Barcelona, the capital of the Catalonian region, is a unique and vibrant place to visit. Following a short hop to England, we returned to Spain since we had enjoyed Madrid so much, and decided on Barcelona. We spent a few days exploring the city, then travelled South to Peníscola, Tarragona, and Vilafranca de Penèdes before returning for…
With a reputation as one of the most exciting wine regions in Spain, and as wine lovers, it seemed fitting that the nearby town of Vilafranca del Penedès would be our next stop during our time in Catalonia. From Tarragona, we travelled inland by train to the capital of the Alt Penedès. Vilafranca has a rich…
Leaving Peníscola, we headed north-east and boarded the local train toward Tarragona, a port city rich in Roman history. On arrival, Gordon was inspired to sketch the view from our hotel’s balcony overlooking Plaça de la Font.In the heart of the old city, a cloister of historical buildings from Roman, medieval to modern were waiting…
The massive stone fortress that towers over the village of Peníscola has a storied past. The Castillo del Papa Luna was built by The Order of the Temple and occupied from 1294-1307. It was a centre of both spiritual and economic power on the Mediterranean coastline. Knights Templar, monks, and soldiers enjoyed two centuries of commercial prosperity…
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