The spectacular mosque in Córdoba is united with a cathedral
The Mosque Cathedral in Córdoba is the largest Arab building outside the Arab world. It’s also a beautiful fusion of styles and religions, and an experience you won’t forget.
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3 Spanish recipes with onions
Onions are the world’s most used staple vegetable, but in a newly published cookbook they are given star status. From the book, created in the Andalusian hinterland, you get a taste of Spanish dishes.
Empanadillas – with caramelized onions, salty lemon and raisins
Empanadas get their name from the Spanish word “empanar”, which means to fold a dough over a filling. The small stuffed pockets originated in Spain, but empanadas are eaten all over the world, especially in South American countries.
Spanish garlic soup – with poached egg
A simple soup with Spanish roots and a rumbling, addictive garlic flavor that feels like a bit of a luxury when optimized with a poached egg on top.
Escalivada – oven baked vegetables in olive oil
Here’s a tapa of the late summer harvest of grilled red peppers, onions, zucchini, eggplant and garlic. The dish has an obvious affinity with the Provençal ratatouille.
Guide to Valencia: Culture, Mediterranean vibe and hip city vibe
Valencia is a wonderful mix of exciting architecture, art, green spaces and great food. Here you’ll find both vibrant city life and relaxation on long stretches of sandy beaches.
Guide to El Cabanyal Valencia: Charming and cool fishing neighborhood
Colorful tiled facades, great tapas bars, art and its own beach. Valencia’s former fishing district is now a vibrant neighborhood where local traditions meet hip creativity.
Tren dels Llacs: Catalonia’s most beautiful train journey
Hop on the historic train in the Pre-Pyrenees, just an hour from Barcelona. Enjoy panoramic views of crystal clear lakes, deep gorges and lush valleys as the train rumbles through mountains, bridges and tunnels.
Agua de Valencia recipe: Delicious drink with cava and freshly squeezed oranges
Agua de Valencia is a lovely Spanish drink with cava for summer cosy moments and garden parties. The refreshing drink originates from Valencia and consists of sweet, fresh oranges, bubbly cava and a little kick of gin and vodka.
Ruzafa: A day in Valencia’s hippest neighbourhood
Unleash your inner bohemian in Valencia’s multicultural Ruzafa district, where artists, hipsters and freaks gather. Here you can soak up the local atmosphere in pavement cafés and restaurants, shop for vintage finds and contemporary design and view art.