Ourense, Spain

Our first stop in the Autonomous Community of Galicia, Spain was Ourense, named the ‘city of bridges’.

Spain, Zamora

Zamora, Spain

With it’s blend of romanesque, modernist and art deco buildings, Zamora is an architectural gem.

Salamanca, Spain

Salamanca’s Living Room

The plaza mayor is known as the ‘living room’ of Salamanca and indeed it was our favorite hang out.

Salamanca, Spain

The Golden City

In the setting sun, Salamanca’s buildings glow gold, earning her the nickname, La Dorado, the golden city.

Cuenca, Spain

Eyes on Cuenca

The blue eyes looking down on the streets of Cuenca, pay homage to an ancient legend of forbidden love.

Cuenca, Spain

The Eagle’s Nest

Midway between Madrid and València is Cuenca, perched precariously on the edge of a steep 3,100 foot gorge.

Spain, Valencia

Visiting València

We have spent months in València over the past 2½ years and this city continues to surprise and delight us.

Alboraya, Spain

Alboraya is a charming small town just 5 miles from València and is known as the “Land of Horchata”.

Playa de Gandía, Spain

Our planned 10-day visit to Playa de Gandía, due to Covid-19 coronavirus, turned into a 10-week lockdown.

Travel Choices

Planning a Car Trip

Do you need to rent a car if you are traveling slowly? We think so, but a better question may be; “When should you rent a car?” and that answer depends on where you are going and what you want to do.