Spain.Collection

06/05/2021

An intimate estate home with 9 sustainable luxury rooms and suites from where to discover the famous wine region of La Rioja.

The hotel Palacio de Samaniego is inspired by the soul of a family home, art and authenticity - offering an excellent French-Basque restaurant and swimming facilities in a hidden oasis.

Do you want to know more about la Rioja?

04/05/2021

The Balearic islands boast some of the most incredible beaches in Spain and Europe. The crystal-clear waters that lap the coastline and the mountainous landscape of the islands are best enjoyed from the water.

A great plan to disconnect from your daily routine and connect with this land and yourself!

29/04/2021

A group of chocolatiers in the Basque Country, Spain, has created a full-sized reproduction of Pablo Picasso's masterpiece 'Guernica' - one of the world's most famous paintings, in commemoration of the 85th anniversary of the bombing of the town Guernica.

A delicious way of remembering a part of their history and cultural identity.

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23/04/2021

Did you know some parts of Spain and Portugal were used as filming locations for the famous tv show - Game of Thrones?

Get to know the place where the Battle of the Dragon was filmed with our destination curator Juan Carlos Tejeda, always taking his time to show us some unknown parts of Spain and Portugal ;)

22/03/2021

Something extraordinary happened in the 90’s: Spanish gastronomy was equaled to the highest level at the time: France.
A group of Spanish chefs, dreamers hungry for learning opened their minds and put up with working 16 hours a day.

One man: Ferrán Adriá was a pioneer who led the culinary revolution in that process. He was internationally awarded as the Number 1 chef in the world and renowned as much as Nelson Mandela or the Pope got to be.

Adria’s took the culinary world by storm, and his restaurant “El Bulli”, was put on the map for good.

How could a guy who did not make a dime in 17 years ever thought that The New York Times would publish that the world’s French gourmet trend was shifting toward Spain thanks to him?

Well, this big change in Spain happened in 2003, primarily in the Basque Country and Catalonia and the rest of the country would follow thereafter.

At those difficult times there were THOSE who aimed to sacrifice and transformed a very traditional gastronomic country into the avant-garde of gastronomy in the world.

What I mean, telling you this short story, is that as it happened then, NOW there is also a group of people conquering the world.

Adriá, Arzak, Subijana, Berasategi, Aduriz, Roca brothers, Ruscadella, Arguiñano: THANKS FOR TEACHING US. We are hungry for learning too. We are dreamers like you and we are motivated to put forth our greatest effort.

Text by Abene Mendizabal
Video from Foods & Wines From Spain

29/01/2021

Our destination curator Carlos de la Torre Solaz brings you closer to the emblematic hotel in Madrid HOTEL WELLINGTON, get to know the magnific rooftop organic garden and things you can do in

18/01/2021

"The land of wine", La Rioja is undoubtedly one of those places where vineyards and the land are inextricably linked to its people and traditions.

La Rioja also boasts a fantastic gastronomy built upon a fine culinary tradition with exceptional local products, nowadays complemented by internationally - recognised chefs.

14/01/2021

Our destination curator Carlos de la Torre Solaz shows us the hotel boutique Entre dos Aguas in Toledo (Madrid)
This hotel was the old house of world famous artist - Paco de Lucia where he decided to live for some years as he felt in love with the town.

"Toledo is a city that takes you back in time. Remembering the Jews, Arabs, Visigoths, Carthaginians, Romans, everyone who was here can be seen in the city, there is a peace that I need for my work, to compose, to inspire myself” Paco de Lucia

12/01/2021

2021 - Jubilee Year: This year will be a very special time to walk “El Camino de Santiago" as it is a Holy Year.

Santiago de Compostela is the goal and The Way an event of great importance for the faithful, who walk at least 100 kilometers of the Way of St. James tomb.

Since 9th century, when the remains of the Apostle St. James were found in northwestern Spain, thousands of pilgrims from around the globe have walked, biked or even sailed to reach the city of Santiago. It was though in the 12th century when the first Holy Year was celebrated on the 25th of July 1226, feast of St. James. It has been ever since, every time such feast day falls on a Sunday, which only happens 14 times every 100 years.
https://spaincollection.com/journal/el-camino-de-santiago-making-sense-of-life-by-jc

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28/12/2020

Abene Mendizabal reporting from the beautiful Mundaka, one of the most well known paradises for surfers in Spain 🏄🏻‍♀️

Mundaka is located in the - a small cozy fishing town within the Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve - home to one of the longest left-hand waves in the world.

18/12/2020

2020 is coming to an end and leaves behind a different way of living… it’s been a challenging year for everyone, and we are all hoping for better days.

Humans have the capacity to adapt to change and now the time has come to stop brain thinking and embrace soul thinking instead. Attitude is the only thing that can make a difference in the way we live therefore Spain.Collection wants to give it up for hope, optimism, love and compassion.

In this Holiday Season and as we face a new year, we want to celebrate with you a new beginning with something that we love to do: dancing and singing!! ;)

Holiday Greetings to you and your beloved ones, and let’s all reconnect next year; may 2021 be filled with journeys, experiences and real human connections!

07/12/2020

Echa un vistazo a la nueva apertura de Paradores en - El Hotel Parador de Leon 5 *, ubicado en el Convento de San Marcos, una de las mayores joyas arquitectónicas de la ciudad de León y uno de los monumentos más importantes del Renacimiento español.
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Check out the beautiful new opening from Paradores in - Parador de Leon 5*.

Located in the Convent of San Marcos, one of the greatest architectural gems of Leon (Spain) and one of the most importants monuments of the Spanish Renaissance.



https://youtu.be/nJP0BZyYosI

Os mostramos las primeras imágenes del resultado del Hostal de San Marcos tras su reforma. El resto os invitamos a conocerlo en persona. ¡Os esperamos!

30/11/2020

Barcelona is home of very unique range of masterpieces. Discover Casa Vicens, Gaudí's first house in Barcelona with a personal and exclusive touch.

Spain.Collection General Manager brings you closer to this amazing artwork

Journey with us and stay tuned for more video journals from our destination curators about Spain & Portugal 👉 www.spaincollection.com/journal

https://youtu.be/Dl5uwwSgnC0

Our General Manager - Olga Navarro - show us one of the master pieces of world famous architect Antoni Gaudí - Casa Vicens. Located in Gracia, the bohemian d...

16/11/2020

Hoy, 16 de noviembre, celebramos el Día Internacional del Flamenco, para recordar el día en que la UNESCO registró el flamenco como Patrimonio Cultural Inmaterial de la Humanidad.

El baile flamenco es un baile pasional, de cortejo, que expresa un amplio abanico de situaciones que van desde la tristeza hasta la alegría. Andalucía, en el sur de España es el corazón del flamenco, aunque también tiene raíces en regiones como Murcia y Extremadura.

👉 Si deseas conocer más sobre Andalucia y el Flamenco visita nuestra página web: www.spaincollection.com
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Today, 16th November, we celebrate the International Day of Flamenco, to remember the day UNESCO registered Flamenco as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Flamenco baile is a dance of passion, courtship, expressing a wide range of situations ranging from sadness to joy. Andalusia in southern Spain is the heartland of Flamenco, although it also has roots in regions such as Murcia and Extremadura.

👉 If you want to discover more about and check our website: www.spaincollection.com

Alegria, Sara Baras nel film Flamenco Flamenco di Carlos Saura

13/11/2020

We are super excited to announce our is now live!

2020 has been a roller coaster, as we all know. But 2020 has also been an opportunity for us to create this amazing new concept of authentic travel experiences in Spain & Portugal with Spain Collection.

Our website is the result of a tremendous amount of hard work by our team and the web design studio to bring together our ideas and destination knowledge to create not just a website but an experience that will be the starting point for incredible journeys.

Our website features a collection of curated experiences across Spain & Portugal for travelers looking for 'insider' and VIP access to our culture and traditions, and for travelers seeking a new way to rediscover our destinations. Also check out our 'Journal' section where you will find personal, updated content from our curators.

We are so grateful for the amazing job Dgrees® has done to create this outstanding site, thank you so much guys!

Check out our website at www.spaincollection.com and start your journey with Spain.Collection

26/10/2020

The Spanish horse officially known as Pura Raza Española, is considered throughout the world as one of the most valued breeds in the world for its great balance. In Spain there is a large culture of protection and care of this race, preserving its blood and purity generation after generation.

The Spanish horse, is known for its elegance and agility for its intelligence and nobility, has its origins in as one of the oldest breeds in the world.

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(ESP) El caballo español oficialmente conocido como Pura Raza Española, es considerado en todo el mundo como una de las razas más valoradas en el mundo por su gran equilibrio, conocidos antiguamente como los hijos del viento, en España existe un gran cultura de protección y cuidado de esta raza, conservando su sangre y pureza generación tras generación.

El caballo español, es conocido por su elegancia y agilidad por su inteligencia y nobleza, tiene sus orígenes en como una de las razas más antiguas del mundo.
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22/10/2020

ENG_Guernica was created to be part of the Spanish Pavilion at the International Exposition in Paris in 1937. Pablo Picasso’s motivation for painting the scene in this great work was the news of the German aerial bombing of the Basque town whose name the piece bears, which the artist had seen in the dramatic photographs published in various periodicals. The huge picture is conceived as a giant poster, testimony to the horror that the Spanish Civil War was causing and a forewarning of what was to come in the Second World War.

📍Guernica artwork is displayed at in
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ESP_ El lienzo Guernica nació para formar parte del Pabellón Español en la Exposición Internacional de París, de 1937. El motivo que impulsó a Pablo Picasso a realizar la escena representada en esta gran pintura fue la noticia de los bombardeos efectuados por la aviación alemana sobre la villa vasca que da nombre a la obra, conocidos por el artista a través de las dramáticas fotografías publicadas. El gran lienzo es el testimonio del horror que supuso la Guerra Civil española, así como la premonición de lo que iba a suceder en la Segunda Guerra Mundial.

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10/10/2020

Do you know about the benefits of Arab baths or Hamman? 🏊‍♀️One of the oldest rituals which have been used to achieve a better body-mind connection. Immersing yourself in water at different temperatures and the low lighting help to reduce stress, anxiety and help with respiratory problems. It's an extra sensorial experience which leaves you like new.

👉There are several Arab baths in Spain, one of the most famous is the Hamman in Granada, a truly wonderful place to relax and uwind.

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¿Conoces los beneficios de los baños árabes o Hamman?
🏊‍♀️Uno de los rituales más antiguos que se han usado para brindar una mejor relación cuerpo-mente, las diferentes temperaturas del agua a las que te expones durante una sesión en unos baños árabes y la luz tenue promueven la reducción del estrés, la ansiedad y de los problemas respiratorios, es una experiencia extrasensorial que te dejará como nuevo.

👉En España existen varios baños árabes, uno de los mas conocidos es el Hamman de Granada un lugar maravilloso donde poder relajarse y recuperarse.
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09/10/2020

Have you ever tried wine from Lanzarote 🍷?
Lanzarote is an island of huge contrasts but what really catches one's eye is the volcanic landscape where there are vineyards which produce wines in a very special way where the whole production process is done manually.

🍇The wines from D.O. Lanzarote are characterised by their volcanic-mineral flavor 🌋. The vineyards here are some of the most unique in Spain. Lanzarote is one of the seven islands that make up the archipelago of the Canary Islands. This region boasts a fantastic range of contrasting scenery from its beaches and crystal-clear waters, to its volcanic landscapes and lush vegetation.

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¿Alguna vez has probado los vinos de Lanzarote?
Lanzarote es una isla de fuertes contrastes pero lo que mas llama su atención es la parte volcánica donde podemos encontrar diferentes viñedos que producen vino de una manera peculiar donde toda la producción se desarrolla de forma manual.

Los vinos con D.O Lanzarote se caracterizan por tener un marcado sabor volcánico mineral, de ahí que los viñedos en esta zona sean los mas singulares de España.

Lanzarote es una de las siete islas del archipiélago canario, es una de las regiones con mayor contraste de paisajes, desde playas con aguas cristalinas, tierra volcánica y exuberante vegetación.

06/10/2020

No words to describe this outstanding paradise and this amazing shot by .esteves 👀🕶

📍Azores Island needs to be in your

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05/10/2020

This past weekend, Spain Collection was one of a handful operators invited to enjoy the many wonders of a private estate in northern Extremadura, an unspoiled region located in the west of Spain. 👀

~ Jacobo, owner and host extraordinaire, made sure that our stay by his Luxury Country House was unforgettable. The estate is being in his family for several generations now, and is located right by the spectacular Monfrague National Park 🦌 where we have the opportunity to enjoy a unique safari across a private hacienda. Open areas where we could see local fauna in their habitat such as deers, wild hogs or simply be mesmerized by the majestic flight of the black vultures and royal eagles gliding over the massif rocks of this park, renowned for its birdwatching 🦅worldwide.

🍴To top it off, the food was superb, home cooking to savor local products where hand-carved Jamon Iberico was the king, all paired with delicious wines from Jacobo’s personal cellar.

There was time for culture and history too, as we visited the city of Caceres, just around the corner from Jacobo’s house. Wandering around with our local expert brought back over two thousand years of history at a city that is recognized as one of the best preserved medieval old quarters in the world and was declared World’s Heritage by Unesco in 1986.

04/10/2020

“Connecting with our roots to dream, travel, discover, feel a territory, and fly to reach the same starting point, Azurmendi is my home” Eneko Atxa (3* Michelin Chef)

The Azurmendi*** restaurant is the place where our culture, customs, and way of doing things walk together towards the future. A sea of ​​authenticity where you feel the tradition and the cutting edge. The essence, intensity, and flavor of the cuisine of Eneko Atxa.
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“Tocar las raíces para soñar, viajar, descubrir, sentir un territorio y volar para llegar al mismo punto de partida, Azurmendi es mi casa” Eneko Atxa

El restaurante Azurmendi*** es el lugar donde nuestra cultura, costumbres y manera de hacer caminan juntos hacia el futuro. Un mar de autenticidad donde sentir la tradición y la vanguardia. La esencia, la intensidad y el sabor de la cocina de Eneko Atxa.

📷Azurmendi

03/10/2020

The‘Half Fox’ by famous street artist in Lisbon, is one of the multiple pieces of street art around the city. This piece of art is part of "Attero" - an art exhibition from 2017, where the artist uses trash to make art and to make us reflect about society's consumerism and the way we carelessly use the resources that Nature provides us with.

01/10/2020

"I believe that experience consists in always taking a step further when you know is the right moment, challenge everything. Why not try a different way?" Pedro Subijana

Introducing Restaurante Akelarre | Pedro Subijana, Hotel & Restaurant Experience in San Sebastian, where meals turn into unforgettable moments and where outstanding cuisine and luxury accommodation at a stunning location create a unique experience...

The Akelarre restaurant celebrates its 50th anniversary this year and we wanted to be there ;)

👉Pedro Subijana is one of the founding members of 'New Basque Cuisine', a group of chefs from the region founded in 1976 to boost the profile of Basque cuisine and share ideas on how to revitalise and keep their traditional cooking relevant.

01/10/2020

"I believe that experience consists in always taking a step further when you know is the right moment, challenge everything. Why not try a different way?" Pedro Subijana

Introducing Restaurante Akelarre | Pedro Subijana Hotel & Restaurant Experience in San Sebastian, where meals turn into unforgettable moments and where outstanding cuisine and luxury accommodation at a stunning location create a unique experience...

The Akelarre restaurant celebrates its 50th anniversary this year and we wanted to be there ;)

👉Pedro Subijana is one of the founding members of 'New Basque Cuisine', a group of chefs from the region founded in 1976 to boost the profile of Basque cuisine and share ideas on how to revitalise and keep their traditional cooking relevant.

29/09/2020

This weekend as the San Sebastian International Film Festival drew to a close and the film stars were leaving the HOTEL MARIA CRISTINA, Ned Capeleris, the GM of this emblematic hotel, and Abene Mendizabal, the Founder of Spain.Collection joined in conversation to talk about the Festival and Ned's personal experience of living in the Basque country.

It's a great honor to have Mr. Capeleris as brand ambassador for Spain Collection. His love for Spain, and especially for the Basque country, plus his style, and the personal attention he gives to guests, all represent the same service we aim to deliver to our guests when they visit Spain and Portugal. Thank you Ned!

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21/09/2020

Introducing the multi-award winning chef Eneko Atxa: perfect host, brand ambassador for Spain Collection, our friend and our inspiration…

We couldn’t be more excited and honored to announce that one of the best chefs in the world will be joining Spain Collection as our gourmet ambassador to create the best experiences for our clients on their travels in Spain and Portugal.

👉Eneko Atxa is all about passion, creativity and endeavor whilst simultaneously maintaining the identity of Basque gastronomy and his roots. His personal values and commitment to his homeland has seen him honored as the youngest European chef to earn 3 Michelin stars. His restaurant, one of his restaurants in the Basque Country, was awarded as the most sustainable restaurant in the world by in 2018.

Get ready to be left speechless by his innovative cuisine and let us give you the gourmet experience of a lifetime!

Thank you Eneko for being part of Spain Collection!😘
¡ESKERRIK ASKO!

20/09/2020

Brand new luxury hotel in San Sebastian 👀

Posted by Abene Mendizabal,
for Spain.Collection

17/09/2020

"In the second half of the 1950s and throughout the 1960s, a spirit of openness blossomed in Spain, unleashed by the pressing need to emerge from the isolation of the Franco dictatorship. Tourism was the best way to do this. That was the era when Masats toured Spain, aware that the country was transforming forever and that capturing this transformation was both a challenge and an opportunity for photography"

VISIT SPAIN EXHIBITION_RAMON MASSATS
🔎The exhibition will be open till December 10th, 2020
At Tabacalera Art Promotion_Cultural Center (MADRID)

Spain was struggling under the Franco regime – then tourism helped provide an economic miracle. A new exhibition at PhotoEspaña tells the story

15/09/2020

Portugal has many many things to discover, but you can not come to Portugal and not doing surf. Portugal has the biggest waves in the world at Nazaré, but for the beginners there are waves the whole year 🏄‍♂️