Classification of truffles (description and places of cultivation) Truffle is one of the most popular Italian delicacies. People like to eat it with a cup of coffee, add to different dishes, and even spread it on the bread like a peanut butter. Not everyone likes the unusual smell and taste of this sweet, but the […]...

Interesting facts about olive oil Olive oil (aceite de oliva) is a fundamental part of Spanish cuisine. Spaniards always use it for dressing salads and frying. The most popular Spanish breakfasts consists of toasts with olive oil and tomato and a cup of coffee. It’s not surprising, because olive oil is a perfecting dressing, containing […]...

Extraordinary beauty of Segovia Not every city can proudly call itself a king’s residence. It sounds so solemnly! We can imagine the castle, king, queen, ladies of the court and knights. Perhaps, every girl dreamed of becoming a princess, and every boy- a knight. By visiting this city, you can plunge into this atmosphere. Even […]...

Segovia as a popular tourist destination People travelling to Spain, or rather its’ heart– Madrid, might be interested in visiting another popular tourist destination. Segovia is located 90 km from Madrid and represents an ancient city on the rocky plateau Meseta. The largest region of Spain hospitably invites the tourists to plunge into the atmosphere […]...

Iberian pigs for the ham (jamon) Spain is famous for its unique gastronomy. One of the favorite delicacies of residents and guests of Madrid is ham (jamon). It is no secret that it is made of the pork. But what gives jamon its incredible taste? The meat of Iberian pigs is used to make jamon. […]...

What is Michelin star? Michelin star is one of one of the main characteristics that helps you to choose the restaurant, worthy of your attention. Only the most exquisite and popular restaurants with the best design, menu and amazing price/quality ratio can become the lucky owners of this award. So, where it all started? At […]...

Excursion in Segobriga The ancient city of Segobriga is located not far from Madrid (in the city of Cuenca) and reaches 857 meters above sea level. The elevated platform, whose surface takes 10.5 hectares. In the old times, it was an important strategic point of eastern plateau of Meseta. After the conquest by Romans, Segobriga […]...

Excursion to Monastery of Ucles (Monasterio de Ucles) Where history continues to live The beautiful village of Ucles (which has Celtic and Roman origin) halfway between Cuenca and Madrid seems to be stuck in the past. Surrounded by the ruins of the ancient city walls and towers, the village doesn’t want to lose its original […]...

Royal Palace in Madrid (Palacio Real de Madrid) Palacio Real, which means “Royal Palace”, is the main attraction of Madrid. Any tourist visiting this city will start from here, and for good reason. This great palace complex will open the doors for its visitors, allowing them to fully enjoy its luxury interior, learn the history […]...

Wedding in Spain: interesting traditions and characteristics Every nation has its deep traditions and customs in the main spheres of life. This also applies to such important event as wedding. Spain is famous for its romantic spirit, exciting love stories and weddings. In today’s globalized world, under the pressure of media and Internet, national characteristics […]...