Palaces and castles of Madrid The castle Manzanares el Real is an example of Spanish defensive structures of the XV century, the symbol of powerful family Mendoza from Castile. The castle is built in Gothic style, and represents one of the и best examples of architecture of that time. The ancient fortress is located 50 […]...

Christmas traditions. “Caga Tió” The most wonderful time of the year, Christmas, is approaching! Children and adults are excited about the holiday, and, of course, presents. Usually, kids are waiting for the surprises from Papa Noel (Santa Claus) and The Magi. They write them long letters with a list of all their wishes. Bu, apart […]...

Epiphany (Reyes Magos) As we know, Spain is the country of endless fun and holidays. And even though the New Year and Christmas are over, you shouldn’t be sad about it! 6th of January is the day of celebration of Los Reyes Magos (Epiphany). According to the legend, three East Kings- Balthasar, Melchior and Caspar, […]...

Cats – the indigenous population of Madrid The natives of Madrid are a very special group of people with the unique customs, traditions and culture. They even have an unusual nickname – madrileños are often lovingly called “Cats” (“Gatos” in Spanish). Let’s see where this unusual name comes from. According to the old legends, in […]...

Saffron in Toledo Spaniards are fans of spices. They are always added to the national dishes to enrich and emphasize their taste and flavor. Different herbs and spices are cultivated in this sunny country, but the recognized leader is saffron. The popularity of this spice is easy to explain. Saffron contains a lot of vitamins […]...

Plaza Mayor de Madrid Madrid, the capital of Spain, fascinates many tourists and travelers. The city is full of places, created by the best masters of different epochs. There is a lot of attractions in the center of Madrid. Here you can find one of the most famous squares of Madrid- Plaza Mayor. It is […]...

Marble in Spain Spain is famous for the extraction of excellent marble- essential material for the safe constructions. If you want to buy it, you should pay attention to the manufacturers in such cities as Alicante and Granada. One of the most famous kinds of marble in Alicante is “Crema Marfil”, extracted in the city […]...

Toledo – El Greco’s pride Toledo is praised so much! It is called the “spiritual center of Spain”, “the storage of national wealth”, “the unity of three cultures”… Toledo really stores the traces of many epochs and civilizations: ancient Roman castle coexist with synagogues, and most Gothic cathedrals arose on the sites of destroyed mosques. […]...

Catedral Primada Santa María de Toledo (Primate Cathedral of Saint Mary of Toledo) Toledo Cathedral is one of the most important temples of Spain. It is an official residence of the Bishop of Toledo. Unfortunately, the ancient annals don’t explain when the cathedral was built. All we know is that the first church was built […]...

Spanish wines (Rioja) We associate Spain not only with corrida, flamenco and paella, but also with wine. It is one of the most famous wine-making countries with a long tradition. Spanish wines are not less famous than the French or Italian ones, but also cheaper. Spain is not the country where you should visit the […]...