Category Archives: Spain
4 great gift ideas for moms who love cycling
Forget breakfast in bed as a Mother’s Day gift you have a mom in your life who loves to ride – chances are she’s out cycling on the roads or trails long before her children are out of bed! With … Continue reading
From flamenco to food fights: 5 fun Spanish festivals
Spain is a magnificent and large country with much to discover. At the heart of Spanish culture is a passion for food and dance. Here is a list our 5 favourite festivals that can easily be incorporated into your Pure … Continue reading
3 fresh and easy Spanish recipes
Having lived in Spain since 1999, Pure Adventures guide Bo Lohmann is knows a lot about the cuisine unique to this part of the world. Fresh vegetables, olive oil and sea salt are staples in a Spanish diet and simple … Continue reading
Postcard from Spain
Meet Bo Lohmann, our guide in Spain. Bo has lived in Spain since 1999 and began working with Pure Adventures Self Guided Travel in 2010. In this Postcard from Spain, he shares with us his favorite Spanish recipes, wines and … Continue reading
Spanish Wines
Catalonia, Spain is known for many of its exceptional attributes from the welcoming Mediterranean beaches to the ancient architecture throughout the region, but an interest of most is the wine this region produces. With nine Denominación de Origen (DO) classified … Continue reading
Gazpacho Recipe
Gazpacho – Easy and Delicious! When most people think of soup they envision a steamy concoction that brings warmth on cold nights and comforts the soul. The Spanish answer to soup is Gazpacho, which is quite the opposite. Served raw … Continue reading
Barcelona
The Many Wonders of Barcelona The city of Barcelona is teeming with history and intrigue, from its charming old center to the many displays of exquisite Gothic architecture found throughout, rivaling its reputation of being Spain’s most cosmopolitan city. From … Continue reading
Training in Spain
Why the Pros Train in Spain – The 3 C’s If you ask any cycling enthusiast where the best place to train is, the overwhelming response is likely to be Spain. Sure, there are certainly plenty of other places that … Continue reading
5 Towns to Cycle through in Catalonia
Catalonia’s Hidden Jems Located in the beautiful northeast section of Spain, with France, Andorra, Aragon, Valencia, and the breathtaking Mediterranean Sea as its borders, Catalonia is one of the world’s most diverse and beautiful destinations. Perhaps this is due to … Continue reading
Sant Marti d’Empuries
The Walled Village in Catalonia If you’re up for an exciting, historical journey through some of the world’s most beautiful albeit ancient scenery, the walled village of Sant Marti d’Empuries in Catalonia, Spain is the perfect destination. Nestled close to … Continue reading
