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Madrid in Pictures: Top 10 Sights to See

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Andalusia Cordoba Spain

February 9, 2021 by Andrea Szyper

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 experience of Spain. And for good reason! Madrid is a beautiful and fascinating place. That’s…  


Flamenco Guitar: The Sound of Spain

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Andalusia Barcelona Cordoba Music Spain

October 28, 2020 by Andrea Szyper

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 grew to be embraced all over Spain and is performed widely to this day. The…  


The 6 Best Day Trips from Cordoba

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Andalusia Cordoba Madrid Spain

February 21, 2020 by Andrea Szyper

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 the requirement that a homebase be just that, a base from which to explore the…  


What’s on in Europe: 2020

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January 22, 2020 by Andrea Szyper

So much to see and do in Europe already, but why not plan your trip around some of the season’s special events? Festivals and fairs are a window into a culture, a signifier of what is important to a community, and an excellent way to rub elbows with the locals. Here is your 2020 trip…  


Day Trip to Seville, the Perfect Spanish City

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Andalusia Arts Cordoba Spain

November 11, 2019 by Untours Staff

Sevilla is a fascinating city, a superb day trip from both our Andalusia UnTour and our new Cordoba UnTour. Packed with splendid architecture and beautiful lanes for strolling, Sevilla never disappoints. Lose yourself in the maze of intimate barrios that make up this magnificent city. Though it is a relatively large city, at its heart…  


6 Traditional Tapas You Have to Try in Spain

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Andalusia Barcelona Cordoba Food and Drink

October 7, 2019 by Andrea Szyper

Tapas have become one of Spain’s most popular culinary exports, small dishes served alongside local wines at cozy bars throughout the country. Tapas bars are popular gathering places and an excellent spot to rub elbows with locals. Pull up a barstool and join us as we introduce you to some of the most common dishes…  


Cordoba’s Layers of History and Religion

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October 1, 2019 by Untours Staff

Cordoba is a beautiful, multifaceted city where the legacy of multiple religions and civilizations interact and overlap. The old Arabic and Jewish quarters surround the Mosque, where crooked narrow streets still possess the feel, taste, and smells of ancient times. History has settled here in rich and complex ways, making it a compelling home base…