Wine lovers & foodies, you’ll not want to miss this culturally immersive adventure to Spain! We’ll briefly be exploring the historical city of Madrid before heading north to the heart of Spanish wine country and renowned stop on the Camino de Santiago, Logroño, La Rioja. Pushing north, we’ll explore the Basque Country with stops in Bilbao and the breathtaking Cantabrian sea coast, all while exploring a few other hidden gems with plenty of yoga interspersed. Taylor Mateo Ashley Prado, of Lilia’s Cuban Cafe, will be our guide, as he spent the last year living in Logroño and has roots in northern Spain.
The adventure begins on Tuesday, March 10th in the capital city of Madrid, a city rich in art, history, and cultural heritage. We’ll shake off our jet lag with a guided walking tour of the historic center before settling into our apartment.
Adventurers will stay in the lively Malasaña neighborhood in the heart of Madrid in a spacious four bedroom apartment. From the balconies, Calle Epsorito Santo, a vibrant street with a unique atmosphere can be seen. We’ll have the perfect place to relax and enjoy the surroundings; a short walk from Gran Via and Plaza Mayor.
For our first full day in Spain we’ll practice yoga in the gardens of the Royal Palace of Madrid then we’ll get a taste of what’s to come with cuisine originating in Asturias, one of Spain’s gastronomic hubs. With a full belly, we’ll enjoy a siesta or some downtime. Afterwards, there are two options to take in amazing artwork either at El Prado (classical art) or La Reina Sofia (impressionism). Dinner will be delicious and underground in a cave.
Thursday will be a beautiful and relaxing drive to La Rioja with yoga and a picnic at a historic monastery tucked in the mountains. To cap off our first night in northern Spain, we’ll delight in a hidden national treasure, pintxos on Calle Laurel.
Adventurers will stay in a spacious four bedroom holiday home in the historic walled city center along the banks of the majestic Ebro River. We’ll be within steps of the Camino de Santiago, the historic cathedral, and the wine and gastronomic hub of the region.
Friday will be epic, as we’ll take on a wine tour of the Rioja region by visiting historic, modern, and family run wineries, specializing in different styles of Spanish wine. After a much needed siesta, we’ll begin the weekend on the right foot with a night out dancing!
On Saturday, we’ll enjoy walking the Camino de Santiago to a park on the outskirts of town. Afterwards, we’ll head back to town to enjoy traditional Riojana cuisine at La Platería. In the evening, we’ll keep things chill and creative with a locally facilitated art class by Pangea Studio Creativo.
For Sunday, we’re hitting the road to the northern coast of the Basque Country! Along the way, we’ll visit the world renowned Guggenheim in Bilbao, enjoy pintxos in the historic Plaza Nueva, then be blown away by a coastal hike to Gaztelugatxe, trust us, just Google it.
