Belmonte Castle, Spain
Belmonte Castle (Spain) might have been taken from a story book. Or, perhaps it is the other way around. Whatever the case, this place gives the impression that the middle ages are not yet over. Here’s...
View ArticleBallesteros de Calatrava, Spain
Driving through rural Spain can not be overestimated. I’ve been fortunate to make several trips through the countryside by car. Each of them took different paths, revealing parts of the country that...
View ArticleLorca Castle, Spain, video
Lorca Castle stands guard over the nearby town of the same name in the region of Murcia in southern Spain. From up here it is possible to see for miles in every direction, and to enhance the...
View ArticlePeñafiel Castle, Spain
If you like your medieval castles intact, then Peñafiel has much to offer. Only guided tours are permitted, but no worries as you’ll see plenty. There’s also a wine museum built into the southern...
View ArticleTrujillo Castle, Spain
Is there a hilltop in Spain without a castle? Very few. Trujillo’s Castle dominates the town with its battlements looking out over every quarter. You are permitted to walk the walls, which is well...
View ArticleTorégano Castle, Spain
East of Segovia, you’ll find the tiny town of Torégano and one of the most unusual castles I’ve seen in Spain. From the photo above, you may be thinking it’s just another pile of rocks left over from...
View ArticleChateau d’Abbadia
On the Basque Coast of France, Chateau d’Abbadia stands on a bluff above the sea. It’s an impressive building built in the 19th Century by a fellow who liked to explore the world and beyond. Here’s a...
View ArticlePeñafiel Castle, Spain, quick look
Here’s just a few snapshots from Peñafiel Castle. I had been there several years ago, took the door, and checked out the wine museum. All very interesting. Here’s a look at the main gate: And just for...
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