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Charmed by Spain Bespoke Tours and Experiences in Spain

Fall under the spell of Spain: let yourself be awed by its amazing Art and Architecture, succumb to its delicious Gastronomy, feel the passion of Flamenco or the exhilaration of a local Fiesta…
Whatever your wishes and expectations, Charmed by Spain will meet your request, with unparalleled services and attention during all your stay with us!.

17/11/2020
Notre Dame's fire: one of the greatest treasures of Paris has suffered terrible fire damage. We share France’s terrible ...
16/04/2019

Notre Dame's fire: one of the greatest treasures of Paris has suffered terrible fire damage. We share France’s terrible loss, because art is cultural heritage.

https://www.eldiario.es/internacional/Catedral-Notre-Dame-llamas_12_889031089.html

CRÓNICA | Los bomberos dan por extinguido el incendio que ha devastado dos tercios del techo de la catedral de París LAS FOTOS DEL DÍA DESPUÉS | Así ha quedado la catedral de Notre-Dame tras el incendio 

Firts came the cold wave, and then the rain... For those of you dreaming of Summer, sun and warm weather, we've got the ...
03/02/2017

Firts came the cold wave, and then the rain... For those of you dreaming of Summer, sun and warm weather, we've got the perfect destination: with temperartures in the high sixties (even low seventies) and the sun still shining, the Canary islands offer a wonderful escape from umbrellas and overcoats!. A perfect excuse to visit the lovely island of Lanzarote, and once there, one of the most unusual museums in the world: the underwater Atlantic Museum- unforgettable

Primero llegó el frío y luego la lluvia... Para aquellos que soñáis ya con el verano, el sol, y el calorcito, tenemos el destino perfecto: Con temperaturas rondando los 20º y previsión de días soleados, las islas Canarias ofrecen el refugio perfecto para los que huyen de abrigos y paraguas. Una excusa perfecta para visitar la adorable isla de Lanzarote y disfrutar una excursión a uno de los museos más originales del mundo: El Museo Atlántico- una inolvidable experiencia submarina

Aristotle said that 'without friends no one would choose to live, though he had all other goods'. 26 years of friendship...
02/02/2017

Aristotle said that 'without friends no one would choose to live, though he had all other goods'. 26 years of friendship joined a barbier from a little village near Madrid- Eugenio Arias-, with one of the Genious of all time, Picasso.

A man with a thirst for culture, and love of his birthplace, Arias founded a Picasso museum in the small town of Buitrago el Lozoya, north of Madrid, with the 60 paintings and artworks given to him by the Spanish-born artist during those years of friendship and hair-trimming. An unforgettable visit, enhanced until the 9th of April with the exhibition of 61 fotografies of the Master taken by Edward Quinn, in the nearby townhouse.

One of the most iconic museums in the world, Centre Pompidou in Paris, reaches its maturity- a wonderful excuse (if one ...
31/01/2017

One of the most iconic museums in the world, Centre Pompidou in Paris, reaches its maturity- a wonderful excuse (if one was needed) to visit and stand in awe before the masterworks of Matisse, Braque, Picasso, Kandinsky, Giacometti...a must!

Uno de los museos más icónicos del mundo- el Centro Pompidou en París- alcanza su madurez. Una excusa perfecta (si necesitábamos una) para visitarlo y contemplar mudos de admiración las obras maestras de Matisse, Braque, Picasso, Giacometti...

Joyeux 40 anniversaire, Pompidou!

We may be living the coldest days of winter, but spring is just around the corner, and the Fallas are entering their hom...
30/01/2017

We may be living the coldest days of winter, but spring is just around the corner, and the Fallas are entering their homestretch

Puede que estemos viviendo los días más fríos del invierno, pero la primavera está al doblar la esquina, y las Fallas ya han entrado en su recta final!

We`re back from the luxury travel fair in Cannes, we're we've made new and interest acquaittances, consollidated some ol...
14/12/2016

We`re back from the luxury travel fair in Cannes, we're we've made new and interest acquaittances, consollidated some old friendships, and explored new charming places and experiences to offer our clients!

De vuelta de la feria internacional de turismo de lujo de Cannes, donde hemos conocido nuevos e interesantes contactos, nos hemos encontrado con viejas amistades, y hemos explorado nuevos y encantadores lugares y experiencias que poder ofrecer a nuestros clientes!

UNESCO has just declared the Fallas festival in Valencia Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. I may be biased, but ...
01/12/2016

UNESCO has just declared the Fallas festival in Valencia Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. I may be biased, but IMHO there's no festival as exciting, exhilarating and maybe exhausting (lol) in the world- but then, I don't ask you to beliveve me... come to Valencia in March and see for yourself!

La UNESCO acaba de declarar las Fallas Patrimonio Cultural de la Humanidad. Quizás yo no sea del todo imparcial, pero en mi humilde opinión no hay en el mundo fiesta más increíble y excitante (ni que te deje más exhausto!)- pero no tenéis que creerme, venid a Valencia en marzo y comprobadlo vosotros mismos!

I probably should eat a more nutritious breakfast... only midmorning and I'm already starving and daydreaming about pael...
18/11/2016

I probably should eat a more nutritious breakfast... only midmorning and I'm already starving and daydreaming about paella...For those of you guys who have been in Valencia with us and want to try your hand at home- I'd reccommend this recipe:
http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/11059/traditional-valencian-paella
I've seen some alleguedly -authentic paella- recipes on internet that have made me cringe, but this is actually the real thing - only, step one is misplaced- it should be between step 5 and step 6- and you should never have to "add more water to replace the evaporated"- you should calculate the right quantity since the beginning... but then, as with everything, practice can take you to perfection ;)

This recipe comes from El Timonel - one of Valencia's most highly acclaimed restaurants. The restaurant is decorated like the interior of a yacht - reflecting the chef's use of fresh fish and seafood. Chef and owner Jaime Sauz have been serving up traditional Valencian paella since the restaurant fi...

Do you ever have one of those "stop the world and let me off" days?... If the answer is yes, maybe you'd like to follow ...
17/11/2016

Do you ever have one of those "stop the world and let me off" days?... If the answer is yes, maybe you'd like to follow the example of some of our latest clients and just treat you to some "slow tourism"- Italy and the Tuscany countryside- or maybe the Emilia-Reggio; Some days enjoying the relaxed atmosphere of La Provence in France... and in Spain: Extremadura, Navarre, Castilla... off the beaten path destinations where you can slow down and enjoy the ultimate form of luxury... Time

Alguna vez has tenido uno de esos días de "paren el mundo que yo me bajo"?... Si la respuesta es afirmativa, quizás querrás seguir el ejemplo de algunos de nuestros clientes más recientes y regalarte un poco de "slow tourism"- La campiña toscana en Italia (o la región de Emilia-Reggio, unos días disfrutando el relajado ambiente de la Provenza francesa... y en España: Extremadura, Navarra, Castilla... destinos alejados de las rutas turísticas habituales donde poder detenerse y dejarse llevar por el más apreciado de los lujos... el Tiempo.

Back from a loooong weekend, after all saints day... We've been through so many halloween parties and celebrations that ...
02/11/2016

Back from a loooong weekend, after all saints day... We've been through so many halloween parties and celebrations that I've almost forgotten that there was a time -before pumpkins took over- when noone in Spain had heard about halloween- we celebrated all saints day visiting cemeterys to pay our respect to our departed, and all saints eve watching yet another performance of D.Juan Tenorio (which- now that I think of it- is quite halloweein-ish with its fair share of gloom scenery and ghosts...).

De vuelta de un laaargo fin de semana, tras Todos los Santos... Hemos estado en tantas celebraciones de Halloween que ya casi se nos olvida que hubo un tiempo- antes de que nos invadieran las calabazas;)- en el que nadie en España había oído hablar de Halloween- Celebrábamos el día de Todos los Santos visitando a nuestros difuntos, y en la víspera contemplábamos la enésima representación de D. Juan Tenorio (que de hecho era bastante "halloweenesco", con cementerios, fantasmas...)

Heading for a workshop with the French tourism board- Always looking for the best experiences for our clients... and it ...
26/10/2016

Heading for a workshop with the French tourism board- Always looking for the best experiences for our clients... and it doesn't hurt that I've been promised a taste of French products for the midday snak ...mmmm...foie...

De camino a un workshop con la Oficina de turismo de Francia- Buscando como siempre las mejores experiencias para nuestros clientes... aunque desde luego ayuda que nos hayan prometido una degustación de productos franceses para el almuerzo... mmmm. foie...

Day of the libraries in Spain...Some gorgeous, some more practical, but always an oasys for the restless mind...Dia de l...
24/10/2016

Day of the libraries in Spain...Some gorgeous, some more practical, but always an oasys for the restless mind...

Dia de las bibliotecas en España...Algunas impresionantes, otras más prácticas, pero siempre un oasis para la mente inquieta...

Biblioteca de San Lorenzo del Escorial

Today is the  International chefs day, and to be completely honest- once we get back home from our trips we can rave abo...
21/10/2016

Today is the International chefs day, and to be completely honest- once we get back home from our trips we can rave about the art and architecture of our selected destination, but deep in our hearts (and stomachs) we know that food and wine were what we enjoyed the most!- and isn't gastronomy a form of art?

Hoy es el Día Internacional del Chef, y si somos totalmente honestos reconoceremos que, por mucho que a la vuelta de nuestros viajes alabemos el arte y la arquitectura de nuestro destino elegido,lo que más disfrutamos fue la comida y el vino. Y acaso no es la gastronomía una forma de arte?

19 years since the inauguration of the Guggenheim museum in Bilbao-and a unique opportunity to celebrate this anniversar...
20/10/2016

19 years since the inauguration of the Guggenheim museum in Bilbao-and a unique opportunity to celebrate this anniversary visiting its new temporary exhibition: "Francis Bacon: From Picasso to Velazquez"- a genious whose controversial work can't leave you indifferent.

19 años desde la inauguración del Guggenheim en Bilbao- y una oportunidad única para celebrar este aniversario visitando su última exposición temporal : "Francis Bacon: De Picasso a Velázquez"- Un genio cuya obra nunca puede dejar indiferente...

19 years since the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao took its first breath!
19 ans depuis le premier soufflé du Musée Guggenheim Bilbao !

An October the 17th, just 261 years ago (!!) King Fernando VI ordered the creation of the Royal botanical gardens of Mad...
17/10/2016

An October the 17th, just 261 years ago (!!) King Fernando VI ordered the creation of the Royal botanical gardens of Madrid- one of my favorite places in Madrid in Autumn...

Tal día como hoy, hace (tan sólo!) 261 años, el rey Fernando VI ordenó la construcción del Real Jardín Botánico de Madrid- Uno de mis lugares favoritos de Madrid en otoño...

In days like today- with the sky painted grey and a feeling of melancholy floating in the air- you've got two options: t...
14/10/2016

In days like today- with the sky painted grey and a feeling of melancholy floating in the air- you've got two options: travel to warmer and brighter locations (we can help with that- we're a travel agency after all;)- or simply walk into a museum and let reality fade whilst you're transported to a complety different universe:
“One day it will have to be officially admitted that what we have christened reality is an even greater illusion than the world of dreams.”- Salvador Dali

En días como hoy -con cielos grisáceos y una sensación de melancolía flotando en el ambiente- existen dos opciones: puedes viajar a otro lugar más cálido y luminoso (aquí podemos ayudarte, somos una agencia de viajes ;)- o simplemente entrar en un museo y dejar que la realidad se desvanezca mientras viajas a un universo totalmente diferente.
"Un día se admitirá de forma oficial que lo que conocemos como realidad es una ilusión aún mayor que el mundo de los sueños"- Salvador Dali.

If you're lucky enough to be in Madrid this weekend, and you are as passionate as we are about art and theatre, you can ...
11/10/2016

If you're lucky enough to be in Madrid this weekend, and you are as passionate as we are about art and theatre, you can miss the lecture about Salome at Museo del Prado. A study on the historical figure and its representation in art and theatre by Maria Condor- Dr in History of Art

Si tienes la suerte de estar en Madrid este fin de semana y eres un apasionado del arte y el teatro, no puedes perderte la conferencia programada por el museo del Prado sobre la figura de Salome. Un estudio sobre la figura histórica y su representación en la pintura y el teatro presentado por Dña. María Cóndor- Dra. en Historia del Arte.

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