portugal.From Rosslare in Southeast Ireland, we took the ferry and arrived in France the next day. We spent two nights in a house in...

is revealed to be relatively accurate by the date of its completion listed in my guidebook, which indicates 1793. On travel days like this, it's pleasant and relaxing to stay in...

We're diving straight into day 3 with a relaxing beach walk. I first showed Katha and Ben the beach and the many shells via a video call ☝🏻 After that, we had to switch rooms;...

Monday morning - we start early again (7:10 AM) and well-lubricated (including the ears - O-Ton Schischi), as another hot day with 33 degrees is forecasted. Searching for the...

From Avignon for an overnight stay with our small tent in the Serra d'Irta National Park, a day trip with lots of traffic through southern France over the Spanish border. Past...

Until now, April 23rd has primarily been my father's birthday. I hadn't realized that this day is celebrated in a very special way in Catalonia. The St. George's Festival – in...

My ultimate tip for visitors to Madrid: A detour to the 360° Sky Bar of the Riu Hotel at Plaza de España. The view is truly breathtaking – and the glass balcony is the absolute...

Part 4: Valencia's Old Town My first three parts about Valencia were dedicated to modern architecture – but there is also a beautiful old town to discover. You will probably...

Mieres. We have landed in a different world today. For hundreds of kilometers, everything was flat like Lake Constance, but now we are in the Cantabrian Mountains, surrounded by...

Photos of the Natural Public Spring of Fuencaliente de Orce (Granada).

Photos of Calatayud (Zaragoza), formerly Bílbilis and the city of Dolores.

Photos of Castilléjar (de los Ríos), the birthplace of my grandmother and my uncles.

After a week without golf, we are starting today for the 7th round at our home course, Golfclub d’Aro. Hampi at Tee 1 We have a tee time at 9:33 AM. There’s hardly anything...

Today, it was golf again. The 3rd of 4 tournament days, held at the Golf Club Costa Brava. We didn't have to drive as far as on Tuesday. Just about 20 minutes and 8 kilometers...

Today we cruised down the 322 meters of the mountain and drove to Platja d'Aro. A huge holiday resort on the kilometer-long Playa D'Aro. It's quite lively around the main street...

How does one put a day like this into words... We launched into the final stage while it was still dark. We walked the 14 km that were still on the agenda with light feet today....

This morning I started at 7 - it was still dark, which highlighted the lights on the beach particularly well. I chose the coastal path, so I walked almost the whole time along...

Beaches, mountains, dunes, and a huge aquarium, the Spanish island of Gran Canaria is quite versatile. I was there in January 2024 and can only recommend making this trip during...

We left Cala Rajada behind us and headed for Portopedro. Along the east coast we passed the well-known holiday resorts of Can Picafort in the Badia d'Alcúdia, Cala Millor, Porto...

Finisterre, the end of the world. Just having that in my head really boosts my motivation in the morning. But I'm still a little sleepy at first. After walking slightly uphill...

Everyone in my room is a late riser. That's to my advantage today. I'm off at 8am. No breakfast, because the bar doesn't open until half past eight. A little further ahead,...

I have no expectations today and just let the day come to me. I set off at 8:30 a.m. After the first few kilometers along the country road, I get the impression that I have...

The accommodation tonight was a disaster. There are four-person rooms, but all the rooms and the bathrooms are completely open above 2m. As soon as someone got up, the motion...

Distance 109 kilometers, cumulative 3,082 kilometers | Elevation 720, cumulative 25,020 Yesterday was a local holiday in Corrión. Therefore, many shops were closed. This...

Eyes open. Do I get up? Do I stay lying down? Fear runs through me. What will happen to my foot? I get up and the first feeling is good. I immediately take a painkiller and put...

Distance 100 kilometers, cumulative 2,973 kilometers | Elevation 470, cumulative 24,300 Since I didn't have to climb any great heights today and also took it easy, my starting...

Distance 105 kilometers, cumulative 2,873 kilometers | Elevation 1,490, cumulative 23,830 Although I slept a little yesterday afternoon, I recovered well during the night....