After years of spending time visiting Spain’s spectacular Basque Country, I finally had the opportunity to visit San Juan de Gaztelugatxe. This stunning hermitage site is built on top of a small island along the rough northern shores of the Bay of Biscay. This quick guide explains all you need to know before visiting San...| Packing up the Pieces
Tui is a special medieval village with cobblestone streets, sacred sites, and a deep history with the Camino de Santiago. Located along the Miño River, it’s a natural border town between Portugal and Spain. There’s a lively feel to the Old Town, plenty of green spaces and viewpoints, and it is known for its fortress-like...| Packing up the Pieces
Tui is a fantastic historical city found on the Camino Portuguese Central Way. Tui is known for its 12th century Cathedral, it’s enchanting Old Town, and for it’s scenic location along the Miño River. It is also a significant stop for pilgrims walking the Camino Portuguese Central Way. Tui is a popular starting point for...| Packing up the Pieces
Mondoñedo is a small village located in the Lugo Province of Galicia, Spain. The hamlet is tucked away inland between Lugo city and the north shores of the Cantabrian Sea. Mondoñedo is on Spain’s list of “Most Beautiful Pueblos.” It is only one of three villages to be officially recognized in Galicia, Spain. Mondoñedo offers...| Packing up the Pieces
One of the most popular places to see in Galicia, Spain, is the stunning Cathedrals Beach. This idyllic beach is renowned for its stone archways, which are visible at low tide. While walking the beach during low tide, some of the arches are almost 100 feet tall (30 m). They are said to be mimicking...| Packing up the Pieces
Towering Cathedrals. Painted Stained Glass Windows. Architecture that makes you go “wow.” There are many incredible Camino de Santiago Cathedrals and sacred sites found along the numerous Camino de Santiago routes. A majority of these impressive Cathedrals of the Camino de Santiago are on the routes, while others may require a scenic detour. The Camino...| Packing up the Pieces
One of Spain’s most beautiful villages is Mogrovejo. Find it nestled at the foothills of the Cantabrian Mountains in the enchanting Liébana Valley. While there is little to see in the actual village itself, the| Packing up the Pieces
Riaño is a unique village in the Castilla & León region of Spain. It is famous for its huge reservoir and which is found within the Parque Regional Montaña de Riaño y Mampodre. The village| Packing up the Pieces
Galicia is spectacular. It's blessed with a fascinating Celtic history, influenced by the Roman conquest, and deeply connected to the Camino de Santiago. While most travelers will get to know Galicia through its historical cities,| Packing up the Pieces
Cambados Spain is a picture-perfect village and the capital of the spectacular Albariño wine region. The seaside hamlet sits on the Ría de Arousa, nestled between the Island of Arousa and the O Grove peninsula.| Packing up the Pieces
Baiona is a medieval port town found at the opening of the Ría de Vigo, the southernmost lower estuary of the Rías Baixas in Spain. This seaside village boasts a historical castle and sandy beaches.| Packing up the Pieces
There's a chance you may have never even heard of the incredible Picos de Europa National Park in Spain. Perfectly nestled in the middle of the scenic north coast of Spain, these rugged and diverse| Packing up the Pieces
La Rioja is a precious region found in northern Spain and is most famous for being one of Spain's most beloved wine regions. Most visitors come to explore in depth the fabulous wines produced in| Packing up the Pieces
The La Rioja region is most famous for its incredible wine region, which draws travelers to this autonomous community in northern Spain. Yes, this wine region is one of the most prestigious in Spain, but| Packing up the Pieces
Haro La Rioja allows visitors to visit some of Spain's top wine producers and savor the beauty of a small hilltop village. The village of Haro is officially named the capital of the La Rioja| Packing up the Pieces
One of the most special villages we visited on our adventure through the La Rioja region of Spain was Arnedillo. Although small, this tiny village nestled in the mountains is picturesque and is included in| Packing up the Pieces
Galicia is spectacular. With a fascinating Celtic history, influenced by the Roman conquest, and deep connections to the Camino de Santiago, there really is no place like it in Spain. Galicia has its own language| Packing up the Pieces
Santiago de Compostela is a historical city tucked away in the northwestern corner of Galicia Spain. It is the most significant city for those walking the Camino de Santiago, one of Europe’s most well-known pilgrimage| Packing up the Pieces
The Camino de Invierno is a divergent route off of the popular and sometimes crowded Camino Frances. This Camino de Santiago route is an optional path in the medieval city of Ponferrada in the Leòn| Packing up the Pieces
Do you ever travel to a place that you know nothing about, go in with little expectations, and then are just completely blown away by it? That was me visiting Vitoria-Gasteiz, the contemporary and let's| Packing up the Pieces
Galicia may be one of the most underrated regions in Spain. This lush region in Spain is rich in culture with a tribal Celtic past, was included as part of the Roman Empire, and today| Packing up the Pieces
There's no denying that the Basque Country holds a special place in my heart. I've taken numerous trips to the Spanish Basque region and dabbled my toes in the lovely French Basque Country. There are| Packing up the Pieces
