Colorfully Spain

02/07/2016

Want a bike trip to the Spanish wine country? Yeah, we got that.

01/07/2016

La Rioja isn't only famous for its wine! Check out our article on the birth of the Castillian language, and the UNESCO heritage sites of Suso and Yuso!

arts The Birthplace of the Spanish Language June 29, 2016 Colorfully Spain Leave a comment Tucked away in the hills of La Rioja are two small monasteries with very important histories. The first is the Monastery of Suso, which dates to the 6th century CE, and stands on a hill overlooking the valley…

30/06/2016

Interesting news from the Wine Country: this kind of archaeology may seem uninteresting at first, but understanding livestock movement and maintainence is a big part of how archaeologists understand taxation and other political and economic systems in the ancient world.

The Quaternary International journal has just published a scientific paper about the existence of livestock enclosures in Álava dating back about 5,000 years. In this pioneering work on agropastoral communities in the Chalcolithic, researchers from the UPV/EHU have participated alongside experts fro...

29/06/2016

Don't wait, plan your getaway for autumn now! Explore the cuisine and archaeology of southern Spain with us in October and November! Few slots remaining!

ItineraryOn today’s tour you will discover the secret of Madrid’s cuisine – that it’s a fabulous blend of dishes shaped over centuries by people from all over Spain and beyond.

29/06/2016

Looking for a low cost way to spend an active summer holiday? Come surfing and kayaking along the northern coast of Spain with us in July and August, 9 slots left!

ItineraryFly into Madrid-Barajas, including pick-up and transport to the hotel. We offer a walking tour today of this gorgeous and historical city.

29/06/2016

Food, Wine, & Sun! Get the most out of your vacation this year and discover the gastronomy of Spain with us! 9 slots left!

ItineraryArrive in the morning to Barcelona. After checking in at the hotel, we will take a tour of Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter. At night we will kick off the food tour with a Catalan cooking class.

23/04/2016

Make sherry your new dinner party drink! Read more to find out why.

gastronomy 5 Types of Sherry August 25, 2015 Colorfully Spain Leave a comment Sherry, Spanish fortified wine, has to be one of the most underappreciated wines out there. Though it has a wide range of taste and goes well with almost any food, it has largely been ignored by the wine drinking populatio…

14/04/2016

A good tempranillo wine goes *very* well with lamb or beef kebab. The tannin and slight spicy zing will make your next meal all the better!

14/04/2016

For your next after dinner food adventure, try some fruit tarts with cava. (or anything with cava, to be perfectly honest.)

28/03/2016

More news from the Pit of Bones in Atapuerca, Spain. Ole, archaeology fans!

Previous analyses of the hominins from Sima de los Huesos in 2013 showed that their maternally inherited mitochondrial DNA was distantly related to Denisovans, extinct relatives of Neandertals in Asia. This was unexpected since their skeletal remains carry Neandertal-derived features. Researchers of…

11/03/2016

Taking a trip to Spain? Read our tips on how to make your trip worry free!

trips 7 Pieces of Travel Advice to Make Your Trip to Spain Better February 24, 2016 Colorfully Spain Leave a comment Even a seasoned traveler might find a few of these helpful. Make your trip to Spain the best it can be with these 7 tips! Check out www.colorfullyspain.com for more info. Learn a…

11/03/2016

Another delicious favorite!

gastronomy Colorful Recipes: Paella December 10, 2015 Colorfully Spain Leave a comment Paella is probably the most famous dish from Spain. A mix of saffron rice, vegetables and most normally seafood, it is a great meal to share. It is easy to make a lot of it and so, serve a lot of people. Some pael…

19/02/2016

Planning a trip to Spain? Read our advice on when to travel here. Or go to www.colorfullyspain.com for more info!

trips When To Visit Spain: A Photo Guide February 17, 2016 Colorfully Spain Leave a comment Planning your big vacation to Spain? Don’t make the mistake of thinking the whole country is warm and sunny year round. Here’s our quick and dirty on the country’s climate, so you can plan your trip effective…

15/02/2016

Here's this month's recipe. Shrimp Pil Pil! Always a favorite.

gastronomy Colorful Recipes: Shrimp Pil-Pil December 3, 2015 Colorfully Spain Leave a comment Ready for this week’s tapa? Hope you like seafood, because we are doing gambas pil pil, or shrimps in a hot garlic sauce. Here we go! Gambas Pil Pil You Will Need: About 40 or so fresh, peeled shrimps 5-6 c…

10/02/2016

A little archaeology for your Hump Day! A serious find in Auga dos Cebros leads to some incredible conclusions about ancient civilizations along the Atlantic.

archaeology Why the Petroglyphs at Auga dos Cebros are Important January 31, 2016 Colorfully Spain Leave a comment Recently an archaeological expedition in Auga dos Cebros, Galicia, Spain, has uncovered some important petroglyphs that has changed the timeline for when we think Atlantic and Mediterra…

27/01/2016

Explore the celt-iberian traditions of northwestern Spain with our latest blog!

gastronomy Witches, Legend, and Queimada January 19, 2016 Colorfully Spain Leave a comment When the Celts first made their migration from the upper reaches of Europe down to the Iberian Peninsula it was the mid Iron Age. With them they brought to this green and familiar seeming land many traditions…

12/01/2016

Looking for an opportunity to get outdoors AND see great archaeology and eat great food? We have a trip for that.

outdoors, sports, trips 5 Vacation Spots for Sporty People January 12, 2016 Color0000 Leave a comment Spain is known for being a vacation destination for those who want to relax; it’s food, wine, and sun abound around here. But luxuriating on beaches and sampling tapas isn’t the only thing you can d…

12/01/2016

Our 2016 Tour Catalog is here! Food, wine, sun, archaeology, and a little adventure all await you on your 2016 vacation to Spain! Check out www.colorfullyspain.com for more info.

11/01/2016

Art history, anyone?

arts Art of the Spanish Golden Age January 11, 2016 Color0000 Leave a comment After the Reconquest Spain entered what is referred to as its Golden Age, a time when the arts and their civilization flourished with the influx of wealth and power brought from colonizing the New World. It was what you mi…

08/01/2016

Hey archaeology fans! Check out our latest feature on the Cuevas de la Pileta, and come with us in 2016 to discover some of the oldest cave paintings in Spain!

archaeology, outdoors, trips Trekking Inside Spain’s Prehistoric Caves January 8, 2016 Color0000 Leave a comment It’s a short drive down into Ronda’s ravine, then back up a small mountainside by foot to get to the new entrance of La Pileta Cave. There are roughhewn stairs set into the hill to help t…

07/01/2016

Tapas you could be eating, compliments of our friends at Kitchen Club, Madrid! Come with us, learn to cook tapas and eat like royalty on your next Spanish vacation!

07/01/2016

A little history blog to celebrate our partnership with the Visigothic archaeological site of Reccopolis. Leovigild was quite a king!

archaeology Leovigild, the Conquering King January 7, 2016 Color0000 Leave a comment Liuvigild, also known as Leovigild, was King of Septimania and Hispania from 568 to 586, and also King of Galicia for the latter part of his reign. So why is this guy important? For a number of reasons. This man too…

16/12/2015

Ever wanted to visit the Black Lagoon? Come check out Soria!

Sin categoría Soria Will Surprise You December 16, 2015 Color0000 Leave a comment Soria is not the best known province in Spain, but it is the best hidden jewel. This summer, Colorfully has exciting tours for sporty clients that also want a taste of luxury. The three biggest sites to see in Soria ar…

16/12/2015

Wine pairing infographic from Wine Diva. Just in time for planning holiday parties.

14/12/2015

A new recipe for the foodies :)

gastronomy Colorful Recipes: Mushrooms al Ajillo November 19, 2015 Color0000 Leave a comment Mushrooms al Ajillo Mushrooms al Ajillo, or garlic fried mushrooms, are found all over the country, but their specific spices and ingredients vary from place to place. This style is a little more southern, a…

14/12/2015

A quick and funny guide to fossils! For our archaeology fans.

corkboardofcuriosities: “ With special guest, Jeff Goldblum! ” Fossils, gang.

11/11/2015

Here's our weekly recipe!

gastronomy Colorful Recipes: Tortilla with Chorizo November 11, 2015 Color0000 Leave a comment Tortilla with Chorizo The Spanish Omelette, or Tortilla, is a staple of almost all regions in Spain. It´s a little tricky to get it right the first time without toasting it too much, but with a few run thr…

11/11/2015

A cold weather wine recommendation: Priorat's Noster Inicial might run you about 20-25$ but it is worth it. A medium bodied red, it makes a good dinner wine and tastes like something more expensive than it is.

11/11/2015

It's autumn in Madrid! Even though the weather is still early-autumn warm, we're enjoying some fall colors finally.

05/11/2015

Want a few easy to make Spanish tapas for your next meal or party? Try some of our favorites!

gastronomy Colorful Recipes: Patatas Bravas November 5, 2015 Color0000 Leave a comment Want a few easy to make Spanish tapas for your next meal or party? Try some of our favorites! Patatas Bravas Bravas are a staple in Spain, from elegant restaurants to your local village bar. They are simple and ea…