The view from a mirador just outside the centre of old Toledo, taking in a view of the city, high on the hill, with its Cathedral & Alcazar dominating the skyline

The blue and orange toledo skyline at dusk with the illuminated Puerta de Bisagra taking centre stage

the road leading to the puerta nueva de bisagra in toledo spain past the ancient parroquia de santiago el mayor

The ornate Mudéjar arches of the Santa María la Blanca Synagogue in Toledo, Spain

The UNESCO city of Toledo in Castilla-La Mancha is stunning. Toledo sits high above the Tagus River with an air of majestic grace waiting to be explored. Visit the “city of three cultures” to discover its delights #visitSpain #Spain #Spain_inUK buff.ly/do5UR4v

A pretty shop next to some steep steps in the old town mojácar, andalucia, spain

The porticoed plaza del parterre in the heart of old town mojácar, andalucia, spain

A low archway at the end of a narrow cobbled lane between the white home in old town mojácar, andalucia, spain

The Spanish pueblo of Mojácar, with its whitewashed homes in the old town, appears as stepping stones up the rocky hillside. The houses cling to the outcrops of the Sierra de Carrera & beyond is a maze of alluring lanes #visitSpain #Spain #Spain_inUK buff.ly/EjkuKVP

The plaza españa in astorga at night with the town hall at the far end and restaurants on either side.

The entrance to the gaudi designed episcopal palace of astorga in northern spain

the historic stone church of capilla de la santa veracruz with its iron bells on dsiplay in astorga in northern spain

A mural of charlie chaplin holding a small child painted on the edge of a building in astorga in northern spain

Have you visited the walled town of Astorga in Castile and León? Astorga is at the crossroads of the Pilgrim's Road to Santiago de Compostela & the ‘Silver Road’. Visit the magnificent Cathedral & Gaudí’s Episcopal Palace of Astorga #Spain #Spain_inUK buff.ly/M7gTvCw

The Ayuntamiento de Murcia, a large pink government building, located in Murcia, Spain. The building is surrounded by palm trees and has a fountain in front of it.

A tree in the centre of a flowerbed on the opposite side of the road from the food hall, known as the mercado de abastos de verónicas in murcia, spain

A fountain with a bronze statue of a seated lady in the centre of the Plaza de las Flores, surrounded by buildings on all sides, in Murcia, Spain

The Casa Cerda, a tall art nouveau styled, building with many windows and a round tower on top, located in Murcia, Spain.

During our road trip around Spain, we explored the picturesque city of Murcia, which is such a charming place. Murcia is full of fascinating history; take a peek at our video to see what you’ll discover #Spain #Spain_inUK buff.ly/fYisCei

A view of the main section of the Roman aqueduct of Segovia.

Tree edge carefully trimmed box hedges around a fountain in the gardens in front of the stone El Salvador Chapel in Úbeda, Spain

We are standing at the back of the tiered amphitheatre in front of the stage in Mérida

A road heading upwards towards the Casas Colgadas, a famous hanging house of Cuenca.

In part 2 of our UNESCO Spain, we visit the historic locations of Cuenca, Segovia, Teruel and Toledo, to name just a few. If you’re planning a trip around the stunning country of Spain, try & squeeze in a few of these locations #Spain #Spain_inUK
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The view over Cáceres roof tops from a church tower.

The view Plaza Mayor in Salamanca, illuminated at night, from a table of a bar.

A forest of palm trees in the palmeral of elche in southern spain

the ornately decorated mudéjar arches of the moorish-taifa north side hall within the aljafería palace in zaragoza, spain

Since we’ve been touring the beautiful country of Spain, we’ve visited some amazing places. Many of which were UNESCO sites; if you’re planning a trip to the land of Rioja and paella, try & squeeze in a few of these locations #Spain #Spain_inUK buff.ly/oojeW98

A family of three in a small rowing boat enjoy the boating lake in the Plaza Plaza de España. The neo-classical complex built for the 1929 Ibero-American Exposition.

The beautiful wooden structure of the Metropol Parasol, or Mushroom as it's known to the locals. It's worth climbing for great views of the city.

Tall palm trees dominate the view with an ornate high wall as a boundary to the gardens of the Alcazar of Seville

A bartender stands behind a traditional marble-topped counter in a bar in the Barrio Santa Cruz area of Seville. Legs of Iberico ham hang from the ceiling rafters.

There are still sunny days to be found in #Seville. Why not discover this beautiful city? Rich history, great food & wine and wonderful spaces to explore? #Travel #ViveAndalucia #Spain #Spain_inUK
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The view from a mirador just outside the centre of old Toledo, taking in a view of the city, high on the hill, with its Cathedral & Alcazar dominating the skyline

A corner view of the alcázar of toledo in the late afternoon sun under blue skies

The Mezquita del Cristo de la Luz in Toledo as seen from the gardens in late evening

The blue and orange toledo skyline at dusk with the illuminated Puerta de Bisagra taking centre stage

The UNESCO city of Toledo in Castilla-La Mancha is stunning. Toledo sits high above the Tagus River with an air of majestic grace waiting to be explored. Visit the “city of three cultures” to discover its delights #visitSpain #Spain #Spain_inUK buff.ly/40CQRVF

A family of three in a small rowing boat enjoy the boating lake in the Plaza Plaza de España. The neo-classical complex built for the 1929 Ibero-American Exposition.

A mature bartender stands behind a traditional marble-topped counter in a bar in the Barrio Santa Cruz area of Seville. Legs of Iberico ham hang from the ceiling rafters.

The beautiful wooden structure of the Metropol Parasol, or Mushroom as it's known to the locals. It's worth climbing for great views of the city.

Seville Cathedral from the outside, with a clear view of its tower that was once a minaret of the Mosque. A line of horse & carriages line the side, awaiting fares from tourists.

The magnificent city of #Seville is a perfect place to visit during the balmy days of autumn & winter. Why not discover this beautiful city? Rich history, great food & wine and stunning spaces to explore? #ViveAndalucia #Spain #Spain_inUK
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Plaza Nueva, Bilbao, Spain

The stunning Guggenheim , Bilbao, Spain

One of Louise Bourgeois's Maman Sculptures of a giant spider outside the Guggenheim museum in Bilbao, Spain

Beautiful architecture abounds in Bilbao, Spain

Keeping with our Spanish theme, La Vuelta rolls out of and back into the charming city of Bilbao today. Bilbao is located in the colourful Basque Country, and not to be missed; it’s full of life, stunning architecture & tempting pintxos #Spain #Spain_inUK
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The view of the cathedral-basilica of our lady of the pillar in zaragoza as seen from the puente de piedra

the mudéjar exterior of the aljafería palace as seen from across the moat in zaragoza, spain

the bola del mundo (spanish for "ball of the world") is a large, spherical sculpture located in the plaza del pilar in zaragoza, spain. it is a 3-meter-diameter (10-foot) globe made of concrete with a relief map of the continents.

the ornate facade to zaragoza central mercado, or zaragoza central food market in the plaza de caesar augusta

Today, La Vuelta rolls into the beautiful city of Zaragoza; we visited this historic city in Aragon a few years ago. Discover its incredible mix of architecture, Roman, Mudejar & the stunning riverside Cathedral-Basilica #Visit_Zaragoza #Spain #Spain_inUK buff.ly/WPttxSm

Oviedo, large blue street sign

‘La Bella Lola’ a beautiful lady sitting alone on a bench Oviedo, Spain

A brass statue of a milkmaid, along with her donkey, on the way to market in a square in Oviedo, Spain

Tables outside Plaza del Fontán

Today, we have a throwback from our visit to the charming town of #Oviedo in northern Spain. Oviedo is full of so much character from its beautiful cathedral, enchanting plazas & its delightful statues dotted around town #Spain #Spain_inUK #Oviedo
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An elderly gentleman is standing next to the waist-high bronze town sign for León in Northern Spain.

The view of the fresh food market from our hotel room, León, Spain

A bronze statue of Antonio Gaudi, seated on a bench, in front of a building he designed, in Leon, Spain.

An ornate decorated gothic entrance to the nave of Leon Cathedral

On this day in 1135, Alfonso VII was crowned Emperor of all Spain in León Cathedral. This city has a historic, welcoming feel to it and makes an ideal base for a Spanish Road trip of the north #visitSpain #Spain #Spain_inUK
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