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The ultimate Northern Spain itinerary for One Week. Or Two.

The Ultimate Northern Spain Itinerary starting in Galicia and ending in Pamplona. One week, 10 days or two week itinerararies. | The Solivagant Soul Travel Blog | #spain #galicia #cantabria #castillayleon #navarra #basquecountry #picosdeeuropa #spanishmountains #Rioja #navarra

In this post I will show you the ultimate Northern Spain Itinerary to visit this area of Spain in one week, 10 days or more. I will suggest you the best stops as well as tips on what to do and visit in each place. At the end of the post I have also included a breakdown of stops and days you need to visit Northern Spain in a week, in 10 days or in two weeks. Even though this is the ideal roadtrip through Northern Spain, it is possible, though a challenge, to follow this itinerary with public transport.…

How to visit Aiguestortes i Estanc de Sant Maurici

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Your best guide on how to visit Aiguestortes and Estany de Sant Maurici in the Catalan Pyrinees | Thes Solivagant Soul

Here is your guide on how to visit Aiguestortes i St Maurici. Most people visiting Spain will go to Barcelona, Madrid or to the coast. By doing so, they will visit what most people see and associate with Spain. Unfortunately, they are missing out on some of the nicest parts of Spain: its national parks. In Spain we have deserts, we have forests and beaches. And then we have the Pyrenees. These mountains separate Spain and France. Although they are not the tallest in Europe or even in Spain, they are basically a beautiful national park from Mediterranean to Cantabric.…

8 Things you shouldn’t do in Madrid

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8 Things you should never do in Madrid, Spain | Travel tips | The Solivagant Soul

Continuing with the series of things you should avoid in different places, started with 8 things you should never do in Barcelona, and continued by things to avoid in Oman and Seoul, here you have the next entry. Eight things you should never do in Madrid, by fellow blogger Or Amir, from My Path in The World. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! 8 Things you shouldn’t do in Madrid – By Or Amir Madrid is truly an incredible city and one that offers something for every type of traveler. Whether you’re a foodie, history and…

How to avoid pickpockets in Barcelona

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It has been already seven years since I left Barcelona for, first Belgium, and now the Netherlands. However, I did grew up in the city and so I was shaped to survive its environment. What is normal for me because of my upbringing, are extraordinary precautions for others. People think that there are now more pickpockets than 7, 10 or 20 years ago. That is not the truth, we just have now more tourists. And more social media. Because nowadays the information is much more available to everybody, it seems as the problems has gotten worse. In my honest opinion,…

Most authentic Spanish recipes per region – The ultimate Spanish Food tour

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Best Spanish Food per Region | Spain has some of the best food in the world. We do not only have amazing chefs but Spain is also home of extraordinary delicatessen. Here you can find the best food per region | The Solivagant Soul

If there is something that is exceptional in Spain is Spanish food. When you are abroad and people talk about Spanish food there are mostly two topics discussed: Tapas and Paella. Truth be told, that is not even the top of the iceberg. It is more like the fly on top of the iceberg. In this post you will learn about the best and most authentic Spanish recipes per region. Friends who have been living in Spain have come back and told me how amazingly diverse our culture is. Not only in terms of food but of character. And that…

Correfoc or “La Dansa de Diables”, Catalan Folklore at its best

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Correfoc and Devils Dance in Barcelona for la Mercè 2018 - The Solivagant Soul

Today I will explain you a bit more about Catalan Folklore, in special, about the Correfoc. So, as I have told you a few times before, I was born and raised in Barcelona. In my opinion, the best city in the world… If you were asking. Even though I fly back a couple of times per year, this one has been a bit a bit weird and I have found myself in Barcelona quite often. There may have been a couple of babies involved. Not mines, but two I love quite a lot. Anyways, the last time I was there,…

Sant Jordi in Barcelona, the most romantic day of the year

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Tomorrow is April 23rd. Also known as the Saint George in the world or Sant Jordi in Barcelona and Catalonia. Besides that, April 23rd is also the world day of literature and, in Catalonia, the most romantic day of the year. Moreover, because Sant Jordi is also a kind os skipper of Catalonia, is a day when plenty of celebrations go on through the city. Today I will tell you a little bit about the story behind Sant Jordi, what are the local traditions around it, why is the most romantic day of the year and some ideas about places…

New Year’s Eve in Spain : Grapes and Champagne

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We Spaniards and Catalans have our own set of special and funny traditions. And of course, a New Year’s Eve in Spain could not be any different! How things often roll in New Year’s eve in Spain Although maybe not as much as in Italy, we are often very familiar. It doesn’t matter if you have a big or a small family. In a New Year’s Eve in Spain you all get together. You will eat like there’s no tomorrow. Then, you will pass through the grapes tradition and maybe afterwards you will leave with your friends. Classy and elegant,…

Praia das Catedrais, a beach made out cathedrals

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Praia das Catedrais, a beach made out of cathedrals in Galicia, Spain | The Solivagant Soul

When people visit Spain they often go to the magnific Barcelona (and remember, don’t do this). Or to sunbath in the coast of Valencia. Some of them even go surfing in the Basque Country. What most international tourists don’t do is visit Galicia. This region, right on top of Portugal, has it’s own story, language and traditions. With a very strong celtic influence, it is said that many witches are between their people. Meigas, they call them. Plenty of stories run in their folklore and there are dozens of magical places in the small region. Today I am telling you…

The Three Magic Kings, or why Spaniards get their presents so late

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The three magic kings | Los Reyes Magos | The Solivagant Soul

So here’s the thing, while most of the Western World is getting their presents for Christmas, Spaniards are not. We are different, yep. We recieve our presents from three very nice guys in January: The Three Magic Kings (or Wise Men)! Where does the tradition come from Even though we are not Christian per se, Christmas are and so are the Three Magic Kings. The story says that Three Magic Kings from the East were on a camel following a star that brought them to Bethlehem. Before entering the city they found Herod, who welcomed them into the city and…

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The ultimate Northern Spain itinerary for One Week. Or Two.

How to visit Aiguestortes i Estanc de Sant Maurici

8 Things you shouldn’t do in Madrid

How to avoid pickpockets in Barcelona

Most authentic Spanish recipes per region – The ultimate Spanish Food tour

Correfoc or “La Dansa de Diables”, Catalan Folklore at its best

Sant Jordi in Barcelona, the most romantic day of the year

New Year’s Eve in Spain : Grapes and Champagne

Praia das Catedrais, a beach made out cathedrals

The Three Magic Kings, or why Spaniards get their presents so late

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