Totally Spain Travel Blog https://www.totallyspaintravel.com The Spain & Portugal Travel Specialists since 2000 Fri, 20 Jun 2025 08:17:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.3.34 https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/favicon_totally.png Totally Spain Travel Blog https://www.totallyspaintravel.com 32 32 Madeira: Portugal’s Enchanting Island Escape for lovers of culture, lush nature & flavour https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/pexels-valdemaras-d-784301-1681148.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2025/06/02/madeira-portugals-enchanting-island-escape-for-lovers-of-culture-lush-nature-flavour/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2025/06/02/madeira-portugals-enchanting-island-escape-for-lovers-of-culture-lush-nature-flavour/#comments 02 Jun 2025 https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=13069 Imagine an island where the climate feels perfect all year, the food is fresh and flavorful, the scenery is nothing short of breathtaking—and everything moves at just the right pace. Welcome to Madeira, a Portuguese island set in the Atlantic Ocean, where history, hospitality and natural beauty come together to create a travel experience unlike…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2025/06/02/madeira-portugals-enchanting-island-escape-for-lovers-of-culture-lush-nature-flavour/feed/ 0 Al Andalus Train: Discover the Elegance of Luxury Rail Travel https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/main-cover-photo-al-andalus-train.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2024/07/03/luxury-al-andalus-train/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2024/07/03/luxury-al-andalus-train/#comments 03 Jul 2024 https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=12904 Discover the Elegance of the Luxury Al Andalus Train: A Journey Through Andalusia, Spain Embark on an unforgettable railway journey through Andalusia aboard the luxurious Al Andalus train. This travel experience blends the charm of historic train travel with modern luxury, offering a unique way to explore one of Spain’s most vibrant regions. In this…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2024/07/03/luxury-al-andalus-train/feed/ 0 Basque Cider Houses, Historic Caserios & Boutique Cheeseries https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/LEAD-PIC.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2022/10/13/basque-cider/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2022/10/13/basque-cider/#comments 13 Oct 2022 https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=12742 BASQUE CIDER & BASQUE COUNTRY SIDRERIAS So we’ve just returned from the Basque Country where we spent the weekend reacquainting ourselves with Basque cider and the  ciderhouses or `sidrerias´of this wonderful region.  If you are a food lover and really want a unique, local experience when in the Basque Country or as part of your…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2022/10/13/basque-cider/feed/ 0 Spanish Parador Hotels with over 1000 years of history https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/HEADER-PHOTO.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2022/07/06/spanish-parador-hotels-with-over-1000-years-of-history/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2022/07/06/spanish-parador-hotels-with-over-1000-years-of-history/#comments 06 Jul 2022 https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=12702 Spanish Parador Hotels in existence for more than a millenium Spain is a country full of historical heritage. And part of it has been recovered by the state-owned company Paradores, which has obtained and reinvented many historical properties turning them into hotels distributed throughout the country. Of course, always endeavouring to preserve the original essence…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2022/07/06/spanish-parador-hotels-with-over-1000-years-of-history/feed/ 0 Experiences in Cantabria Spain| Holiday like a Local https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/experiences-in-Cantabria-header.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2019/07/05/experiences-in-cantabria/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2019/07/05/experiences-in-cantabria/#comments 05 Jul 2019 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=12481 Do you ever wonder what professional travel planners do during their Summer holidays? Because we spend the Spring and Autumn months road-testing new hotels, venues, activities and experiences, in July and August, we stay local at home here in Cantabria. In Northern Spain, the temperatures are perfect for days on the beach, BBQs at home and lunches…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2019/07/05/experiences-in-cantabria/feed/ 0 Forest Bathing in Spain | Where to Visit https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/forest-bathing-in-spain-header.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2019/06/28/forest-bathing-in-spain/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2019/06/28/forest-bathing-in-spain/#comments 28 Jun 2019 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=12432 When we say forest bathing in Spain, we don’t mean swimming in the conventional sense. We mean surrounding yourself in the beauty of the forest – whether that’s walking, trekking or simply having a picnic or reading a book under the shade of the trees. Perhaps you already practice Shinrin-yoku (forest bathing) which emerged from…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2019/06/28/forest-bathing-in-spain/feed/ 0 Pablo Picasso’s Spain | What to See https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/pablo-picassos-spain-header.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2019/06/21/pablo-picassos-spain/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2019/06/21/pablo-picassos-spain/#comments 21 Jun 2019 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=12390 Although Pablo Picasso lived in France for much of his adult life, it’s impossible to understate the influence of his Spanish upbringing on his art. To gain some insight into the exiled champion of cubism, neo-classicism, and surrealism, here at Totally Spain we highly recommend a trip to Malaga, Barcelona & Madrid. That’s where you can visit the…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2019/06/21/pablo-picassos-spain/feed/ 0 Day Trips from Barcelona | 10 Totally Top-Notch Recommendations! https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/day-trips-from-Barcelona-header.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2019/06/13/day-trips-from-barcelona/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2019/06/13/day-trips-from-barcelona/#comments 13 Jun 2019 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=12362 Visiting Barcelona? Make sure you keep a day or two free to experience a Cava winery, Monserrat Monastery, the Dali Museum and the Costa Brava. Here at Totally Spain, we’ve been planning and organizing custom itineraries in Spain since 2000 and can organise car-rentals, high-speed train tickets & private guides and drivers to ensure you enjoy these day trips…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2019/06/13/day-trips-from-barcelona/feed/ 0 Royal Palaces in Spain | Best Ones to Visit https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/royal-palaces-in-Spain-header.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2019/06/04/royal-palaces-in-spain/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2019/06/04/royal-palaces-in-spain/#comments 04 Jun 2019 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=12344 Royal Palaces in Spain are a treat to visit.  Not only are they wonderful buildings in splendid surroundings, many with manicured gardens to stroll in (especially welcome on hot sunny days) – you also get a deep insight into Spain’s powerful role in world history as you browse the paintings, sculpture and tapestries. If you enjoy…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2019/06/04/royal-palaces-in-spain/feed/ 0 Spanish Pyrenees Parador Tour | 11 Night Self Drive https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/spanish-pyrenees-header.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2019/05/21/spanish-pyrenees/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2019/05/21/spanish-pyrenees/#comments 21 May 2019 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=12301 Love Spain and the great outdoors? Here at Totally Spain we do too and that’s why we’ve created this unique 11-night self-drive itinerary starting in Barcelona, with 7 nights in the Spanish Pyrenees and finishing up with 2 nights in the Rioja wine region and a night in Bilbao! Gastronomy is a key element in this Parador self-drive…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2019/05/21/spanish-pyrenees/feed/ 0 Spain’s UNESCO World Heritage Sights – Useful Guide https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Spains-unesco-sights-header.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2019/04/24/spains-unesco-world-heritage-sights-useful-guide/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2019/04/24/spains-unesco-world-heritage-sights-useful-guide/#comments 24 Apr 2019 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=12255 Looking for a private custom trip to Spain that features Spain’s UNESCO World Heritage sights in charming destinations that ooze with character, history and style? Spain’s UNESCO Sights are must-sees – not only for their integral beauty and heritage but because they are also authentic bustling cities where people live, work and go to school. We challenge…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2019/04/24/spains-unesco-world-heritage-sights-useful-guide/feed/ 0 Portugal’s Museums | Something for Everybody https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/portugals-museums-header-copy.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2019/04/01/portugals-museums/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2019/04/01/portugals-museums/#comments 01 Apr 2019 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=12121 As well as designing custom itineraries for travellers to Spain, Totally Spain also designs trips in Portugal. Our clients love visiting the wonderful museums to explore Portugal’s past and present, and always highlight the private guided tours we arrange, where they can fully absorb the context and significance of the items on show. Portugal has so many great treasure troves to delve…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2019/04/01/portugals-museums/feed/ 0 Book your trip with us to Spain & Portugal! https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/book-with-us-header.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2019/03/22/book-your-trip-with-us/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2019/03/22/book-your-trip-with-us/#comments 22 Mar 2019 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=12075 Why book your trip through a travel advisor in this day and age, you might be asking yourself? Here at Totally Spain, we’ve been creating dream custom itineraries for independently-minded travellers to Spain & Portugal since the year 2000 and here are 18 ways Totally Spain can make a massive difference to your trip:- Book your trip with us to…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2019/03/22/book-your-trip-with-us/feed/ 0 Gaudi in Cantabria | Why Architecture Fans Must Visit El Capricho https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/gaudi-in-cantabria-header-collage-low-copy.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2019/03/15/gaudi-in-cantabria/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2019/03/15/gaudi-in-cantabria/#comments 15 Mar 2019 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=12021 Cantabria in Spain is world-famous for its Paleolithic cave art, magnificent beaches and gastronomy but not many people know it’s a key place too in the colourful history of Catalan architect, Antoni Gaudi. At Totally Spain, we’re just back from a visit to Gaudi’s Capricho in Comillas, Cantabria and if you are a fan of design,…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2019/03/15/gaudi-in-cantabria/feed/ 0 Southern Spain Parador Tour | 10 night Self Drive https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/andalusia-parador-tour-header-compressed.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2019/03/04/southern-spain-parador-tour/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2019/03/04/southern-spain-parador-tour/#comments 04 Mar 2019 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=11986 Keen to explore Andalusia in Southern Spain from the comfort of our favourite Spanish hotel chain? This unique 10-night Self-Drive Southern Spain Parador Tour takes in the enchanting cities of Granada, Cordoba and Seville meaning you get to see the Alhambra, the Mezquita, the Giralda and the Plaza de España – as well as lesser-known…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2019/03/04/southern-spain-parador-tour/feed/ 0 Northern Spain Parador Tour | 10 Days Self-Drive https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/northern-spain-parador-tour-copy.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2019/02/19/northern-spain-parador-tour/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2019/02/19/northern-spain-parador-tour/#comments 19 Feb 2019 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=11892 Totally Spain has paired up with Spanish Paradores, one of our favourite Spanish hotel chains, to bring you this unique 10-night Self-Drive Northern Spain Parador Tour of one of our favourite parts of the Iberian Peninsula – Northern Spain and the stunning regions of Basque Country, Cantabria, Asturias and Galicia. Experience some of the best…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2019/02/19/northern-spain-parador-tour/feed/ 0 Ordering Wine in Spain | The In’s & Out’s of a Wine List https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ordering-wine-in-spain-header.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2019/02/18/ordering-wine-in-spain/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2019/02/18/ordering-wine-in-spain/#comments 18 Feb 2019 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=11928 Ordering wine in Spain. From the rustic taverns to the elegant Michelin-starred restaurants, wherever you go in Spain, you’ll want to order and enjoy amazing wines. Here at Totally Spain, when we’re not busy organising custom Spain and Portugal tours for our clients, we’re lucky enough to be able to sample and savour great wines. Here…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2019/02/18/ordering-wine-in-spain/feed/ 0 Tapas in Spain | The Unwritten Rules https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/tapas-in-spain-header-riojano.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2019/01/30/tapas-in-spain/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2019/01/30/tapas-in-spain/#comments 30 Jan 2019 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=11632 Going for tapas in Spain is a little bit different to dining at the tapas bars you might be familiar with outside Spain. If you’d like to know how the locals do it here – with all the unwritten rules that ensue including where to go, what to order and how much and when to pay, read on…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2019/01/30/tapas-in-spain/feed/ 0 Beach Hopping in Northern Spain https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/beach-hopping-header.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2019/01/21/beach-hopping-in-northern-spain/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2019/01/21/beach-hopping-in-northern-spain/#comments 21 Jan 2019 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=11592 What do you think of when you think of Northern Spain?  Is it the 40 shades of green? Is it the majestic mountains? Might it be the amazing gastronomy? Or could it be the beaches? Do you even associate Northern Spain with having amazing beaches? If not, then you really should. Northern Spain is a beach…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2019/01/21/beach-hopping-in-northern-spain/feed/ 0 Peace and Quiet in Spain | How to Avoid Crowds & Noise https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/peace-and-quiet-in-spain-copy.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2019/01/09/peace-and-quiet-in-spain/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2019/01/09/peace-and-quiet-in-spain/#comments 09 Jan 2019 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=11558 Peace and quiet in Spain? It’s true, Spain is a very lively country with many vibrant cities and people who like to stay up late. And over 80% of Spain’s 46 million population live in towns and cities. When you factor in some of the 80+ million tourists that visit Spain every year, you can quite easily…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2019/01/09/peace-and-quiet-in-spain/feed/ 0 Gardens of Cantabria https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/gardens-header-of-cantabria-copy.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2018/12/20/gardens-of-cantabria/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2018/12/20/gardens-of-cantabria/#comments 20 Dec 2018 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=11522 Cantabria isn’t the first place that comes to mind when you think of visiting Spain’s Great Gardens but this Northern region is home to many unusual and unique  ‘planned gardens’ perfect for fans of gardening and landscaping. Totally Spain has organised a number of custom Garden Tours for groups and would be happy to help you plan…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2018/12/20/gardens-of-cantabria/feed/ 0 Best Beaches in Spain | Plenty to See & Do https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/best-beaches-in-spain-header-collage.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2018/06/29/best-beaches-in-spain/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2018/06/29/best-beaches-in-spain/#comments 29 Jun 2018 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=11494 Even after 18 years designing itineraries, it’s really hard to select the best beaches in Spain (and that’s not just because there are so many to choose from!) It’s because we know one person’s concept of a great beach can be somebody else’s nightmare. And we also know that within each travelling party, some people love sunbathing and swimming…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2018/06/29/best-beaches-in-spain/feed/ 0 Seasonal Vegetables in Spain | Know-how to Eat like a Local https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/seasonal-vegetables-in-spain-collage.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2018/06/26/seasonal-vegetables-in-spain-know-how-to-eat-like-a-local/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2018/06/26/seasonal-vegetables-in-spain-know-how-to-eat-like-a-local/#comments 26 Jun 2018 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=11472 It’s easy to observe the seasons on your plate in Spain because all the market stall holders, greengrocers, chefs and home cooks buy seasonal vegetables that are not only tastier but cheaper too! If you want to order the best of Spain’s seasonal vegetable dishes when travelling in Spain, here is our guide to what’s in season when. Seasonal Vegetables…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2018/06/26/seasonal-vegetables-in-spain-know-how-to-eat-like-a-local/feed/ 0 Spain on Sundays │ What to Do on a ‘Domingo’ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/spain-on-sundays-header.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2018/06/15/spain-on-sundays/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2018/06/15/spain-on-sundays/#comments 15 Jun 2018 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=11444 Sundays or ‘Domingos’ in Spain can be a tricky day for first-time visitors to the country. Our Totally Spain guide to a Typical Day in Spain gives some advice but to make it even easier, here’s our guide on what to do in Spain on Sundays, based on more than 20 years of designing custom trips here.…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2018/06/15/spain-on-sundays/feed/ 0 Driving Routes in Portugal https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/driving-routes-in-Portugal-header.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2018/06/11/driving-routes-in-portugal/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2018/06/11/driving-routes-in-portugal/#comments 11 Jun 2018 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=11418 Looking for a perfect roadtrip in Portugal? Here at Totally Spain, we’ve been scheduling self-drive vacations through Portugal and Spain since 2000 and are specialists in designing tailor-made trips that involve the open road! Driving Routes in Portugal you’ll love! We’ve driven the high roads and by-roads from North to South and East to West…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2018/06/11/driving-routes-in-portugal/feed/ 0 Low Cost Flights in Spain – 21 Tips https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/low-cost-flights-in-spain-header-copy.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2018/06/01/low-cost-flights-in-spain/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2018/06/01/low-cost-flights-in-spain/#comments 01 Jun 2018 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=11384 At Totally Spain, we’ve been designing custom Spain & Portugal itineraries for clients for over 18 years and often incorporate high-speed trains because they’re fast and comfortable. We also suggest low cost flights in Spain because they can make complex itineraries more accessible especially when time is limited. But these flights have their quirks so here are our 21 tips! Low Cost Flights in…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2018/06/01/low-cost-flights-in-spain/feed/ 0 Gluten Free Spain: How to Order & What to Enjoy https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/gluten-free-in-Spain-header.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2018/04/13/gluten-free-spain/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2018/04/13/gluten-free-spain/#comments 13 Apr 2018 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=11329 Totally Spain has been planning custom tailor made Spain & Portugal tours since 2000 and we have worked with many clients with special dietary requirements. Here’s what we recommend when a gluten free Spain trip is what you seek. Gluten Free Spain │How to Order & What to Enjoy The best advice we can give is to…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2018/04/13/gluten-free-spain/feed/ 0 Amazing White Washed Villages of Andalusia https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/white-washed-villages-in-Andalusia-header.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2018/04/06/amazing-white-washed-villages-of-andalusia/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2018/04/06/amazing-white-washed-villages-of-andalusia/#comments 06 Apr 2018 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=11301 Visiting the big Andalusian cities of Seville, Cordoba and Granada in Southern Spain and looking to experience one or more of the famous white washed villages of Andalusia? The dazzling white washed villages of Andalusia along the coastline and in the Sierras are charming and make for a perfect day out. At Totally Spain we are your trusted travel…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2018/04/06/amazing-white-washed-villages-of-andalusia/feed/ 0 Famous Paintings in Spain https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/final-famous-paintings-in-spain.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2018/04/02/famous-paintings-in-spain/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2018/04/02/famous-paintings-in-spain/#comments 02 Apr 2018 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=11285 Picasso, Velázquez, Goya and Dali are just some of the big names we all associate with Spanish art. If you’re researching a trip to see some famous paintings in Spain – we’ve selected five of the great masterpieces below that are real ‘must-sees! You may not know that we’ve been planning itineraries around Spain and Portugal for 18…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2018/04/02/famous-paintings-in-spain/feed/ 0 Prettiest Villages and Towns in Portugal https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/portugal-villages-and-towns-header.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2018/03/23/prettiest-villages-and-towns-in-portugal/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2018/03/23/prettiest-villages-and-towns-in-portugal/#comments 23 Mar 2018 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=11257 As well as designing custom trips around Spain, here at Totally Spain, we also create unique tailor-made itineraries for Portugal, either exclusively or combined with touring in Spain. If it’s been a while since your last visit to the Iberian Peninsula then why not come again soon?  To inspire you, here are 15 charming, lesser known…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2018/03/23/prettiest-villages-and-towns-in-portugal/feed/ 0 What’s So Great About Valencia City? https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/valencia-city-daytrips-header.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2018/03/16/valencia-city/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2018/03/16/valencia-city/#comments 16 Mar 2018 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=11225 Barcelona isn’t the only cool Spanish city on the Mediterranean. A little further down the coast, Valencia offers lots of style and charm as well as exceptional good value. Here at Totally Spain, we’ve been designing itineraries for the past 18 years and think Spain’s third city is a real must-see for the senses. About Valencia…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2018/03/16/valencia-city/feed/ 0 Symbols of Spain │ How to Include 20 Spanish Icons in Your Custom Trip https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/symbols-of-spain-header-low.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2018/03/08/symbols-of-spain/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2018/03/08/symbols-of-spain/#comments 08 Mar 2018 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=11185 Want to understand and perhaps include some of the famous symbols of Spain in your next trip? Totally Spain has been designing custom itineraries here in Spain for almost two decades so take our insider advice and make your next holiday to Spain extra special! Symbols of Spain & How to Include Them in Your Trip 1…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2018/03/08/symbols-of-spain/feed/ 0 Short Roadtrips in Spain to Charming Villages & Towns https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/short-roadtrips-in-spain-header.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2018/02/21/short-roadtrips-in-spain/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2018/02/21/short-roadtrips-in-spain/#comments 21 Feb 2018 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=11101 If you are in Spain over a long weekend or a significant holiday, expect to see a huge exodus from the large towns and cities as the locals make the trip back to their ancestral villages in the mountains and along the coast. It’s a time for fresh air, elaborate family meals and spending quality time with relations and…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2018/02/21/short-roadtrips-in-spain/feed/ 0 Spain from North to South and East to West │The Many Faces of Spain https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Spain-from-North-to-South-and-East-to-West.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2018/02/13/spain-from-north-to-south-and-east-to-west/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2018/02/13/spain-from-north-to-south-and-east-to-west/#comments 13 Feb 2018 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=11065 We all know Milan is different to Rome and Hamburg is different to Munich – but lots of first-time travellers to Spain don’t realise how different Barcelona is to Seville and San Sebastian to Madrid. We’ve been designing itineraries around Spain and Portugal for two decades and many of these trips showcase the diversity in landscape, climate, history, culture, lifestyle and cuisine. Here’s…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2018/02/13/spain-from-north-to-south-and-east-to-west/feed/ 0 Santander City in Northern Spain │ What to See & Do https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Santander-city-header.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2018/01/29/santander-city-northern-spain/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2018/01/29/santander-city-northern-spain/#comments 29 Jan 2018 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=10974 To celebrate the brand-new ferry route from Cork direct to Santander, we’ve pulled together 10 Things to See & Do in Santander, one of Spain’s best loved cities on the Northern coast. We live a stone’s throw from here, across the bay in Cantabria, and it’s a joy to showcase what’s on our doorstep. If you…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2018/01/29/santander-city-northern-spain/feed/ 0 Must-Sees in Andalusia │14 Trip Tips https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/must-sees-in-Andalusia-header.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2018/01/19/must-sees-in-andalusia/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2018/01/19/must-sees-in-andalusia/#comments 19 Jan 2018 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=10877 Looking to beat the January blues? We’ve been designing custom trips around Spain since the year 2000 and today at Totally Spain, following a recent trip, we’re sharing our must-sees in Andalusia plus our pro-tips to getting around this wonderful region which offers so much to see and do! Must-Sees in Andalusia 1 The Alhambra in Granada If you…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2018/01/19/must-sees-in-andalusia/feed/ 0 Typical Day in Spain │ The Real Customs, Traditions & Rituals https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/typical-day-in-spain-header.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2017/11/29/typical-day-in-spain/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2017/11/29/typical-day-in-spain/#comments 29 Nov 2017 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=10425 At Totally Spain, we’ve been designing custom trips since the year 2000 & regularly advise clients on customs and traditions (and de-bunk the stereotypes too!) We’ve put together this guide to a typical day in Spain to help you better understand the Spanish way of life while travelling in Spain. Typical Day in Spain – The Real Customs, Traditions & Rituals 1…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2017/11/29/typical-day-in-spain/feed/ 0 Gifts from Spain – What to Buy & Where to Shop https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/gifts-from-spain-header.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2017/11/21/gifts-from-spain/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2017/11/21/gifts-from-spain/#comments 21 Nov 2017 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=10360 Thinking about gift ideas for friends or family? Working as travel planners on the ground in Spain since the year 2000, here at Totally Spain, we get asked by clients what gifts from Spain to buy. We’ve already produced a guide to shopping in Spain (with the all-important store opening hours) so today, here are a few of…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2017/11/21/gifts-from-spain/feed/ 0 Understanding Portuguese Tipping & Gratuities – When Do You Tip in Portugal? https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/tipping-in-portugal-header.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2017/11/10/tipping-in-portugal/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2017/11/10/tipping-in-portugal/#comments 10 Nov 2017 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=10331 Here at Totally Spain we’ve been planning itineraries around Spain and Portugal for 18 years and one of the most recurring questions from our clients relates to the subject of tipping. We’ve already covered tipping in Spain in detail, so today, we are going to tackle tipping in Portugal. In Portugal, gratuities are not expected…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2017/11/10/tipping-in-portugal/feed/ 0 12 of the Prettiest Ports & Fishing Villages in Northern Spain https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/fishing-villages-in-northern-spain-header.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2017/11/07/fishing-villages-in-northern-spain/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2017/11/07/fishing-villages-in-northern-spain/#comments 07 Nov 2017 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=10291 Totally Spain has been based in Northern Spain since we set up back in the year 2000 and we can attest to the fact that few things are more pleasurable than discovering the seafaring villages on the coast of Northern Spain. Of course, the coastal cities such as Bilbao, San Sebastian, Santander, Gijon, Coruña and Vigo are amazing too –…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2017/11/07/fishing-villages-in-northern-spain/feed/ 0 Visiting the Alhambra in Granada – Tickets, Tours & Insider Tips https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/visiting-the-alhambra-in-granada-header.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2017/10/25/visiting-the-alhambra-in-granada/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2017/10/25/visiting-the-alhambra-in-granada/#comments 25 Oct 2017 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=10254 We’ve been designing custom itineraries of Spain and Portugal for 18 years and in that time here at Totally Spain we must have had thousands of clients visiting the Alhambra in Granada in Andalusia which is one of the most magical sights to experience in this part of the world. Over the years, we’ve garnered a…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2017/10/25/visiting-the-alhambra-in-granada/feed/ 0 Michelin Star Dining in Cantabria Spain with Paired Tours & Activities https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/michelin-star-dining-in-cantabria-header.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2017/10/17/michelin-star-dining-in-cantabria-spain/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2017/10/17/michelin-star-dining-in-cantabria-spain/#comments 17 Oct 2017 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=10199 Here, from our base in charming Cantabria, Totally Spain has been designing custom tours of Spain and Portugal since the year 2000. 20 years in all! Gastronomy is always an important part of any trip for our clients and we like to suggest at least one ‘special’ dining experience in each city or region. It’s hard to…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2017/10/17/michelin-star-dining-in-cantabria-spain/feed/ 1 Totally Spain’s Guide to the Best Hotels with Views in Spain https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/TS-blog-headers-4-6.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2017/09/29/hotels-with-views-in-spain/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2017/09/29/hotels-with-views-in-spain/#comments 29 Sep 2017 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=10149 Best hotels with views in Spain? There are so many but here at Totally Spain, a big part of our business is finding the perfect hotels for our clients as they travel around Spain in style. Because we’ve been doing this since the year 2000, we’ve personally visited, stayed in and worked with thousands of…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2017/09/29/hotels-with-views-in-spain/feed/ 0 National Parks in Mainland Spain – Totally Spain’s Top 10 Guide https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/national-parks-in-mainland-spain-header.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2017/09/20/national-parks-in-mainland-spain/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2017/09/20/national-parks-in-mainland-spain/#comments 20 Sep 2017 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=10098 At Totally Spain, we write much about Spain’s urban beaches and cities and too often neglect Spain’s rugged countryside, luscious parkland, glacial lakes, picture perfect snow-capped mountains and its indigenous wildlife. But not today. We’ve not only explored these national parks in mainland Spain ourselves but we’ve booked countless client trips too since the year 2000.…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2017/09/20/national-parks-in-mainland-spain/feed/ 0 55 Must-Nots In Spain – What To Avoid While Travelling Here https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/must-nots-in-spain-header.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2017/09/11/must-nots-in-spain/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2017/09/11/must-nots-in-spain/#comments 11 Sep 2017 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=10062 Here at Totally Spain, we’ve designed tens of thousands of custom trips and travelled every inch of Spain, and we’ve seen the difference that knowledge and foresight makes. If you want to make your next Spain holiday even more amazing, check out the top Spain travel blunders, slip-ups and faux-pas to steer clear of while travelling in Spain.…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2017/09/11/must-nots-in-spain/feed/ 0 Travelling Spain for a Month – All You Need to Know https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/travelling-spain-for-a-month-header.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2017/08/31/travelling-spain-for-a-month/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2017/08/31/travelling-spain-for-a-month/#comments 31 Aug 2017 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=9960 Here at Totally Spain, we’ve been planning custom Spain & Portugal itineraries since the year 2000. More and more of our individual clients are taking much longer trips – anywhere from 3 weeks to 6 weeks – and this is when we really get a chance to flex our muscles and get our creative juices…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2017/08/31/travelling-spain-for-a-month/feed/ 0 Northern Spain Through the Lens – 21 Images That Define Cantabria https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/21-images-that-define-cantabria-header.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2017/08/28/images-that-define-cantabria/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2017/08/28/images-that-define-cantabria/#comments 28 Aug 2017 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=10008 Here at Totally Spain, we’ve lived and worked from Cantabria for many years and always take pleasure in showcasing this beautiful Northern coastal region in Spain. We’ve been planning custom itineraries around Spain and Portugal since the year 2000 and more and more of these trips include a few days here in our home region. Have a…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2017/08/28/images-that-define-cantabria/feed/ 0 University Cities in Spain  – Top 10 for Visiting & for Studying https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/university-cities-in-spain-header.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2017/08/16/university-cities-in-spain/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2017/08/16/university-cities-in-spain/#comments 16 Aug 2017 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=9918 Looking for university cities in Spain with a real buzz and character plus a sense of history? Or perhaps you want to find an interesting place to study Spanish? Here at Totally Spain, we’ve been designing travel itineraries since the year 2000 for solo travellers, families and special interest groups to these inspiring and enjoyable university cities in…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2017/08/16/university-cities-in-spain/feed/ 0 25 Photos that Define Spain – Bucketlist Inspiration for your Next Trip https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/25-photos-that-define-Spain.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2017/08/07/25-photos-that-define-spain/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2017/08/07/25-photos-that-define-spain/#comments 07 Aug 2017 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=9834 Here at Totally Spain, we’ve been designing unique travel itineraries since the year 2000 and relish the opportunity to help our clients experience Spain in full technicolour. To help you picture the locations and experiences that your selfie-stick or old-school Leica will be trained on, here are 25 definitive images to take in Spain… 25 Photos That…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2017/08/07/25-photos-that-define-spain/feed/ 0 Wineries with Art in Spain – The Best Bodegas for All Things Fine https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/wineries-with-art-in-spain-header.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2017/07/31/wineries-with-art-in-spain/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2017/07/31/wineries-with-art-in-spain/#comments 31 Jul 2017 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=9767 We’ve been planning winery tours in Spain ever since we set up Totally Spain back in the year 2000, and thrive on using our knowledge to select bodegas that mean something extra special to our clients. When we are designing an itinerary for a client that seeks great art and wine, here are some of the…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2017/07/31/wineries-with-art-in-spain/feed/ 0 Driving in Spain and Portugal – 50 Facts https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/TS-BLOG-HEADER-IMAGES-7.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2017/06/16/driving-in-spain-and-portugal/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2017/06/16/driving-in-spain-and-portugal/#comments 16 Jun 2017 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=9729 Here at Totally Spain, we’ve been planning custom trips around Spain and Portugal for two decades and receive lots of queries about self-drive holidays here. Whether you are looking for the shiny new three-lane highways or the romantic roads that snake around the mountain ridges and hug the coastal cliffs, here is what you need to know before embarking on…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2017/06/16/driving-in-spain-and-portugal/feed/ 0 Centro Botin Santander Cantabria – Art at its Best on the Bay https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/centro-botin-in-cantabria-header-low.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2017/06/09/centro-botin-santander-cantabria/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2017/06/09/centro-botin-santander-cantabria/#comments 09 Jun 2017 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=9695 Five years in the making, the Renzo Piano designed Centro Botin Santander opens shortly and here at Totally Spain we can’t wait to add this space to our list of inspiring architectural and cultural spaces. We’ve been designing custom travel itineraries throughout Cantabria and Spain since we set up in the year 2000 and being based near…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2017/06/09/centro-botin-santander-cantabria/feed/ 0 Best Museum Restaurants in Spain – 10 of the Hottest Places to Eat https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/best-museum-restaurants-in-Spain-header.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2017/05/31/best-museum-restaurants-in-spain/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2017/05/31/best-museum-restaurants-in-spain/#comments 31 May 2017 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=9641 We’ve visited a huge number of Spain’s best museums since establishing Totally Spain 17 years ago and we always make it our business to check out the cafés and restaurants as well as the exhibits. Here are what we consider to be 10 of the best museum restaurants in Spain, our favourites that we recommend to clients…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2017/05/31/best-museum-restaurants-in-spain/feed/ 0 Non Touristy Things to Do in Spain https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/25-non-tourist-things-to-do-in-Spain.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2017/05/24/non-touristy-things-to-do-in-spain/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2017/05/24/non-touristy-things-to-do-in-spain/#comments 24 May 2017 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=9584 When most of us travel, we want to visit the ‘must-sees’ but we also want to hang out with locals doing non touristy things. It’s hard to strike a balance, so when we plan custom trips for Totally Spain clients (and we’ve been doing this since the year 2000), in addition to highlighting top attractions, we recommend many…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2017/05/24/non-touristy-things-to-do-in-spain/feed/ 0 Central & Northern Portugal – 12 Places that TOTALLY grabbed us https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/12-places-in-Portugal-header.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2017/05/17/central-northern-portugal/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2017/05/17/central-northern-portugal/#comments 17 May 2017 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=9526 It’s always a pleasure to travel around Spain and Portugal researching new destinations and revisiting our favourite places. Ever since we set up Totally Spain in the year 2000, we’ve been creating unique itineraries for our clients from our special finds. Here are some real gems from a recent trip to Central & Northern Portugal over…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2017/05/17/central-northern-portugal/feed/ 0 Travel Checklist for Spain & Portugal https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/travel-checklist-for-Spain-header.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2017/04/28/travel-checklist-for-spain-portugal/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2017/04/28/travel-checklist-for-spain-portugal/#comments 28 Apr 2017 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=9486 You’ve booked your flights and the itinerary has been set but what else do you need to check before you travel? Here at Totally Spain, we’ve been producing customised trips to Spain and Portugal for 17 years and thought we’d share this handy travel checklist for Spain & Portugal highlighting some of the most important things to…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2017/04/28/travel-checklist-for-spain-portugal/feed/ 0 Travelling the Costa Brava https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/header-costa-brava.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2017/04/10/costa-brava/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2017/04/10/costa-brava/#comments 10 Apr 2017 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=9426 Here at Totally Spain we’ve been planning custom itineraries in Spain and Portugal since the year 2000 and frequently recommend travelling the Costa Brava and exploring its historic interior. To give you a taste of its rugged coastline, beautiful coves and charming towns and villages, here are some of our favourite places… We’re not the only ones to praise this…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2017/04/10/costa-brava/feed/ 0 Day Trips from Madrid – 10 Recommendations https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/day-trips-from-madrid-header.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2017/03/31/day-trips-from-madrid/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2017/03/31/day-trips-from-madrid/#comments 31 Mar 2017 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=9374 Visiting Madrid? Make sure to plan a day trip or two to experience the beautiful towns and landscapes of Madrid and Castile. Here at Totally Spain, we’ve been planning excursions since we set up in the year 2000 and would love to recommend the best locations for you and your group or family. Don’t want…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2017/03/31/day-trips-from-madrid/feed/ 0 What to Do in Madrid! 10 Things We Love in Spain’s Capital City https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/What-to-See-in-Madrid-header.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2017/03/24/what-to-do-in-madrid/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2017/03/24/what-to-do-in-madrid/#comments 24 Mar 2017 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=9301 We’ve been planning family and group itineraries to Spain and Portugal for decades and love the way Totally Spain clients are always wowed by Madrid. It always seems to get less attention internationally than Barcelona but we think it’s just as worthy of your precious vacation time as the Catalan capital. If you want to know what…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2017/03/13/why-book-a-spain-and-portugal-trip-with-totally-spain/feed/ 0 Benefits of a Private Driver & Private Guide in Spain & Portugal https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/private-driver-and-private-guide-header.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2017/03/03/private-driver-private-guide-in-spain-portugal/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2017/03/03/private-driver-private-guide-in-spain-portugal/#comments 03 Mar 2017 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=9000 At Totally Spain we believe there is a huge benefit to hiring private guides and private drivers for your custom vacation when travelling in Spain and Portugal. You’ll feel safe and immersed in the destination after just a few hours with a local guide or driver, and you’ll gather a lot of invaluable information also.   We’ve been…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2017/03/03/private-driver-private-guide-in-spain-portugal/feed/ 0 Totally Spain’s Guide to the Best of the Alentejo Portugal https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/the-alentejo-in-portugal-header.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2017/02/10/guide-the-alentejo-portugal/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2017/02/10/guide-the-alentejo-portugal/#comments 10 Feb 2017 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=8830 Here at Totally Spain, we’ve organised custom tours and travelled extensively through Portugal. We’ve written guides on the Lisbon region, the Centro region and Porto and the North Region, and now it’s time for the Alentejo! We love planning trips to this region’s amazing beaches, charming medieval cities and spectacular landscapes. And do we need to mention the excellent…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2017/02/10/guide-the-alentejo-portugal/feed/ 0 Totally Spain’s Guide to Porto and the North Region of Portugal https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Porto-Norte-header-Porto.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2017/01/25/guide-porto-north-region-portugal/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2017/01/25/guide-porto-north-region-portugal/#comments 25 Jan 2017 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=8758 Here at Totally Spain, we are huge fans of Portugal and love planning itineraries for clients in both countries. Having already written about the Lisbon Region and the Centro Region, today we are going to focus on the Porto & North region that lies South of Galicia and West of Castile-Leon in Spain. Porto is…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2017/01/25/guide-porto-north-region-portugal/feed/ 0 Totally Spain’s Insider Guide to Bilbao – Attractions, Guggenheim & Winery Daytrips https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/guide-to-bilbao-header.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2017/01/19/bilbao-attractions-guggenheim-daytrips/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2017/01/19/bilbao-attractions-guggenheim-daytrips/#comments 19 Jan 2017 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=8702 It’s hard to believe that 20 years have passed since the titanium-clad Guggenheim museum by Frank Gehry catapulted the city to the front pages of all the travel glossies. This amazing museum is still a huge attraction today and the rest of the city has so much to offer also.  We love its cuisine. And its bridges. It’s…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2017/01/19/bilbao-attractions-guggenheim-daytrips/feed/ 0 Totally Spain’s Guide to the Centro Region of Portugal https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/header-centro-region-in-portugal.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2016/12/19/totally-spain-centro-region-of-portugal/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2016/12/19/totally-spain-centro-region-of-portugal/#comments 19 Dec 2016 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=8651 Nestled in between the cities of Lisbon and Porto and with the Atlantic coast to the West and Spain to the East, the Centro region has everything you need for a perfect midweek break. Here at Totally Spain, we’ve been devising itineraries for Spain & Portugal for over 16 years and we know it won’t…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2016/12/19/totally-spain-centro-region-of-portugal/feed/ 0 Totally Spain’s Guide to the Lisbon Region in Portugal https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/lisbon-region-in-portugal-header-low.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2016/11/29/totally-spain-guide-lisbon-region-in-portugal/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2016/11/29/totally-spain-guide-lisbon-region-in-portugal/#comments 29 Nov 2016 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=8588 If you’ve ever thought about exploring Portugal, then please don’t wait any longer – it’s a wonderful country with so much to offer. Here at Totally Spain, we’ve seen the hugely positive shift in the standard and quality of the tourist offering in Portugal over the past decade. And we love designing custom itineraries for our valued clients…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2016/11/29/totally-spain-guide-lisbon-region-in-portugal/feed/ 0 Totally Spain’s Guide to Walking Cantabria’s Camino Lebaniego https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/camino-lebaniego-in-2017.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2016/11/21/totally-spain-camino-lebaniego-in-2017/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2016/11/21/totally-spain-camino-lebaniego-in-2017/#comments 21 Nov 2016 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=8558 Here at Totally Spain we’ve been planning Camino itineraries for clients since we started out in business over 16 years ago. Being based in Cantabria, we are keen walkers and hikers in our own spare time and we’ve recently decided to take on our first Camino as a family in 2017. Our chosen route is…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2016/11/21/totally-spain-camino-lebaniego-in-2017/feed/ 0 Totally Spain’s Guide to the Art of Gastronomy in Spain https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Guide-to-art-of-gastronomy-in-Spain.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2016/11/14/totally-spain-art-of-gastronomy-in-spain/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2016/11/14/totally-spain-art-of-gastronomy-in-spain/#comments 14 Nov 2016 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=8500 Not only does food and drink taste amazingly good in Spain but it looks so enticing too! Gastronomic traditions are respected here and great thought often goes in to the appearance, ceremony and overall presentation of food. Catering professionals can spend years learning the necessary skills that we often take for granted so we thought we’d highlight just…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2016/11/14/totally-spain-art-of-gastronomy-in-spain/feed/ 0 Totally Spain’s Guide to a Spooky Halloween in Spain https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/halloween-in-spain.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2016/10/26/totally-spain-halloween-in-spain/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2016/10/26/totally-spain-halloween-in-spain/#comments 26 Oct 2016 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=8433 As travel planners and avid travellers, here at Totally Spain, we’ve come across our fair share of scary locations on our travels throughout Spain and Portugal since we started out back in the year 2000. We tend not to include them in our client itineraries for obvious reasons– but given that Halloween is fast approaching,…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2016/10/26/totally-spain-halloween-in-spain/feed/ 0 Totally Spain’s Guide to Touring Alcazars and Castles in Spain https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/header-castles-in-Spain.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2016/10/21/totally-spains-guide-to-touring-alcazars-and-castles-in-spain/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2016/10/21/totally-spains-guide-to-touring-alcazars-and-castles-in-spain/#comments 21 Oct 2016 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=8401 Here at Totally Spain, we’ve been planning visits to castles in Spain and Portugal since we started out back in the year 2000 and love how they bring Spain’s history to life and release the inner kid in all of us. We’ve planned many itineraries to a cluster of amazing castles in Spain’s very aptly named…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2016/10/21/totally-spains-guide-to-touring-alcazars-and-castles-in-spain/feed/ 0 Totally Spain’s Guide to Gaudí’s Barcelona https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/header-gaudis-barcelona.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2016/10/14/totally-spain-guide-to-gaudis-barcelona/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2016/10/14/totally-spain-guide-to-gaudis-barcelona/#comments 14 Oct 2016 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=8359 Here at Totally Spain we’ve been planning itineraries to Spain and Portugal for 16 years and thought it was high time we wrote about the amazing architecture in Gaudí’s Barcelona… Is any trip to Spain complete without experiencing Antoni Gaudí’s architecture? We think the answer is ‘no’ which is why so many of our clients…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2016/10/14/totally-spain-guide-to-gaudis-barcelona/feed/ 0 Totally Spain’s Guide to the Beauty of Cantabria in Autumn https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/beauty-of-cantabria-in-Autumn.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2016/09/30/totally-spain-guide-to-cantabria-in-autumn/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2016/09/30/totally-spain-guide-to-cantabria-in-autumn/#comments 30 Sep 2016 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=8217 At Totally Spain we’ve been living and working in the North of Spain since the year 2000, and always encourage our clients to visit this part of the country out of season when it’s so much easier to get around once the summer visitors have gone home. Here are just some of the things we…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2016/09/30/totally-spain-guide-to-cantabria-in-autumn/feed/ 0 Ribera del Duero Wine Region in Spain https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/riberadelduero.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2016/09/21/totally-spain-guide-ribera-del-duero-wine-region/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2016/09/21/totally-spain-guide-ribera-del-duero-wine-region/#comments 21 Sep 2016 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=8161 Here at Totally Spain, we are huge fans of Spain’s amazing vineyards and have been sending clients to Spain’s best wineries since we started out in the year 2000. We’ve already blogged about Spain’s best wineries to visit and written guides for La Rioja, Rioja Alavesa, Rias Baixas, Jerez and Cantabria, so today we’re bringing you the best of…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2016/09/21/totally-spain-guide-ribera-del-duero-wine-region/feed/ 0 10 Unmissable Dishes in Spain https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/10-unmissable-dishes-in-Spain-header.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2016/09/12/10-unmissable-dishes-in-spain/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2016/09/12/10-unmissable-dishes-in-spain/#comments 12 Sep 2016 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=8116 You don’t need another blogpost about Spain’s typical or most famous dishes but we do want to share our checklist of 10 unmissable dishes in Spain and when, where and how to order them! You see we’ve been planning itineraries throughout Spain since the year 2000, so here at Totally Spain we’ve learned a lot about the Spanish dishes that…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2016/09/12/10-unmissable-dishes-in-spain/feed/ 0 Totally Spain’s Guide to Agricultural Touring in Spain https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/agricultural-touring-in-Spain.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2016/09/02/totally-spains-guide-to-agricultural-touring-in-spain/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2016/09/02/totally-spains-guide-to-agricultural-touring-in-spain/#comments 02 Sep 2016 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=8083 We’ve just waved off a large group from Australia who undertook a Customised Agricultural Themed Tour of Spain & Portugal. We specialise exclusively in bespoke itineraries at Totally Spain and we’ve really been able to flex our muscles and showcase the very best of Spanish agriculture on this one! We’ve done quite a few of…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2016/09/02/totally-spains-guide-to-agricultural-touring-in-spain/feed/ 0 Best Cities in Spain – Top 10 to Visit https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Top-cities-to-Visit-in-Spain.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2016/08/29/top-cities-to-visit-in-spain/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2016/08/29/top-cities-to-visit-in-spain/#comments 29 Aug 2016 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=8021 If you are planning to visit Spain, you probably know the range of city destinations can be overwhelming. Here at Totally Spain, we’ve decided to highlight the best cities in Spain that are 100% deserving of your hard-earned time. In addition to visiting them ourselves frequently, we’ve been scheduling client trips to each of these locations since…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2016/08/29/top-cities-to-visit-in-spain/feed/ 0 Tips for Travelling in Spain – 21 Insider Insights https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/21-tips-for-travelling-in-Spain.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2016/08/19/tips-for-travelling-in-spain/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2016/08/19/tips-for-travelling-in-spain/#comments 19 Aug 2016 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=7982 When you organise hundreds of bespoke trips across Spain and Portugal every year for 16 years, you learn a thing or two about people and travel. Armed with that very knowledge here at Totally Spain, we’ve decided to pull together our 21 tips for travelling in Spain so you can avoid the common mistakes that trip up…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2016/08/19/tips-for-travelling-in-spain/feed/ 0 Totally Spain’s Guide to Eating, Buying and Enjoying Cheese in Spain https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/cheese-header.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2016/08/10/totally-spains-guide-cheese-in-spain/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2016/08/10/totally-spains-guide-cheese-in-spain/#comments 10 Aug 2016 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=7943 Planning a Spain vacation and looking for guidance on what Spanish cheeses to order, buy and eat? We’ve been planning gastronomic tours of Spain at Totally Spain since 2000 and suggest that you seek out and try a chunk of each of these very special Spanish cheeses below! Top Cheeses to Try in Spain Manchego is the…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2016/08/10/totally-spains-guide-cheese-in-spain/feed/ 0 Totally Spain’s Guide to Architectural Touring in Spain https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/architecture-header.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2016/06/23/architecture-tours-in-spain/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2016/06/23/architecture-tours-in-spain/#comments 23 Jun 2016 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=7891 Ever wanted to see Gaudi’s crazy cathedral that has been 130 years+ in the making? Or maybe Gehry’s giant titanium de-construction in the shape of an old ship is more your style. And what about Calatrava’s neo-futurist designs that defy words? Whether you’re after Modernist, modern or Moorish, Spain is a joy to visit for…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2016/06/23/architecture-tours-in-spain/feed/ 0 Eating Out as a Vegetarian & Vegan in Spain https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/veggie-header.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2016/06/20/vegetarian-and-vegan-in-spain/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2016/06/20/vegetarian-and-vegan-in-spain/#comments 20 Jun 2016 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=7845 Spain is always listed as the home of amazing restaurants and the world’s top chefs but it can pose a challenge for vegetarian & vegan travelers. Here at Totally Spain, we’ve been planning customised trips around Spain & Portugal since 2000 and we have catered for many clients with special dietary requirements for lifestyle, health and religious…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2016/06/20/vegetarian-and-vegan-in-spain/feed/ 0 High-Speed Train in Spain – 12 Travel Tips https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/high-speed-train-in-Spain-header.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2016/06/13/travelling-by-high-speed-train-in-spain/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2016/06/13/travelling-by-high-speed-train-in-spain/#comments 13 Jun 2016 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=7826 At Totally Spain, we have been planning client trips on Spain’s network of high-speed trains since the year 2000. It’s a wonderful way to get around this large country quickly, safely and affordably and we always encourage new clients to take the train and sit back and enjoy the amazing views! The High-Speed Train in Spain 1 The High-Speed Train…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2016/06/13/travelling-by-high-speed-train-in-spain/feed/ 0 Honeymoon in Spain – Where, When & How https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/honeymoon-in-Spain-header-image.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2016/05/27/guide-honeymoon-in-spain/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2016/05/27/guide-honeymoon-in-spain/#comments 27 May 2016 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=7782 Great weather, amazing beaches, superb historic and luxury hotels at great prices, great transport connections, sumptuous formal dining in world acclaimed restaurants plus mouth-wateringly good tapas prepared in the tiniest of bars – Spain really is a fantastic location for a honeymoon. At Totally Spain we’ve been planning customised trips including honeymoons around Spain & Portugal for the past two decades.…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2016/05/27/guide-honeymoon-in-spain/feed/ 0 Spain Travel Apps – 20 Handy Tools to Pack https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Travel-Apps-in-Spain-header.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2016/05/24/apps-for-travelling-in-spain/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2016/05/24/apps-for-travelling-in-spain/#comments 24 May 2016 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=7742 Here at Totally Spain, we’ve been customising trips for over 16 years and we’re big fans of paper maps, physical guide books and lots of reference reading material. That is why we give all of our clients their own custom documentation pack full of useful information for their trip.  But we also love the amazing travel info &…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2016/05/24/apps-for-travelling-in-spain/feed/ 0 Top Hotel Complaints in Spain & How To Avoid Having to Make Them https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/hotel-complaints-in-Spain.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2016/05/13/hotel-complaints-in-spain/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2016/05/13/hotel-complaints-in-spain/#comments 13 May 2016 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=7711 As a Spain travel specialist with 16 years under our belt, we’ve seen and personally lodged a few hotel complaints over the years. Unfortunately (or fortunately) most hotel complaints in Spain stem from cultural differences. Today, we’re going to outline the top complaints, explain why they happen and provide workarounds so you can enjoy that perfect holiday in Spain.…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2016/05/13/hotel-complaints-in-spain/feed/ 0 How Totally Spain Prepares your Custom Trip to Spain & Portugal https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/quote-for-custom-trip.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2016/05/09/custom-trip-to-spain/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2016/05/09/custom-trip-to-spain/#comments 09 May 2016 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=7668 If you are reading this, you are probably considering a custom trip to Spain or Portugal. We’re thrilled you might be interested in arranging it through Totally Spain where trip is unique and tailor-made.  To provide you with an accurate proposal for a Custom Trip  to Spain or Portugal, we need to know about you and…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2016/05/09/custom-trip-to-spain/feed/ 0 Altamira Cantabria – One of the Many Reasons to Visit Cantabria https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/ALTAMIRA.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2016/03/31/altamira-movie-visit-cantabria/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2016/03/31/altamira-movie-visit-cantabria/#comments 31 Mar 2016 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=7165 Altamira Cantabria – If you’ve seen ‘Altamira’ the movie starring Antonio Banderas, you are probably curious to see the stunning Cantabrian cave art discovered in 1879. At Totally Spain (we’re a Spain-based travel agent and specialist in custom travel to Spain since 2000), we’re lucky to be based near the real thing which we highly recommend that you visit…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2016/03/31/altamira-movie-visit-cantabria/feed/ 0 Propose in Spain – Best Places to Get Engaged https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/propose.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2016/03/23/places-to-propose-in-spain/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2016/03/23/places-to-propose-in-spain/#comments 23 Mar 2016 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=7114 If you are researching stunning places to propose to your other half, look no further. Spain is so diverse, we know we have the perfect location for you and your partner. We’ve organised lots of romantic breaks in Spain, not to mention weddings and honeymoons so we know a thing or two about planning special moments. Living and working here…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2016/03/23/places-to-propose-in-spain/feed/ 0 Gibraltar and Tangiers from Spain https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/tangiers-and-gibraltar.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2016/03/11/visiting-gibraltar-and-tangiers-while-in-spain/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2016/03/11/visiting-gibraltar-and-tangiers-while-in-spain/#comments 11 Mar 2016 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=7048 When we organise custom trips in Spain for clients from the US, Canada or Australia, we often suggest and frequently get asked about popping over the border to see Gibraltar or making a daytrip to Tangiers. Both destinations, which couldn’t be more different, can be quite easily included in a Southern Spain itinerary and make excellent…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2016/03/11/visiting-gibraltar-and-tangiers-while-in-spain/feed/ 0 Alcohol Free Drinks in Spain – Una ‘Sin’ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/alcohol-free-drinks-in-Spain.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2016/02/23/alcohol-free-drinks-in-spain/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2016/02/23/alcohol-free-drinks-in-spain/#comments 23 Feb 2016 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=6985 While nobody enjoys a cold craft beer or a glass of Rioja or cava more than we do at Totally Spain, we love how easy it is to socialise in Spain without drinking alcohol. Here are some of low-alcohol or no-alcohol drinks that are popular in Spain when you need to be 100% alert. Alcohol Free Drinks…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2016/02/23/alcohol-free-drinks-in-spain/feed/ 0 Why We Recommend a Food Tour in Spain https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/food-tours-in-Spain.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2016/02/19/foodie-tours-in-spain/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2016/02/19/foodie-tours-in-spain/#comments 19 Feb 2016 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=6927 Thinking about booking a gastronomy tour in Seville, Madrid or Barcelona? We’ve been designing itineraries in Spain & Portugal for two decades and always encourage Totally Spain clients to take a food tour. Why not join us on a “behind-the-scenes” in Seville, to see why they are fun, educational and filling too! What Happens on a Food Tour in Spain? A gastronomy tour is…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2016/02/19/foodie-tours-in-spain/feed/ 0 Menu del Dia in Spain – Amazing Meal Deals https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/menu-del-dia-in-Spain-header.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2016/02/11/menu-del-dia-in-spain/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2016/02/11/menu-del-dia-in-spain/#comments 11 Feb 2016 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=6870 Eating out is a major part of any holiday and here in Spain we have amazing restaurants to suit every budget. Today we’re going to focus on the set-price meal in Spain known as the ‘menu-del-dia’ which is usually served at lunchtime from Monday to Friday.  As you know, Totally Spain is a Spain-based travel agent and specialist in custom travel…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2016/02/11/menu-del-dia-in-spain/feed/ 0 Money Saving Travel Tips in Spain https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/savvy-savings-spain-header.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2016/02/04/savvy-savings-in-spain/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2016/02/04/savvy-savings-in-spain/#comments 04 Feb 2016 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=6830 Here at Totally Spain, our clients have been known to ‘splash out’ on certain things when travelling in Spain but these treats are always offset by money saving deals to get them a bit more bang for their buck. After two decades designing itineraries throughout Spain and Portugal, we really know a lot about providing great value for money…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2016/02/04/savvy-savings-in-spain/feed/ 0 Northern Spain – What to See & Do https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Northern-Spain-header.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2016/01/20/what-to-see-do-in-northern-spain/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2016/01/20/what-to-see-do-in-northern-spain/#comments 20 Jan 2016 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=6673 We’ve been designing custom trips around Northern Spain ever since Totally Spain started out back in the year 2000. You might not know but we initially set up our business in Vitoria in the Basque Country, which was then an unknown part of Spain. Today, we are still based in Northern Spain in Cantabria, and although we do plan trips for…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2016/01/20/what-to-see-do-in-northern-spain/feed/ 0 San Sebastian – Northern Spain’s Gem https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/SanSebastian.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2016/01/14/san-sebastian-2016/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2016/01/14/san-sebastian-2016/#comments 14 Jan 2016 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=6632 Here at Totally Spain, we’ve been tracking San Sebastian’s rise to the culinary hall of fame since we started our business in the Basque Country in the year 2000. It’s been exciting to observe San Sebastian as Europe’s City of Culture – when the cultural calendar finally caught up with the chefs culinary skills and made it into…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2016/01/14/san-sebastian-2016/feed/ 0 Planning a Trip from Spain to Portugal’s First Parador https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/portugal-parador.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2016/01/11/portugals-first-parador/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2016/01/11/portugals-first-parador/#comments 11 Jan 2016 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=6579 Here at Totally Spain, we love the Paradores franchise and are delighted that the luxury hotel chain has opened its first parador in Portugal. Here’s how we are planning a route around a night or two at the Parador Casa da Insua… It’s only taken 87 years for the Spanish chain to open a hotel outside…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2016/01/11/portugals-first-parador/feed/ 0 Over 50s Travel in Spain & Portugal https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/FeaturedShoemakerAlhambra.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2015/12/17/baby-boomers-love-spain-portugal/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2015/12/17/baby-boomers-love-spain-portugal/#comments 17 Dec 2015 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=6521 After over 19 years designing custom trips to Spain and Portugal, we’ve seen that a huge number of our Totally Spain valued clients are what the industry likes to call `baby boomers´.  Those people born between 1946 and 1964. We really enjoy working with these experienced, mature travelers and, for that reason we thought, why not say something…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2015/12/17/baby-boomers-love-spain-portugal/feed/ 0 Twelve Reasons to Take a Lisbon City Break https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/15featured_Lisbon1110544.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2015/12/11/lisbon-city-break/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2015/12/11/lisbon-city-break/#comments 11 Dec 2015 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=6479 We often plan a week off in a warmer climate during our Christmas break when it can get a bit chilly in Northern Spain. With so many Southern cities to choose from we are spoilt for choice (we’ve been customising trips across Spain and Portugal since 2000) but one place that keeps on drawing us back, is Lisbon.  There’s something so…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2015/12/11/lisbon-city-break/feed/ 0 Driving the Camino de Santiago in Spain https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/10-5037288592_8f007c8517_b.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2015/12/04/driving-the-camino/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2015/12/04/driving-the-camino/#comments 04 Dec 2015 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=6446 Since we set up in the travel business in the year 2000, we helped hundreds of people explore the Camino de Santiago on foot, by bike, on horse-back and even by motorbike and by car. Here are some of the key routes that made up this scenic and spiritual way. Which one will you undertake and how?…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2015/12/04/driving-the-camino/feed/ 0 Totally Spain’s Guide to Significant Jewish Heritage Sights in Portugal https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/4880165835_45625d6e9d_b-1.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2015/11/30/jewish-heritage-sights-in-portugal/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2015/11/30/jewish-heritage-sights-in-portugal/#comments 30 Nov 2015 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=6269 We’ve written recently about Spain’s Jewish heritage and today we’d like to highlight some of the more significant Jewish sights in Portugal where you can step back in time and get a sense of how this vibrant community lived and worked. We start in the capital, Lisbon, and tour nine locations before finishing up in Porto. We…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2015/11/30/jewish-heritage-sights-in-portugal/feed/ 0 Spain’s New Michelin Star Restaurants https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/GUIA_MICHELIN_ESPANA_2016_PORTADA_3D.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2015/11/26/spains-new-michelin-star-restaurants/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2015/11/26/spains-new-michelin-star-restaurants/#comments 26 Nov 2015 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=6326 All eyes were on Santiago last night to see the names of the restaurants appearing in the latest edition of the French gastronomy bible. No change at the top – Spain is still home to 8 establishments with 3 stars (Akelarre, Arzak, Azurmendi, El Celler de Can Roca, DiverXO, Martín Berasategui, Quique Dacosta and Sant Pau). But we…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2015/11/26/spains-new-michelin-star-restaurants/feed/ 0 Totally Spain’s Guide to the Top Museums in Cantabria https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/9-Capricho.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2015/11/18/top-museums-in-cantabria/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2015/11/18/top-museums-in-cantabria/#comments 18 Nov 2015 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=6189 We’re lucky to be based in Cantabria which is home to some amazing museums. When we leave the Totally Spain office (we’re a Cantabria-based travel agent and specialist in custom travel to Spain & Portugal since 2000), there’s nothing we enjoy more in our free time than visiting these top museums in Cantabria with our family and…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2015/11/18/top-museums-in-cantabria/feed/ 0 Best Cathedrals in Spain https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/best-cathedrals-in-spain-header.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2015/11/13/best-cathedrals-in-spain/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2015/11/13/best-cathedrals-in-spain/#comments 13 Nov 2015 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=5933 Here at Totally Spain, our eight favourite churches feature the heavy hitters but we have a few surprises too. One is a combination of a palace and monastery, another is a former mosque and we also include Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia which is actually not a cathedral (although mist people think it is!) All eight are located inside UNESCO…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2015/11/13/best-cathedrals-in-spain/feed/ 0 Time Travel in Cantabria | Caves, Churches & Cobblestones https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/time-travel-in-Cantabria-header-low.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2015/11/10/time-travel-in-cantabria/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2015/11/10/time-travel-in-cantabria/#comments 10 Nov 2015 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=6113 Inspired by a book by Eva Garcia Saenz that unfolds in a museum in Santander and takes us back to our cave dwelling past, here’s where you’ll find eye-popping cave art, postcard-perfect medieval towns, achingly cool urban retro architecture and chocolate-box hamlets on our doorstep here in Cantabria. So you can step back in time, whenever you feel like…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2015/11/10/time-travel-in-cantabria/feed/ 0 Jewish Heritage Sights in Spain https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/jewish-heritage-in-spain-collage-low.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2015/10/30/jewish-heritage-sights-in-spain/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2015/10/30/jewish-heritage-sights-in-spain/#comments 30 Oct 2015 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=5967 Here at Totally Spain, we have organised numerous custom trips for travelers interested in the history of the Jewish community in Spain & Portugal. In the company of one of our knowledgeable guides, it really is possible to peel back the layers and the centuries to find Jewish street names, Jewish architecture, the old Juderias or Jewish neighbourhoods, former synagogues and…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2015/10/30/jewish-heritage-sights-in-spain/feed/ 0 Eating Out with your Family in Spain https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/5984811011_5615954cd0_b1.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2015/10/22/food-guide-for-families-in-spain/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2015/10/22/food-guide-for-families-in-spain/#comments 22 Oct 2015 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=5889 Kids are adored in Spain and you’ll find that they are great ice-breakers when it comes to mixing with the locals. But that doesn’t mean there won’t be a few hiccups along the way when travelling with junior. We’ve put together this food guide for families in Spain so you know what’s what when it…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2015/10/22/food-guide-for-families-in-spain/feed/ 0 Boutique Destinations in Spain by Totally Spain https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/7300626324_5f4db4cf28_b1.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2015/10/19/boutique-destinations-in-spain/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2015/10/19/boutique-destinations-in-spain/#comments 19 Oct 2015 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=5882 When we started Totally Spain in 2000, we were planning lots of “once-in-a-lifetime” trips to Spain and our job was to make sure that all the “must-sees” were included on each itinerary. So much has changed since then. It’s now so easy to fly into smaller regional airports in Spain and thus many of our…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2015/10/19/boutique-destinations-in-spain/feed/ 0 Walled Towns in Spain – Nine of the Best! https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/13939562616_f066b0f1f3_b.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2015/06/25/best-walled-towns-in-spain/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2015/06/25/best-walled-towns-in-spain/#comments 25 Jun 2015 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=5689 We are huge fans of a busy city break or a long weekend of pampering but sometimes our bodies and our brains need a complete change of pace, a place to de-compress from our busy schedules, in a location where time seems to last longer or has stopped altogether. When we need one of those…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2015/06/25/best-walled-towns-in-spain/feed/ 0 Paradores in Spain – 12 Most Impressive https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/header-paradores.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2015/06/09/most-impressive-paradores/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2015/06/09/most-impressive-paradores/#comments 09 Jun 2015 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=5605 Here at Totally Spain, we organise hotel accommodation for our clients in every nook and cranny across Spain and Portugal and often recommend the state-run Parador network to our travelling couples, families and larger groups too.  After much debate in the office and frequent inspection of the 94 locations across Spain, here are what we…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2015/06/09/most-impressive-paradores/feed/ 0 Unusual Food Customs in Spain https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/5786581069_7f5227bcf4_b.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2015/05/29/odd-things-in-spain/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2015/05/29/odd-things-in-spain/#comments 29 May 2015 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=5530 We are often struck by how different Spain can seem for first time visitors so we’ve decided to put together a guide to the Weird, Quirky & Unusual Food Customs in Spain for those of you novices coming to Spain. In case you don’t know us, we should emphasise that we are a Spain-based travel specialist…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2015/05/29/odd-things-in-spain/feed/ 0 Best Monuments & Museums in Spain – 15 Must-Sees https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/4342236650_f5f95f3374_b.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2015/05/18/best-monuments-in-spain/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2015/05/18/best-monuments-in-spain/#comments 18 May 2015 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=5445 With an over-whelming number of UNESCO-listed monuments and world-class museums in Spain to choose from, visitors always need help when selecting which to visit. Here at Totally Spain, we’ve been putting together custom itineraries since the year 2000 and share our shortlist of the 15 best museums and monuments in Spain… Best Monuments & Museums in Spain…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2015/05/18/best-monuments-in-spain/feed/ 0 Best Shopping in Spain https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/best-shopping-in-spain-header.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2015/05/08/best-shopping-in-spain/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2015/05/08/best-shopping-in-spain/#comments 08 May 2015 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=5388 We are frequently contacted by our clients researching the best shopping in Spain. After two decades of answering questions and providing advice (we’ve been designing travel itineraries here since 2000) we thought it was high time we provided our very own Totally Spain Guide to the Best Shopping in Spain. 14 Top Tips for the Best Shopping in Spain…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2015/05/08/best-shopping-in-spain/feed/ 0 Best Wineries in Spain to Visit https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/best-wineries-in-spain-header.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2015/04/27/best-wineries-in-spain/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2015/04/27/best-wineries-in-spain/#comments 27 Apr 2015 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=5320 It’s no wonder we are obsessed about wine here at Totally Spain. Spain is the world’s largest producer of wine and the country with the largest number of vineyards in the world – a whopping 13 percent of the world’s vineyards are on Spanish soil. We love telling our clients that after cereals and olives,…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2015/04/16/visit-portugal/feed/ 0 Bridges in Spain – 12 of the Best! https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/4395175629_55fe38c4ea_b.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2015/04/07/best-bridges-in-spain/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2015/04/07/best-bridges-in-spain/#comments 07 Apr 2015 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=5168 Spurred on by the re-opening of the vertigo-inducing Caminito del Rey walking route complete with bridge, we’ve decided here at Totally Spain to pull together our favourite Spanish ‘puentes’ or bridges in Spain. We’ve got a bit of everything in here – Roman bridges, foot bridges, hanging bridges, toll bridges, bridges designed by starchitects and…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2015/04/07/best-bridges-in-spain/feed/ 0 Best Plazas in Spain – 12 Spectacular Squares https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/4102781401_187eab8acd_b.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2015/03/30/best-plazas-in-spain/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2015/03/30/best-plazas-in-spain/#comments 30 Mar 2015 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=5125 If there’s one place we recommend our clients visit in every Spanish town, it’s the main square or plaza, often called the Plaza Mayor. Traditionally it’s where bullfights took place and it was often the location for outdoor foodmarkets and theatres too. Today it’s all about the café tables, the buzz, the people and the activities in the…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2015/03/30/best-plazas-in-spain/feed/ 0 Driving Routes in Spain – 12 Road Trips https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/best-driving-routes-in-Spain-header.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2015/03/23/driving-routes-in-spain/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2015/03/23/driving-routes-in-spain/#comments 23 Mar 2015 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=5066 Nothing says holidays more than a car, a suitcase, sunglasses, and the open road. And here in Spain, we have a wonderful road infrastructure including shiny new three-lane highways that get you out of the cities plus plenty of those romantic rural roads that snake around the mountain ridges and coastal cliffs when you want…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2015/03/23/driving-routes-in-spain/feed/ 0 Movies Filmed in Spain – Locations Guide https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/movies-made-in-Spain-header.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2015/03/16/totally-spains-guide-movies-filmed-in-spain/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2015/03/16/totally-spains-guide-movies-filmed-in-spain/#comments 16 Mar 2015 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=5015 We’re no movie buffs but we know that great films, like all creative arts, can inspire. And so we bring you some of Spain’s stunning backdrops that you might have enjoyed on the silver screen plus a few more recent suggestions also. Some are obviously set in Spain but there are a few surprises in there…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2015/03/16/totally-spains-guide-movies-filmed-in-spain/feed/ 0 Unlimited Internet in Spain – Tips & Qs https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/7157081106_d75c3638d2.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2015/02/27/mobile-internet-in-spain/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2015/02/27/mobile-internet-in-spain/#comments 27 Feb 2015 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=4934 We’ve been designing itineraries in Spain since the year 2000 and clients often get in touch regarding cellphone usage and the prevalence of wifi in Spain. Here’s what we say and why we recommend hiring a device to guarantee high quality mobile internet in Spain. Unlimited Internet in Spain – Tips & Questions 1 Check Your Phone/Tablet Works Abroad Before…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2015/02/27/mobile-internet-in-spain/feed/ 0 Pre-Booking Museum Tickets in Spain Before You Travel https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/medium_8758978331.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2015/01/29/prebooking-museums-in-spain/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2015/01/29/prebooking-museums-in-spain/#comments 29 Jan 2015 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=4840 Travelling to Spain and want to avoid queuing for the big attractions? A whopping 75.3m people visited Spain in 2016, so if you want to visit the big attractions, here at Totally Spain, we highly recommend you pre-book your tickets. It’s part of what we’ve been doing for our clients since we started our back in…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2015/01/29/prebooking-museums-in-spain/feed/ 0 Christmas in Spain – A Holiday Season Guide https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/medium_323354134-2.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2014/12/02/guide-christmas-in-spain/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2014/12/02/guide-christmas-in-spain/#comments 02 Dec 2014 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=4630 As travel specialists based in Spain, we receive lots of requests for Christmas packages. When responding, we always explain that the holiday season in Spain is a marathon-like event with no less than a whopping five days of full-on celebration over the two weeks of Christmas. The five key holiday dates are Dec 24, Dec 25, Dec 31, Jan…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2014/12/02/guide-christmas-in-spain/feed/ 0 What to Pack for Spain https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/what-to-pack-for-Spain.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2014/09/19/what-to-pack-and-wear-in-spain/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2014/09/19/what-to-pack-and-wear-in-spain/#comments 19 Sep 2014 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=4545 We’ve just come off the phone from a client who was asking us what to pack for Spain. It’s something we are often asked – usually with the subtext of how the person can avoid looking like a tourist. While we don’t think that everybody should look the same (how boring would that be!) here’s…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2014/09/19/what-to-pack-and-wear-in-spain/feed/ 0 Sharing Food in Spain -How to Get it Right https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/medium_564701-1.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2014/09/10/sharing-food-in-spain/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2014/09/10/sharing-food-in-spain/#comments 10 Sep 2014 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=4513 If you only spend a day in Spain, you can’t help noticing how people love to share food. It’s so intrinsic to the dining experience that it’s built into the menus. But do you know what to share and how to share it in Spain? We’ve been designing custom itineraries in Spain and Portugal for two decades…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2014/09/10/sharing-food-in-spain/feed/ 0 The Vibrancy of Spain in September https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/medium_5029730840.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2014/09/02/festivals-spain-september/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2014/09/02/festivals-spain-september/#comments 02 Sep 2014 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=4476 September is a fantastic month to visit Spain. Not so hot, not so crowded and when much of the Northern hemisphere is switching on the heating and getting out the boots and sweaters, you are still able to enjoy a day out on the sea or a hike and picnic in the hills. It’s a…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2014/09/02/festivals-spain-september/feed/ 0 Amazing Theatre Festivals and Open Air Theatres in Spain https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/medium_7267252588.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2014/07/28/open-air-theatres-in-spain/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2014/07/28/open-air-theatres-in-spain/#comments 28 Jul 2014 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=4422 Inspired by the brand new open-air community theatre in Laroles (in the Alpujarras) developed by Anna Kemp and her team, we’ve decided to compile a list of Spain’s best open air theatres which, for obvious reasons, come into their own in the Summer months. Not only are they places for enjoying outdoor dramatics and music festivals,…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2014/07/28/open-air-theatres-in-spain/feed/ 0 What to See in Galicia in Northern Spain https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/1080534.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2014/07/14/beaches-grapes-palaces-galicia-plus-great-seafood/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2014/07/14/beaches-grapes-palaces-galicia-plus-great-seafood/#comments 14 Jul 2014 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=4368 What to see in Galicia ? Well we’re just back from a lovely trip to Galicia and want to share some of the great reasons to visit the North West of Spain. This time, we chose the Rias Baixas area as our base and toured the vicinity as well as going north to Santiago de Compostela and…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2014/07/14/beaches-grapes-palaces-galicia-plus-great-seafood/feed/ 0 Cantabria in the Summer Holidays https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/medium_10497704276.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2014/06/25/cantabria-in-the-summer-holidays/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2014/06/25/cantabria-in-the-summer-holidays/#comments 25 Jun 2014 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=4315 We’ve been busy following a number of bloggers trips to Cantabria and are not surprised how much they LOVE the region. They’re not alone. We loved it so much we located our travel business here (Totally Spain has been designing custom trips across Spain and Portugal since 2000!) It’s getting a bit busier here and the…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2014/06/25/cantabria-in-the-summer-holidays/feed/ 0 La Rioja Winery Region: Award Winning Tips https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/medium_8712621315.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2014/06/17/la-rioja-winery-guide/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2014/06/17/la-rioja-winery-guide/#comments 17 Jun 2014 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=4262 Rather like its wine, the region of La Rioja in Northern Spain is an elegant and very traditional region – nothing too brash or overly showy here. It’s famous for its ruby red wine – it was the first region to achieve ‘Denominacion de Origin’ (DO) in Spain but it’s also well known here for…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2014/06/17/la-rioja-winery-guide/feed/ 0 A Trip to the Basque Country? Yes, please! https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/basque-country-header-image.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2014/06/09/the-basque-country/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2014/06/09/the-basque-country/#comments 09 Jun 2014 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=4225 The Basque Country is a coastal region in Northern Spain made of up cities such as the triumphant Bilbao and elegant San Sebastian (plus dozens of small fishing villages) on the coast. Inland there are lots of treats also including the wonderfully un-touristy Vitoria – and the Rioja Alavesa wine region – which is an area that…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2014/06/09/the-basque-country/feed/ 0 Gardens in Spain – Parks, Palaces & More https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/medium_2519194058.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2014/06/04/gardens-in-spain/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2014/06/04/gardens-in-spain/#comments 04 Jun 2014 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=4163 Are you interested in gardening and keen to visit some gardens in Spain? You’d better strap yourself in then, because we’ve put together the perfect guide to planning your green-fingered trip to Spain. Each of our gardens is very different – as a result of its location, climate or history. In Andalusia, you’ll find the Moorish influenced…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2014/06/04/gardens-in-spain/feed/ 0 Unusual Andalusia – Hidden Treasures in Southern Spain https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/medium_5335686408.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2014/05/27/unusual-andalusia-2014/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2014/05/27/unusual-andalusia-2014/#comments 27 May 2014 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=4099 The challenge when visiting Andalusia is often shortlisting what to see and do. Millions of people visit the region every year and most of those will be visiting the Cathedral of Seville, the Mezquita of Cordoba, and the Alhambra in Granada – which all feature in the top 15 monuments in Spain. Although we adore these places, these busy sights aren’t…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2014/05/27/unusual-andalusia-2014/feed/ 0 How to Plan a Spain Vacation with Insider Help from a Spain tour operator https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/medium_3115445482.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2014/05/20/spain-tour-operator/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2014/05/20/spain-tour-operator/#comments 20 May 2014 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=4065 Planning a trip to Spain? Want some help from a Spain-based specialist to plan a Spain vacation? Take a look at the questions we at Totally Spain put to our clients when working on an itinerary. It might help you identify what you want to do, see and experience in Spain. And we also provide a checklist, to…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2014/05/20/spain-tour-operator/feed/ 0 Car Museums in Spain – Vintage Classics https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/medium_9513560370.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2014/05/13/classic-vintage-car-museums-spain/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2014/05/13/classic-vintage-car-museums-spain/#comments 13 May 2014 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=4001 Here at Totally Spain we prepare hundreds of custom self-drive holidays around Spain every year and some of our clients even choose to tour in their own vintage or classic car. When we put together any package for car enthusiasts, we suggest a trip to one of the car museums in Spain which are so well put together…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2014/05/13/classic-vintage-car-museums-spain/feed/ 0 Totally Spain Guide to San Fermin Pamplona Bull Running Festival – Enjoy The Party Whether You Run With The Bulls Or Not https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/medium_4768159362.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2014/05/06/san-fermin-pamplona-2014/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2014/05/06/san-fermin-pamplona-2014/#comments 06 May 2014 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=3947 We think everybody should see the passion and drama of the Pamplona bullrunning festival at least once in their lives – from the safety of the sidelines or up in a balcony with views of the action. The world-famous San Fermin festival held from 6-14 July is a busy one and it’s never too early to…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2014/05/06/san-fermin-pamplona-2014/feed/ 0 Tipping in Spain – What & When to Tip https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/tipping-in-spain-header.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2014/04/28/tipping-in-spain/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2014/04/28/tipping-in-spain/#comments 28 Apr 2014 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=3908 UPDATED: 20 June 2025 Along with mealtimes in Spain, tipping and gratuities are among the topics our clients ask about most frequently. As a Spain-based travel agency specialising in custom travel to Spain & Portugal since 2000, Totally Spain has put together 15 clear examples to help you understand when you should (or shouldn’t) tip…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2014/04/28/tipping-in-spain/feed/ 0 The Many Ways of Doing the Camino de Santiago. What’s yours? https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/medium_5178554123.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2014/04/21/there-are-many-ways-of-doing-the-camino-de-santiago-whats-yours/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2014/04/21/there-are-many-ways-of-doing-the-camino-de-santiago-whats-yours/#comments 21 Apr 2014 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=3730 Most mornings on our way to the office in Cantabria we pass a few Camino de Santiago walkers doing the coastal route as they walk from Güemes to Somo to catch the ferry to Santander. It’s lovely to see the ‘peregrinos‘ or pilgrims with the St James shell on their backpacks. And when we get to the…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2014/04/21/there-are-many-ways-of-doing-the-camino-de-santiago-whats-yours/feed/ 0 Courtyards Blossoming in May for the Cordoba Patio Festival https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/medium_3763333763.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2014/04/11/courtyard-patio-festival-cordoba-2014/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2014/04/11/courtyard-patio-festival-cordoba-2014/#comments 11 Apr 2014 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=3856 If you’ve never been to the very popular Cordoba Patio Festival in Andalusia why not visit this year? The event takes place every May with fifty or so patios competing for the title of best courtyard. As you can see, each one is prettier than the next – this is one of our favourite Spring festivals We adore the patio…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2014/04/11/courtyard-patio-festival-cordoba-2014/feed/ 0 The Great Cantabrian Outdoors – A Slice of Heaven not to be Missed at the Picos de Europa https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/PicosHike301.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2014/04/03/cantabria-picos-de-europa/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2014/04/03/cantabria-picos-de-europa/#comments 03 Apr 2014 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=3792 As a Spain-based travel specialist, there’s nothing we love more than exploring this amazing country. We (that is Ken and Belen of Totally Spain) have just returned from a Winter weekend break in the Cantabrian Picos de Europa Mountains with our two daughters and friends, Juan and Veronica, and their two young boys. The tourist season…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2014/04/03/cantabria-picos-de-europa/feed/ 0 Might Cantabria in Spain be the Spanish California? At Totally Spain we think so… https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/medium_10609458606.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2014/03/28/cantabria-spain-california/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2014/03/28/cantabria-spain-california/#comments 28 Mar 2014 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=3763 Huh? I hear you say. What’s all this about and where is it going? Well, just bear with me for a minute. By the way I’m Ken Baldwin, one of the founders of Totally Spain. We are a Spain travel specialist and our headquarters is in Northern Spain in the region of Cantabria. It’s an area that…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2014/03/28/cantabria-spain-california/feed/ 0 The Passion, Tradition & Drama of Easter in Spain https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/semana-santa-in-Spain.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2014/03/21/easter-week-processions-spain/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2014/03/21/easter-week-processions-spain/#comments 21 Mar 2014 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=3677 With thousands of events taking place across Spain during Easter Week or Semana Santa as it’s called here, you can catch some of the ancient celebrations almost everywhere. Each procession is unique and packed with ceremony and tradition that everybody should witness at least once in their lives. Here at Totally Spain, we’ve been planning…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2014/03/21/easter-week-processions-spain/feed/ 0 Planning the Perfect Family Holiday in Spain https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/medium_535210871.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2014/03/14/family-breaks-in-spain/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2014/03/14/family-breaks-in-spain/#comments 14 Mar 2014 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=3625 Looking at options for the family holiday in Europe? At Totally Spain, we’ve been tailoring trips to Spain since 2000 and have put together some facts and tips for planning the perfect Spanish family holiday! How to Plan A Family Holiday in Spain Before you book any flights, communication and research is key, especially when travelling as a…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2014/03/14/family-breaks-in-spain/feed/ 0 Totally Spain’s Guide to Mudejar Zaragoza https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/medium_9820327794.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2014/03/07/mudejar-zaragoza-aragon-2014/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2014/03/07/mudejar-zaragoza-aragon-2014/#comments 07 Mar 2014 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=3572 If you’re interested in architecture and looking for something a bit different – how about a vibrant city with a rich history of harmony between cultures?  Come and discover Zaragoza in Aragon and more importantly the incredible Mudejar Zaragoza architecture. 1 Where is Zaragoza? It’s in the region of Aragon in North East Spain. Bordering…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2014/03/07/mudejar-zaragoza-aragon-2014/feed/ 0 Spanish Shoes – The Perfect Purchase in Spain https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/shoes-in-spain-header.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2014/02/28/spanish-shoes/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2014/02/28/spanish-shoes/#comments 28 Feb 2014 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=3525 We blog a lot about food. And museums. And places to travel to. But there’s another activity that most of us do when on holidays  – that we haven’t touched on recently and that’s shopping. Love it or loathe it – if you’re looking to buy a quality keepsake in Spain – Spanish shoes are…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2014/02/28/spanish-shoes/feed/ 0 Totally Spain’s Guide to Extremadura – the Medieval Cities, its Conquistadores and Jamon https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/extremadura-header.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2014/02/21/love-spain-adore-extremadura-in-2014/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2014/02/21/love-spain-adore-extremadura-in-2014/#comments 21 Feb 2014 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=3413 If you love Spain, you’re going to adore Extremadura. It’s got everything you want from a trip to Spain – interesting history, stunning landscapes, a blend of old and new architecture, and amazing food and fun. Although you may not be familiar with the name – it’s a popular destination with Spanish tourists for its Roman ruins…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2014/02/21/love-spain-adore-extremadura-in-2014/feed/ 0 What To See & Do in Barcelona in 48 hours https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/2339791349_cfa69b0bff_b.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2014/02/14/barcelona-delivers-differently-what-you-see-and-do-in-less-than-48-hours/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2014/02/14/barcelona-delivers-differently-what-you-see-and-do-in-less-than-48-hours/#comments 14 Feb 2014 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=3444 Last weekend, Ken from Totally Spain (we’re a Spain-based travel agent and specialist in custom travel to Spain since 2000) took a quick trip to Barcelona to meet his brother who was there on business. They were both reminded of just how much Barcelona delivers in such a short space of time. Take it away – Ken!…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2014/02/14/barcelona-delivers-differently-what-you-see-and-do-in-less-than-48-hours/feed/ 0 Madrid’s ARCO | Well Worth a Visit! https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/arco-in-madrid-header.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2014/02/07/why-madrids-arco-is-well-worth-a-visit-in-2014/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2014/02/07/why-madrids-arco-is-well-worth-a-visit-in-2014/#comments 07 Feb 2014 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=3389 There are lots of great months to visit Madrid but February is not one that springs to mind – unless you are a big fan of contemporary art! If you are: pack your warm jacket and designer shades because ARCO is coming to town. What is ARCO Madrid? ARCO is the Madrid-based contemporary art fair where 164 galleries…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2014/02/07/why-madrids-arco-is-well-worth-a-visit-in-2014/feed/ 0 Totally Spain’s Free Insider City Guide to Santander in Northern Spain https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/GuideCover.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2014/01/31/free-insider-city-guide-to-santander-spain-isaf-sailing-world-championships-2014/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2014/01/31/free-insider-city-guide-to-santander-spain-isaf-sailing-world-championships-2014/#comments 31 Jan 2014 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=3359 With just a few months to go before the Sailing Championships kick off on the 8 September, we’re sharing our FREE Insider Guide to the City of Santander. Packed full of activities, foodie tips and practical advice for a stay in Santander, it’s useful for competitors, friends and family, media and the ISAF officials travelling into…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2014/01/31/free-insider-city-guide-to-santander-spain-isaf-sailing-world-championships-2014/feed/ 0 Do Something Out of the Ordinary with our Really Creative Spanish Itineraries https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/medium_6275984591.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2014/01/24/really-creative-spanish-itineraries/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2014/01/24/really-creative-spanish-itineraries/#comments 24 Jan 2014 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=3238 Ever noticed how people from Spain usually talk about their own region rather than the country as a whole? It’s because Spain is a very diverse country and the geography, landscape, climate and even the language changes from region to region. It’s part of what makes a trip here so exciting. Sometimes clients think they have to…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2014/01/24/really-creative-spanish-itineraries/feed/ 0 Paella – Spain’s Infamous Rice Dish https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/medium_343942777.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2014/01/17/spanish-paella/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2014/01/17/spanish-paella/#comments 17 Jan 2014 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=3194 Paella is one of the most popular dishes from Spain and is always on the menu in Spanish tapas bars and restaurants abroad. If you are visiting Spain and want to try authentic paella, here’s what this Spain-based travel specialist thinks you should know… Paella – Spain’s Infamous Rice Dish The name ‘paella’ (pronounced pa-eya) is the old Valencian…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2014/01/17/spanish-paella/feed/ 1 Totally Spain’s Guide to a Romantic Spanish Break https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/medium_1600174313.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2014/01/10/totally-romantic-our-guide-to-spain-for-valentines-weekend-2014/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2014/01/10/totally-romantic-our-guide-to-spain-for-valentines-weekend-2014/#comments 10 Jan 2014 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=3148 Is Valentine’s Day inspiring you to plan a little get-away to somewhere special, romantic Spanish break? Here at Totally Spain, we’ve been planning customised vacations including romantic holidays, engagement proposals, weddings and honeymoons since the year 2000. With all that experience under our belt, we though we’d share our insider tips on the perfect romantic break in Spain.…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2014/01/10/totally-romantic-our-guide-to-spain-for-valentines-weekend-2014/feed/ 0 Improve your Spanish While You Cook at our Cooking Classes in Spain https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/medium_7886605834.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2014/01/02/improve-your-spanish-while-you-cook-in-2014/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2014/01/02/improve-your-spanish-while-you-cook-in-2014/#comments 02 Jan 2014 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=3100 We’ve always been keen cooks and have been yet again gripped by the Masterchef series here in Spain. Last year, we signed up for cooking classes at a local Michelin-star restaurant in Cantabria and never miss out on the many cooking workshops in the region also where we always pick up some tips and tricks…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2014/01/02/improve-your-spanish-while-you-cook-in-2014/feed/ 0 Kids Surfing Lessons in Cantabria https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/medium_324177754.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/11/29/surfing-nature-cantabria/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/11/29/surfing-nature-cantabria/#comments 29 Nov 2013 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=2883 Spain is great for a family holiday but why a surfing package in Northern Spain you say? Not only is it historically a great place to surf – but we believe that the milder climate in Northern Spain is a bonus for families who want to be active in the middle of the day during the hot…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/11/29/surfing-nature-cantabria/feed/ 0 Hotel Rooms in Spain – How to Book the Very Best https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/medium_2922181535.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/11/22/best-hotel-room-spain/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/11/22/best-hotel-room-spain/#comments 22 Nov 2013 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=2796 We’ve been booking hotel rooms in Spain for clients since the year 2000 and part of that process is briefing clients on what to expect when they book their hotels in Spain and what extras they can ask for upon arrival. Because most of our clients here at Totally Spain come from the US, the UK,…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/11/22/best-hotel-room-spain/feed/ 0 Cantabria Gastronomy Tour | 6-night self-drive in Northern Spain https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/gastronomy-tour-header.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/11/14/a-gastronomy-tour-of-cantabria-spain-mmmm-what-could-be-better/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/11/14/a-gastronomy-tour-of-cantabria-spain-mmmm-what-could-be-better/#comments 14 Nov 2013 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=2769 At Totally Spain, we love when our clients get to experience the gastronomy in Cantabria and to make it even more accessible, we’ve designed this 6-night self-drive foodie itinerary for our clients! Cantabria Gastronomy Tour 1 Michelin-Stars and Tapas Bars Appreciate dining at Michelin-star restaurants where the value-for-money is out of this world? You will be bowled over…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/11/14/a-gastronomy-tour-of-cantabria-spain-mmmm-what-could-be-better/feed/ 0 The Best Niche Museums in Madrid https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/medium_4368203413.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/11/08/best-niche-museums-in-madrid-2014/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/11/08/best-niche-museums-in-madrid-2014/#comments 08 Nov 2013 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=2703 We love Madrid’s Golden Triangle of museums – the Prado Museum, the Reina Sofia Museum and the Thyssen Bornemizsa Museum  – which are among the top museums in the world. But we also highly recommend some of the smaller, more unusual niche or special interest museums in the capital for their content, their architecture, their slower pace…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/11/08/best-niche-museums-in-madrid-2014/feed/ 0 Spanish Mealtimes – When to Eat in Spain https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/mealtimes-in-Spain.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/10/31/when-should-you-eat-while-in-spain/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/10/31/when-should-you-eat-while-in-spain/#comments 31 Oct 2013 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=2626 One of the most common questions we answer is about Spanish mealtimes. Being based here in Spain, we frequently see travellers to Spain sitting down to meals at the wrong time. We always encourage our  Totally Spain clients to make a note of (and adapt to) Spanish mealtimes – especially when travelling to less touristy areas and in…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/10/31/when-should-you-eat-while-in-spain/feed/ 0 Eating Out in Cantabria in Northern Spain https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/IMG_4371.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/10/25/cantabria-cuisine/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/10/25/cantabria-cuisine/#comments 25 Oct 2013 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=2566 Cantabria might not be the first region you think of when you think of Spanish cuisine but within Spain it’s becoming very fashionable to cook with Cantabrian ingredients and many of the local chefs have opened sister restaurants in Madrid to cater for the increase in popularity. We’ve been working from Northern Spain for the past two…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/10/25/cantabria-cuisine/feed/ 0 Totally Spain’s Ultimate Guide to Spanish Tortilla – the Perfect Potato Omelette https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/P1030863.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/10/18/ultimate-guide-sampling-making-spanish-tortilla/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/10/18/ultimate-guide-sampling-making-spanish-tortilla/#comments 18 Oct 2013 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=2491 If you’ve ever been to Spain you’ll know just how popular the Spanish omelette or ‘tortilla de patata‘ is. The humble dish of eggs and fried potatoes is an year-long staple in homes, bars and restaurants. Up until recently its providence was not clear. The first Spanish omelette recipe was attributed to Navarre in 1817 – however…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/10/18/ultimate-guide-sampling-making-spanish-tortilla/feed/ 0 Spanish Food Markets – Visit the Best! https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/medium_8590760151.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/10/11/amazing-spanish-food-markets-to-visit/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/10/11/amazing-spanish-food-markets-to-visit/#comments 11 Oct 2013 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=2452 If you’ve ever wondered what Spanish food markets look like, you’re in the right place. We have five very different videos of food markets in Spain so you can get a sense of the variety of locations, the types of food and some of the more unusual events taking place at these amazing spaces. The most…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/10/11/amazing-spanish-food-markets-to-visit/feed/ 0 14 Hidden Gems to Return to Spain & Visit https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/14-hidden-gems-in-spain-header.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/10/04/14-hidden-gems-spain-2014/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/10/04/14-hidden-gems-spain-2014/#comments 04 Oct 2013 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=2387 Time to go back to Spain?  If you are thinking about another Spain vacation, we have 14 remarkable hidden Spanish sights we believe will knock your socks off. All are well known by the Spanish but amazingly, they don’t seem to get as much attention internationally as they deserve. No harm in that at all as it means they are much…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/10/04/14-hidden-gems-spain-2014/feed/ 0 A Perfect Parador Weekend Break exploring Vitoria and the Rioja-Alavesa Villages https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/moreviewsSalvatierra.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/09/27/weekend-break-vitoria-rioja-alavesa-villages/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/09/27/weekend-break-vitoria-rioja-alavesa-villages/#comments 27 Sep 2013 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=2319 Vitoria is a great destination for a parador weekend break and recently we did just that. We stayed at the Parador at Argomaniz in a tiny village just 14km from the city. It’s a wonderful 17th century renaissance palace  – where Napolean lay his head before the assault on Vitoria. It’s always been beautiful but following a two-year renovation project, we…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/09/27/weekend-break-vitoria-rioja-alavesa-villages/feed/ 0 Travel Spain’s Top 10 Attractions https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/SagradaFamilia.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/09/19/top-10-attractions-spain-2014/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/09/19/top-10-attractions-spain-2014/#comments 19 Sep 2013 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=2272 Planning your Spain vacation but can’t decide what to visit? We have rounded up the best videos of Spain’s top 10 most visited monuments and attractions to tempt you. Because if a picture paints a thousand words, then a great video with a moving soundtrack, does that and so much more. And that might help you…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/09/19/top-10-attractions-spain-2014/feed/ 0 The ISAF World Sailing Trials in Santander Spain https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/P1020541.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/09/12/totally-isaf-santander-2013/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/09/12/totally-isaf-santander-2013/#comments 12 Sep 2013 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=2187 It’s sailing trials time in Santander. With one year to go before the ISAF World Sailing Championships, this year’s Ciudad de Santander Trophy is more important than ever before. We asked Santander resident & writer Pamela Cahill to take her notebook and camera down to the bay. Take it away Pamela! I’ve been looking forward…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/09/12/totally-isaf-santander-2013/feed/ 0 Park Guell in Barcelona – Tickets to See Gaudí https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/park-guell-in-barcelona-header.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/09/06/gaudi-parc-guell-barcelona/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/09/06/gaudi-parc-guell-barcelona/#comments 06 Sep 2013 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=2156 Park Guell in Barcelona began charging an entrance fee in 2013 in a bid to restrict access and conserve the most iconic sections of the park. Most people working in tourism today think it was the only solution to the overcrowding at this popular location. Here at Totally Spain (we’re a Spain-based travel agent and specialist in custom travel…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/09/06/gaudi-parc-guell-barcelona/feed/ 0 Jerez | Sherry Wineries, Dancing Horses & Flamenco https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/sherry-wineries-in-Jerez-header.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/08/29/totally-jerez-angela-clarence/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/08/29/totally-jerez-angela-clarence/#comments 29 Aug 2013 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=2077 As a part-time travel writer, Angela Clarence has journeyed far and wide for glossy magazines and broadsheets. She spent 13 years working for Nobel Prize Winning Author Harold Pinter. She divides her time between southern Spain and southern England editing holistic non-fiction and writing a historical novel. In between chapters, Angela nipped over to Jerez…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/08/29/totally-jerez-angela-clarence/feed/ 0 Totally Spain’s Visit to Bodegas Vidular to Taste Cantabria Coastal Wine https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/P1010865-cropped-max.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/08/23/cantabria-coastal-wine-region-vidular/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/08/23/cantabria-coastal-wine-region-vidular/#comments 23 Aug 2013 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=1965 As you know Totally Spain customises itineraries for individuals and group visits to wineries all over the Spain and Portugal. Last weekend (for research purposes of course!) we went to discover what’s on offer for our wine-loving clients in one of the most charming smaller wine-producing regions in Northern Spain known as the Costa de Cantabria – and we loved…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/08/23/cantabria-coastal-wine-region-vidular/feed/ 0 Cantabria Cave Paintings – The Oldest Art? https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/medium_8976341639.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/08/16/cave-art-cantabria-spain/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/08/16/cave-art-cantabria-spain/#comments 16 Aug 2013 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=1920 One of the powerful draws to visiting the Northern coast of Spain are the Cantabria cave paintings. Being based here in Cantabria, they are literally on our doorstep and we love visiting them and include them in our Northern Spain itineraries. Everybody who visits is moved by the experience. And yes – almost everybody agrees that the paintings…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/08/16/cave-art-cantabria-spain/feed/ 0 Savouring Real Spain in September – Fun, Festivals & Fine Wine https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/medium_6177677196.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/08/08/visit-spain-september-2013/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/08/08/visit-spain-september-2013/#comments 08 Aug 2013 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=1865 September is a great time to travel to Spain. It’s much quieter than the peak months of July and August when many Spaniards take their annual vacation. The weather in Spain is still warm enough to take advantage of the wonderful evenings but not so hot as to prevent you from sightseeing in the middle…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/08/08/visit-spain-september-2013/feed/ 0 A Foodie Tour of Andalusia https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/CasaMorales.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/07/31/totally-andalusia-roger-davis/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/07/31/totally-andalusia-roger-davis/#comments 31 Jul 2013 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=1804 Roger Davies is our food & gastronomy expert in Seville and Andalusia and regularly guides Totally Spain clients around the city and region seeking out the tastiest bites and interesting artisan food producers. We asked him to write about his favourite places in Seville and where he likes to take people in Andalusia. Go for…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/07/31/totally-andalusia-roger-davis/feed/ 0 Small Square in Granada Spain named after Joe Strummer of The Clash https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/joe-spain.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/07/26/granada-spain-joe-strummer/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/07/26/granada-spain-joe-strummer/#comments 26 Jul 2013 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=1827 Did you know that Joe Strummer, former frontman of The Clash who passed away in 2002, was honoured in the Andalusian city of Granada, Spain in May 2013 with his own small square – the Placeta Joe Strummer? This followed a campaign by locals on Facebook which reached officials at City Hall some of whom turned…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/07/26/granada-spain-joe-strummer/feed/ 0 A Trip to Asturias – The Rural Charm, Excellent Seafood & Unspoilt Beaches in Northern Spain https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/PlayaCadavedo.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/07/18/asturias-charm-seafood-beaches/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/07/18/asturias-charm-seafood-beaches/#comments 18 Jul 2013 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=1760 We’re just back from a trip to Asturias with a large group. It’s always a pleasure for us to spend some time there and this was no exception. Do you want to see some of the great seafood, lovely beaches and beautiful fishing ports we enjoyed? Cadavedo – a village on the Camino walking route…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/07/18/asturias-charm-seafood-beaches/feed/ 0 Visiting La Rioja in Summer https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/pisado-de-la-uva.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/07/16/la-rioja-tom-perry/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/07/16/la-rioja-tom-perry/#comments 16 Jul 2013 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=1720 Visiting La Rioja in Summer? Totally Spain asked long-term Riojan resident Tom Perry about visiting La Rioja during the summer. Having worked in the wine exportation business for almost four decades, he knows the La Rioja wine region and the industry better than most. Take it away Tom! “Here in Rioja we really look forward…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/07/16/la-rioja-tom-perry/feed/ 0 What to See in A Coruña by John Barlow – Writer & Resident https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/The-Crystal-City.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/07/09/a-coruna-john-barlow/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/07/09/a-coruna-john-barlow/#comments 09 Jul 2013 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=1602 We meet some interesting people in our line of business and we’ve asked a few of these colourful characters to guestblog for us over the coming months. First in the gallows is Galician-based writer and pig-lover John Barlow who tells us about his adopted hometown – A Coruña in Galicia. Thanks John! It’s always a…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/07/09/a-coruna-john-barlow/feed/ 0 Madrid in Summer – Tips to Beat the Heat https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/plazasantaana.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/06/26/how-to-enjoy-madrid-in-the-summer/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/06/26/how-to-enjoy-madrid-in-the-summer/#comments 26 Jun 2013 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=1575 Madrid is a wonderful city to visit anytime of the year – but visiting in July or August does present a challenge. It’s a time when the locals move to the mountains or the coast. Although it is hot, you can still have a good time and get around and sight-see. You just need to be smart about what…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/06/26/how-to-enjoy-madrid-in-the-summer/feed/ 0 A Honeymoon in the Paradores of Galicia in Northern Spain https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/View-from-Bedroom.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/06/24/honeymoon-paradores-northern-spain/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/06/24/honeymoon-paradores-northern-spain/#comments 24 Jun 2013 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=1551 We’ve just been contacted by a very happy honeymoon couple who wanted to thank us at TotallySpain.com and the Parador of Baiona for a wonderful experience. Michael told us – in his own words – how he found love, how he found us and how much he and his wife Niamh loved the paradores. “Niamh…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/06/24/honeymoon-paradores-northern-spain/feed/ 0 The Lope de Vega Classic, Fuente Ovejuna, in London https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/cropshow.png https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/06/14/lope-de-vega-fuente-ovejuna-london-2013/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/06/14/lope-de-vega-fuente-ovejuna-london-2013/#comments 14 Jun 2013 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=1424 Totally Spain is delighted to have been approached a few weeks ago for sponsorship by a dynamic theatre company Tangram Theatre in London. We have since grown fond of these guys and their work and we’re looking forward to seeing their production of Lope de Vega’s Fuente Ovejuna in London this summer. They have a great track…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/06/14/lope-de-vega-fuente-ovejuna-london-2013/feed/ 1 How to Book the Best Restaurants in Spain and SAVE MONEY https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/eltenedor.es_.png https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/06/06/how-to-book-the-best-restaurants-in-spain-and-save-money/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/06/06/how-to-book-the-best-restaurants-in-spain-and-save-money/#comments 06 Jun 2013 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=1242 At TotallySpain, we have been using The Fork to get discounted meals (up to 50% off) at top restaurants and always recommend it to our clients that wish to pre-book their own restaurants. How does it work? Find a restaurant based on location, top scores (las mejores notas), its popularity (los mas reservados), the type…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/06/06/how-to-book-the-best-restaurants-in-spain-and-save-money/feed/ 0 Jazz Festivals in the Basque Country https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Jazz-on-the-beach-in-San-Sebastian.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/05/28/jazz-festivals-basque-country-july-2013/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/05/28/jazz-festivals-basque-country-july-2013/#comments 28 May 2013 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=1116 Are you a Jazz fan? Thinking of visiting Spain? You won’t want to miss these three fantastic jazz festivals in the Basque Country coming up in July! First up is Getxo International Jazz Festival . Getxo is a lovely maritime town close to Bilbao (it’s on the city’s metro line). In addition to its jazz competition for musicians under…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/05/28/jazz-festivals-basque-country-july-2013/feed/ 0 Basque Country & Portugal Combined Tours https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Marvao.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/05/20/basque-portugal-tours-2013/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/05/20/basque-portugal-tours-2013/#comments 20 May 2013 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=992 Although our name mightn’t suggest it – Totally Spain – we handle and organise many trips to Portugal. We have long been enchanted by this great country for its amazing food, superb wines, beautiful architecture and interesting history. And the quality of the service providers and the level of customer care in Portugal is second to none. We love…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/04/26/the-salvador-dali-guide-to-catalonia-2013/feed/ 0 The Best Way to Holiday in Northern Spain https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/SanSebastianTapas.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/04/22/northern-spain-holiday/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/04/22/northern-spain-holiday/#comments 22 Apr 2013 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=503 Everybody – from international chefs to the humble pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago – is raving about the North of Spain. But with so much on offer – what’s the best way to see this precious part of Spain? Here at Totally Spain we’ve been planning customised itineraries into Spain since 2000 and being based in Cantabria,…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/04/22/northern-spain-holiday/feed/ 0 The Best Honeymoon Destinations in Spain https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/best-honeymoon-destinations-in-Spain-header.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/04/18/honeymoon-in-spain/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/04/18/honeymoon-in-spain/#comments 18 Apr 2013 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=383 We love what Candy Bigwood posted on her Pinterest board about her HONEYMOON to SPAIN arranged by Totally Spain. Finding the perfect location for a honeymoon is a huge decision and we found Candy’s approach to researching destinations quite unique. And the beautiful images from the locations she and her husband visited last year, are truly…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/04/18/honeymoon-in-spain/feed/ 0 An Independent Jewish Heritage Tour with Totally Spain https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Itinerary.postit1-e1450355551306.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/04/15/stuart-loved-jewish-interest-trip/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/04/15/stuart-loved-jewish-interest-trip/#comments 15 Apr 2013 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=294 Here at Totally Spain, we’ve been designing custom trips to Spain and Portugal since 2000. We recently heard back a client from the US for whom we customised an independent Jewish-interest tour in Spain & Portugal – thanking us for the trip and insisting that we should do a bit more chest-thumping about our skills…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/04/15/stuart-loved-jewish-interest-trip/feed/ 0 The Unmissable Cordoba Patios Festival https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Patio4Davidguia-e1454065088646.jpg https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/04/04/courtyard-patio-festival-cordoba-2013/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/04/04/courtyard-patio-festival-cordoba-2013/#comments 04 Apr 2013 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=208 There’s still time to organise a visit to Cordoba Patios Festival. Don’t miss this chance to view these incredibly beautiful displays undertaken by the residents of these spectacular shared outdoor living spaces. Last December, UNESCO added the Cordoba patios to its heritage of humanity list which protects the life and lifestyle of the patios and…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/04/04/courtyard-patio-festival-cordoba-2013/feed/ 1 Totally Spain – Top Zicasso Spain Travel Specialist https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/01/09/totally-spain-top-zicasso-spain-travel-specialist/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2013/01/09/totally-spain-top-zicasso-spain-travel-specialist/#comments 09 Jan 2013 http://www.totallyspaintravel.com/?p=170 In February 2013 Totally Spain will be exactly 3 years cooperating with Zicasso, an online travel service with a Best Travel Website rating by Travel & Leisure magazine that connects discerning travelers with the travel industry’s top 10% specialists in Handcrafted Travel. In 2011 Zicasso awarded Totally Spain with their Top Specialist award.  And those past clients who chose to review their…

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]]> https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2009/12/22/apple-cider-and-fun-in-gijon-asturias/feed/ 0 Wineries of Castilla La Mancha https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2007/11/06/wineries-of-castilla-la-mancha/ https://www.totallyspaintravel.com/2007/11/06/wineries-of-castilla-la-mancha/#comments 06 Nov 2007 http://totallyspain.wordpress.com/2007/11/06/wineries-of-castilla-la-mancha The wineries of Castilla La Mancha have always intrigued me and I had the pleasure of spending the last weekend of October discovering some of the amazing, boutique wineries to be found in the Castilla La Mancha region.  This is the biggest wine region in Spain and perhaps the least known as a producer of…

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