Santiago de Compostela is probably the world’s first tourist destination. Since the ninth century, millions of pilgrims have walked the 900-km (560-mile) long Camino de Santiago, or Way of St. James, from just across the French border to Santiago, reputed to be the burial spot of the Apostle James. Major attractions in Santiago de Compostela,… Continue Reading
10 Most Amazing Destinations in Northern Spain
A good many travelers to Spain start their visit to this Iberian Peninsula country in Madrid. Then they’re likely to head south where the climate is more temperate to see historic Moorish castles or east to Barcelona or Valencia. They don’t realize what they’re missing by ignoring northern Spain. Well-preserved medieval villages, picturesque wine regions,… Continue Reading