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Sunday, July 7, 2019

Madrid Travel―Day Trip to Explore "Unspoilt Spain 4 Foodies & Nature❤️‘s"

Video 1.  Day Trip to Explore "Unspoilt Spain 4 Foodies & Nature❤️‘s" (YouTube link)


On 06/23/2019, we joined a day trip titled "Unspoilt Spain 4 Foodies & Nature❤️‘s". Our two trip guides Paul and Ian drove us to a rural area in the Castille-La Mancha region, which is one-hour drive east of Madrid.

As the name of the trip suggests, it allowed us to explore Spain's local delicacies and natural scenery. Since my daughter and I ended up being the only ones who booked the trip for that day, we seemingly had a privately-guided tour with Paul and Ian. Our two tour guides are originally from England but have lived in Spain for the past 20 years. Paul is originally from Scotland and Ian is from Manchester.
Figure 1.  A local winery in the Castille La Mancha region

On the way to the final destination―a Moorish 10th Century Castle, we have stopped by a local bar to taste its churros and drinks.  Then we have visited a local bakery and a local winery (see Figure 1).

Figure 2.  A 10th Century Moorish Castle overlooking river Tagus


River Tagus


The Moorish Castle was built along the Tagus river. Before reaching the Castle, we stopped at a trailhead and walked towards it instead of driving. From a short distance away, the meandering river Tagus led us to the Castle. In this rural region, there is very little traffic. During the walk, we only witness one car that zoomed across the landscape, breaking the silence.

Between the Castle and the river, there is a small town. We visited on Sunday and saw several groups of people having fun in the river or on the river bank.

Figure 3.  River Tagus with Castle in the background

Figure 4.  Kids swimming in the river

Figure 5.  The small town in between Castle and River

Figure 6.  Another view of the Town

Figure 7.  Paul-and-Ian's property sitting in front of the Castle

Figure 8. The scenery from the property

Figure 9.  A church in the Town with Castle in the background

Figure 10.  A close-up Castle view from the Town

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