Every year, the Siglo Foundation, tourism promotion agency of Castilla y León, invites us to participate in the various familiarization trips that they organize. This year, on the occasion of the exhibition about The Ages of Man in Aguilar de Campó (Palencia), the appointment was in the Palencia Mountain, a beautiful and still unknown location within the great region of Castilla y León. We started our trip in Lerma (Burgos), headquarter of the Appellation of Origin Arlanza (one of the 14 A.O. vineyards of Castilla y León) and chosen by the Duke of Lerma, during the S.XVII, as Court of Recess for King Felipe III. Strolling through its streets, visiting the Collegiate Church, going through the passage that connected the palace with the numerous churches and convents under the guidance of Gustavo (the local guide) we could travel in time. We were truly surprised by the Plaza Mayor and the great Ducal Palace, currently used as Parador. Once we got to the province of Palencia (less than two and a half hours from the international …

Once more, took part at the Leading Travel Trade Show ITB Berlin. It is the foremost business platform for global touristic offers, with more than 10.000 exhibitors from 180 countries and more than160.000 visitors from all over the world. So, it’s a great opportunity we try to be part of year after year. Our top Sales Representative Marimar had the opportunity to keep in touch with providers and clients from all over the world and at the same time make new contacts. ITB Berlin is not only a well-known marketplace for travel destinations, it is also an indicator of booking trends for the upcoming travel season. We are really pleased about the results from the ITB and to see how the interest for our destinations is constantly growing. After all, what we sell isn’t a mere programme or activity, what we sell are unforgettable experiences. Therefore, we need experienced professionals such as Marimar who are able to transmit the value of our destinations. You can watch our video from the ITB here. Goodbye Berlin, see you next year! …

All societies have their own particular traditions, beliefs assed down with symbolic meaning or special significance with origins in the past. Today we would like to share one of our Basque traditions with you. Eguzkilore, also known as Carlina Acaulis, is a plant from northern Spain that has become a traditional symbol for the population. The legend of the Eguzkilore flower is very old and has been transmitted orally from generation to generation, perpetuating the belief that this flower has a magical power. It is said to have the same mystical functions as the ones attributed to the sun and that is why its dried flower is often placed in the entrance door of many farmhouses. The traditional superstition believes the flower drives away evil spirits, witches, diseases, storm and lightning. In the Basque Country, the Eguzkilore represents peace and development. In Spain, we have a lot of traditions like this that keep our past origins alive and that is why we think it’s important to melt them with our present life. A good example …