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The Pyrenees – A Great Year-Round Destination for Active Families

For Pepo, our expert in the Pyrenees, it was always a dream to work in the mountains, a dream that came true nearly 25 years ago when he started working as a whitewater canoe specialist. After working several summer seasons and learning how to respectfully challenge the force of nature, Pepo channeled his experience into […]

Private Villas & Country Homes in Spain

In the most beautiful and remote parts of Spain, gorgeous homes and villas lie waiting to give couples, families and groups a truly memorable vacation away from the crowds this summer. Stunning scenery, fantastic local gastronomy (and options of private chefs), plus local experts for fun activities can be combined to create your perfect break. […]

Private Villas & Country Homes in Portugal

In the most beautiful and remote parts of Portugal, gorgeous homes and villas lie waiting to give couples, families and groups a truly memorable vacation away from the crowds this summer. Stunning scenery, fantastic local gastronomy (and options of private chefs), plus local experts for fun activities can be combined to create your perfect break. […]

Learning about Spanish Cuisine in Barcelona

Food is a big part of the trips we arrange, as we encourage you to experience Spanish and Portuguese cuisine in all its guises. Eating is fun, an integral part of the respective cultures and we urge you to get involved, participate, and experience some great foodie experiences on your vacation. A cooking class in […]

The Camino de Santiago – What Our Travelers Say

At Madrid & Beyond, we have 20 years’ experience of customizing trips along the Camino, and in Clara Moreno we have Spain’s best Camino planner. A former guide, who has walked and cycled the various routes of the Camino more than 50 times, Clara knows every path and the key people to make sure the […]

Camino de Santiago: Our Top 10 Tip Bits

There are many ways to arrange the trip along the Camino de Santiago, including the Camino Portugués or Portuguese Way, a fantastic route for pilgrims looking for a more rural experience on the Camino de Santiago. Whichever route you take, we at Madrid & Beyond rely on in-house experience and knowledge, employing bilingual guides who […]

¡Buen Camino! Which route will you take?

Walking the Camino de Santiago is not a conventional walking trip but a pilgrimage through history, art, culture and legend stretching back over 1,000 years. The Camino de Santiago – “The Way of St James” – goes back to the 9th century when the convenient discovery of the remains of St James led to pilgrims […]

Slow & Still: A Day in the Alentejo

Meet Silvestre, Madrid & Beyond collaborator in the Alentejo. Silvestre was born and raised in Alentejo, the vast swathe of land that lies south-east of Lisbon in Portugal. He has always lived in the countryside, surrounded by nature, and is passionate about the region. Over his 37 years, Silvestre has served in the military and […]

10 things you didn’t know about flamenco

One of our most popular and unforgettable insider experiences takes travelers right to the heart of flamenco culture. The Andalusian city of Sevilla, birthplace of this expressive artform and home to the most famous flamenco community in the world, is where you’ll meet our friend Manu. A social worker from Sevilla’s Gypsy community, Manu is […]

Dreaming of Lighthouses: Hiking in San Sebastian

The first thing I’m going to do when lockdown is over is walk my favorite hiking route. A tribute to all those local sailors, fishermen and whalers who have made a living on the rough Cantabrian Sea, The Lighthouse Route takes in four of the seven lighthouses in our region: it climbs Ulia Mountain, one […]

Cristina’s Top 10 Paintings from the Prado

Cristina, an official guide for 20 years and a Madrid & Beyond stalwart, is a history major who has spent many hours studying the masterpieces in the world-renowned Prado Museum in Madrid. We challenged her to share her 10 favorite paintings with us for this year’s World Art Day. You may not be able to […]

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