Our next stop in Spain after we left Toledo was Cordoba, which was probably the most memorable town from our first visit to Spain, thirty years ago. The most striking thing in Cordoba is the Mosque, which is today a catholic cathedral.
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A Short Visit to the Historic Streets of Toledo
Toledo is a small old city about an hour’s drive south of Madrid. Because our hotel was in the center of town, we got a small tour while driving around trying to find the hotel.
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Happy Day Trip to Regal El Escorial and Medieval Segovia
We set off from Madrid on a day trip to El Escorial and Segovia. It took us about an hour to drive thirty miles to El Escorial followed by another hour to Segovia.
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Regaling the Palace, Museums, and Vibrant Neighborhoods of Madrid
After a wonderful three days in Barcelona we were ready to continue our Spanish adventure in Madrid. Rather than dealing with airport security lines, we took high-speed rail from Barcelona to Madrid.
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Unexpected Port of Call in Portugal, Morocco, and Spain
In our last article, we shared the unique vibe and community on board our transatlantic crossing with Virgin Voyages. In this post, we want to take you along for the journey on land and talk about our port visits.