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…
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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 atop a towering plateau, a plunging river gorge, El Tajo (ravine), divides the…
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 Andalusia UnTour. Our secret formula for UnTours also includes the requirement that a homebase be just that, a base from which…
What’s on in Europe: 2020
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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
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…
Our 2019 Untours Photo Contest Finalists
Our UnTours Photo Contest was such a success last year, we have decided to keep it going. Please help us choose a winner for 2019! We’ve narrowed it down to the 12 finalists you see here. The winner will receive a free iPad. Take a look at the competition and vote for your favorite on…
Cordoba’s Layers of History and Religion
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…
Garden Goals: The Patios Festival in Cordoba, Spain
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La Fiesta de los Patios da Cordoba, the Patios Festival, is a uniquely colorful tradition in Cordoba that dates back to 1918. So much of the city’s beauty is cultivated in the private courtyards of local people, who lovingly fill their outdoor spaces with layers of geraniums and other potted flowers. Many of these picturesque…
The Best Gardens in Europe: 16 of Our Favorites
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As spring merges into summer, gardens in much of Europe are at their most vibrant and colorful. Whether you seek out gardens as a main sight for your day or duck into them as a respite from sightseeing in built environments, it is hard not to fall in love with these lovingly cultivated spaces. They…
Montserrat: The Perfect Barcelona Day Trip
Barcelona is an incredible city with plenty to do. But day tripping out of the city will broaden your experience. The beauty of spending a week or two on a Barcelona UnTour is that you have time to venture out. Montserrat is one of the most popular day trips from Barcelona. A visit to Montserrat…