Well, here we are again, tempted by another episode by that ever-curious ever-curious persnickety Walk With Me Tim. He is nothing if not thorough in his videos and this one is no exception. Here, he climbs a crane to sleep for the night. And so can you. Of course you can stay here…
Adiós, golden visa program.
Some travel companies actually think a bit about their offering. Rather than pushing and polishing the same old thing, they gather around a table, brainstorm and - et voila - out come some innovative ideas that make you think - "hey, why didn't they think of that before?" Even more gratifying is when…
Hey presto! You’re now in Spain.
Most travellers to Spain rush immediately to the big names: Madrid, Barcelona, Malaga, Valencia and Toledo. It's true that all of these cities have everything that a tourist to Spain wants: sun, history, museums, superlative food and that je ne sais quoi that European cities seem to bask (no pun intended) in. Your first trip…
You probably already know that when people flock to Europe, Spain is the most chosen destination. And that's no surprise, of course, as it simply seems to have what people want. An overabundance of sunshine, history, diverse countryside, criminally hip cities and a natural cuisine (not to mention wine) that all goes into a melting…
Even the church looks surprised.
Rihonor de Castilla is a town in Castilla y León with just over 100 inhabitants. Despite its small size, it can boast of being the only town in Spain with two time zones.
How is it possible? Because, in reality, it belongs to two countries, Spain and Portugal.
The village is situated to…
When you think of Spain, you likely think of endless stretches of weeks of sun. Vamos a la playa. Hot, hot hot. That's mostly true, but Spain is full of surprises. If you can fathom this, there is a town that actually rains more - considerably more - than the UK. The name of the…
It is no surprise that one of the most enjoyable and diverse ways of getting regular exercise is bicycling. In addition to the benefits of stretching those muscles and filling those lungs, you also have the benefit of discovering new locales - maybe with a pub at the end of the journey. Europe has always…
We often feature Spain here at Matouring, because it has so many things to offer. One of which is that it is an ideal place to retire: sun, sea, mountains, excellent healthcare, incredible food and really good €3.00 bottles of red wine - we are not joking. This article out lines how to gain your…
In Spain, there are as many as 120 hundred-year-old restaurants. The term is used to define what used to be called “casas de comidas” (meal houses)
Spain is a many-faceted country, with incredibly diverse cultures, topography and histories. It's had its ups and downs over the centuries, but is now a top travel destination, and inexpensive compared to many of its alternatives. But, it also features stunning vistas, cities and villages - all very accessible by car on Spain's excellent road…
Spain (Spanish: España) is a diverse country sharing the Iberian Peninsula with Portugal at the western end of the Mediterranean Sea. It is the country with the third-largest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, after Italy and China. Spain is considered an exotic country in Europe due to its friendly inhabitants, relaxed lifestyle, its cuisine, vibrant…
Take only memories, leave only footprints,” “A good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving,” for embracing the journey, all pointing to deeper engagement with the world.
You know, there are those hearty, hardy people who won't take no for an answer. The harder they come, the harder they fall. Never say never. There is a list as long as your arm, but in this post, were focusing on a place that, almost like the Phoenix, rose above and,…
There are 44 countries in Europe today, according to the United Nations. And once you've been bitten by them, you'll want to see them all. And rightly so. You'll be hard-pressed to find so much variety all packed in one place. You may be asking "Where do I even start?" Well, never…
We're not trying to make you go, oh no, no no. But, if love is in your heart for almost everything, we have something here that is nothing but wonderful. Imagine watching a crumbled mess of a building almost be
miraculously transformed into a place anyone would want to stay in, let alone…
This may come as a shock to you (not!) but Spain ranks highly in global popularity, being the world's second-most visited country for tourism and the fourth-best country to live in as an expat according to the 2024 Expat Insider survey. Additionally, it holds a strong position in various country rankings, such as being #4 in cultural influence…
Tip-toe through the tulips. We're feeling a bit frisky for this post, hence the title. We suppose that it could remain the play on words in the title, and we're sure that most of you know what Encanta means, given that it is all over Disney products. But, we're not here to…
The world has its eyes on you! European cities intend to slap hefty fees on tourists — here’s what it’ll cost if you’re caught wearing flip flops. Enough is enough! Who do you think you are even? Popular tourist destinations in European cities are combatting mass tourism by slapping some ridiculous,…