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Adjusting to Life in Spain: Weekend Trip to Jarandilla de la Vera (Summer)

Adjusting to Life in Spain: Weekend Trip to Jarandilla de la Vera (Summer)

Jarandilla de la Vera is a small town in Cáceres province, Extremadura, Spain with a population of 2,845, making it a perfect weekend getaway for two! With hiking, biking and swimming in natural rivers in the day to sipping vermouth at outdoor terraces at night, here’s my story.

Adjusting to Life in Spain: Medieval Town Buitrago del Lozoya

Adjusting to Life in Spain: Medieval Town Buitrago del Lozoya

My feet were itching to travel again, so this weekend I decided to head out to a little town called Buitrago del Lozoya. The draw? Small town, medieval ruins, surrounded by nature. I was looking forward to a quiet, relaxed weekend getaway…but there were a few obstacles to overcome first.