Learn About Spain

A wedge of rich, nutty Manchego cheese made from the milk of sheep that wander the pastures in La Mancha. A nibble of spicy, creamy Cabrales blue cheese, made from the milk of cows and goats that clamber up the steep yet verdant Picos de Europa mountains of Asturias. These incredible cheeses depend on a...

Chorizo sausage is iconic in both Spain and Mexico. Though they share a name and a common ancestry, Mexican and Spanish chorizos are very different in how they are made, how they taste and how they are served. The culinary traditions and regional identities of each country add a distinct cultural flavor to the two types of chorizos.

Origins and History

We find the most accessible Castilian city for the international tourist is Segovia, not far north of Madrid. It sports a dramatic Roman aqueduct, a fairy tale castle to which we have taken our kids many times, and a cathedral with a wonderful organ and proud, horizontal organ pipes jutting out ready to bathe the area with rich sound. However, speaking of rich, Segovia is where, over the...

Many people are unaware of this Celtic region in northwest Spain, north of Portugal. With bagpipes, rias/fjords and rolling green hills dotted with cows, Galicia reminds many people of Ireland. The Gallegos are distinct down-to-earth people. There is some evidence that the Celts of the British Isles migrated from this part of Spain. This compact itinerary we found very satisfying. We were in...