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Category: Spain

Madrid
Submitted by Andrea Szyper
on February 15, 2022 under Spain

Madrid in 16 Hours: 4 Good Things

When you can only manage to book 16 hours in a city like Madrid, is it worth it? And how to plan? On a recent trip to central Spain hosted by the Spanish Tourist Office, I asked to extend my…

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Submitted by Untours Staff
on January 26, 2022 under BarcelonaSpain

A Guide to Barcelona’s Oceanfront: La Barceloneta and Beyond

With its newer buildings and open vistas, Barcelona’s oceanfront is an appealing area and a nice counterpoint to the touristed streets of the city’s oldest quarters. Guests on the Barcelona Untour have the time to explore the waterfront and enjoy…

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Submitted by Special Guest
on September 9, 2021 under AndalusiaPortugalSpain

From the Archives: Untourists in Portugal & Spain on 9/11

Recently our colleague Joao, from Sintra, Portugal, was cleaning out some old paperwork and stumbled upon a thank you note from Untourists whom he had hosted during the tragic events of 9/11, back in 2001. Joao hosted the first iteration…

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Andalusia
Submitted by Untours Staff
on April 28, 2021 under AndalusiaSpain

Into the Wilds of Southern Spain: Sierra Subbética

The Sierras Subbéticas literally form the backyard for our Andalusia Untour hometowns. Though central and wildly beautiful, this area is largely untouched by tourism. It is at the very center of our rural Andalusia Untour.   The Sierra Subbética, la Subbética…

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10 Sights in Madrid, Untours in Spain
Submitted by Andrea Szyper
on February 9, 2021 under AndalusiaCordobaSpain

Madrid in Pictures: Top 10 Sights to See

Madrid is a spectacular city! Though we do not have an Untour program there, some of our guests from our Spanish Untours in Barcelona, Andalusia, and Cordoba make their way there for an overnight or two, to round out their…

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Casas Batllo
Submitted by Untours Staff
on January 25, 2021 under ArtsBarcelonaSpain

Barcelona’s Colorful La Manzana de la Discòrdia, the Block of Discord

On the Passeig de Gràcia in the Eixample district of Barcelona is quite possibly the most famous block in Spain. The Block of Discord is an architectural mishmash of ostentation and color. We’re looking at some of Barcelona’s most colorful…

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Submitted by Special Guest
on November 9, 2020 under AndalusiaBarcelonaCordobaSpain

Vickie’s Memories of Spain: The Festivals and People in Pictures

With borders closed, and no European travel in the near future, many of us are enjoying photos and memories of past Untours travels. Vickie Kelber is a loyal Untourist and frequent contributor to the Untours blog. She has shared her…

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flamenco guitar
Submitted by Andrea Szyper
on October 28, 2020 under AndalusiaBarcelonaCordobaMusicSpain

Flamenco Guitar: The Sound of Spain

Flamenco is the sound of Spain, a tradition of music and dance that was developed in the 18th century and that remains popular in Spain today. It originated in Andalusia, home of our Cordoba and rural Andalucia Untours, though it…

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Submitted by Untours Staff
on April 27, 2020 under AndalusiaSpain

A Day Trip to Ronda, Spain

Located within easy day trip distance of our Untours in Cordoba and Andalusia in Southern Spain, Ronda is an exciting day trip! Because of its high perch in the mountains, Ronda is often referred to as The Eagles’ Nest. Standing…

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Day trips from Cordoba
Submitted by Andrea Szyper
on February 21, 2020 under AndalusiaCordobaMadridSpain

The 6 Best Day Trips from Cordoba

Cordoba is a magical place where history and religions mingle in stunning architecture and art. It also flies a little below the tourist radar, so it is an appealing base for an Untour. Our secret formula for Untours also includes…

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