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Wines of Valencia

In the autonomous community of Valencia lies one of Spain’s lesser known, but highly esteemed wine regions. Valencia sits on the eastern coast of Spain along the Mediterranean Sea. Its warm and sunny climate produces grape varieties exclusive to the…

Spanish Omelette

Tortilla de Patata: Spanish Omelette If you’ve been to Spain, you’ve undeniably tried the classic tortilla de patata, or Spanish omelette. Also known as Tortilla Española, this typical Spanish dish can best be described as a potato omelette made simply…

Hearty Legume Dishes of the Iberian Peninsula

Winter cuisine calls for hearty, filling, and sustaining meals that comfort the stomach and the palate. On the Iberian Peninsula, legumes are vital to traditional gastronomy. These robust, nutritious foods serve as a key ingredient in many Spanish and Portuguese…

Staff Spotlight

Secret Santa This month we are working from home while our office is getting a complete REDO! Here are the photos from last month, combining Christmas, Secret Santa and various birthday celebrations at the end of December.  ENJOY!

Sample Gastronomy Itinerary Portugal & Spain

Wall with jamon serrano, Madrid, Spain

Days 1-3, Lisbon Old Quarter Petiscos Tour Walking Wine Tour with Sommelier Monastery of the Jerónimos & Tower of Belém Days 4-7, Douro & Porto Obidos 12th century Cistercian monastery of Santa Maria Full Day Douro Wine Region Tour including…

Southern Portugal

Concrete statues, Belem tower, Lisbon

Lisbon, Alentejo, & The Algarve A trip to southern Portugal is sure to include Lisbon. A cutting-edge city filled with hills, trolleys, the sound of life all around, and petiscos to be eaten. This capital city’s intricate and unique neighborhoods…

Northern Portugal

A river running through Porto surrounded by tall buildings

Porto, Douro Valley, Coimbra, & Beyond Catch the views of the city of Porto as you walk along the Dom Luís I Bridge or take a river cruise through the UNESCO wine region of the Douro Valley. Northern Portugal offers…

Northern Spain

Beach scene with rolling waves, Llanes, Basque Country, Spain

Galicia, Asturias, Cantabria, Basque Country, Navarra, & La Rioja Known as Spain’s hidden gem, Northern Spain is unlike the Spain you may have seen in the movies. In the north, Spanish culture meets regional cultures meets Celtic culture. From Santiago…

Northeastern Spain

People sitting on bench near Montjuic, Barcelona, Spain during sunset

Catalonia, Aragon, & Valencia Most notable in Northeastern Spain is Catalonia, home to Barcelona and famous for it’s architecture, history, gastronomy, and regional traditions. Catalonia’s distinct culture and language set it apart from the rest of the country. Here the…

Southern Spain

Brown concrete building during daytime, Seville, Spain.

Andalusia, Extremadura, Murcia, & Gibraltar Step into the land of flamenco, refreshing cities, and quaint seaside towns. In Southern Spain, you will be immersed in local culture, while enjoying a mild climate, a perfect combination to get to know some…