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León on Foot: Free Walking Tour + Monument & Sights Guide
Orientation The city of León is located on a river terrace at the confluence of the Bernesga and Thorium rivers, although urban growth has now meant the city has crossed the river to the west. Barrio...
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Why visit León?
Why visit León? León is one of the hidden gems of Spain. It has possibly the best cathedral in the whole of the country, it has a bucket-load of monuments, a large student population and to top it all...
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Staying in León: Useful tips & links
Accommodation Budget accommodation options in León are limited but thankfully HitchHikersHandbook is here to help. Below we list a selection of the cheapest budget options for your convenience but be...
View Article17 Things to do for free in Bilbao
17 Things to do for free in Bilbao Whilst the Basque Country is slightly more expensive than the rest of Spain with a little bit of planning, and some useful advice from your friends here at...
View ArticleInFocus: The Old and New Cathedrals of Salamanca
The Old and New Cathedrals of Salamanca Opposite the Palacio de Anaya, across the beautiful Plaza de Anaya stand the two cathedrals of Salamanca: Catedral Nueva de Salamanca and Catedral Vieja de...
View ArticleLeon hitchhiking and transport tips
Transport León Airport is located 6 km outside the city centre in the neighbouring town of La Virgen Del Camino. It offers mainly domestic services with regular flights to Madrid, Barcelona, Málaga and...
View ArticleWhy visit Bilbao, Spain?
Why Visit Bilbao? Bilbao, or the Botxo ( Why Visit Bilbao? ) as it has been affectionately nicknamed by its inhabitants, is a city being reborn. Gone are the symbols of its heavy industry past, to be...
View ArticleInFocus: Alcazaba de Malaga (Málaga, Spain)
InFocus: Alcazaba de Malaga (Málaga, Spain) The Alcazaba of Malaga (from the Arabic InFocus: Alcazaba de Malaga (Málaga, Spain) , قصبة, meaning “citadel”) is the best preserved Alcazaba in all of...
View ArticleOviedo Free Walking Tour + Monument & Sights Guide
Orientation Oviedo is a small, compact city and so can be easily visited on foot. Situated at the foot of El Monte Naranco it is surrounded on all sides by green rolling hills and farmland. The city...
View Article6 things to do for free in Oviedo
6 Things to do for free in Oviedo Everybody enjoys free things and we here at HitchHikers Handbook are no different. Here are our suggestions for 6 things to do for free in Oviedo for those on a tight...
View ArticleStaying in Bilbao: Useful tips & links
All you need to know if you want to enjoy the city of Bilbao on a budget: where to stay, where to go for a night out, what to try and buy and where to use the Internet for free.The post Staying in...
View Article9 Things to do for free in Leon
Leon is comparatively inexpensive when measured against the rest of Spain but is still probably quite pricey for most. However, there are some great things to do in the city without even spending a...
View Article11 Facts about Christmas traditions in Catalonia
Learn about Christmas traditions in Catalonia: pessebre, Tió de Nadal, caganer, Missa del gall, sopa de galets, Sant Esteve, dia dels Sants Innocent, El dia de Reis. The post 11 Facts about Christmas...
View ArticleBilbao hitchhiking and transport tips
Our guide to transport and hitch-hiking out of Bilbao with maps, descriptions of hitch-hiking spots, useful links and transport information. Everything you need to get in, around and out of BilbaoThe...
View ArticleStaying in Oviedo: Useful tips & links
Staying in Oviedo is our guide to budget travel in Oviedo. Useful tips and links on budget accommodation options, going out guide with map, advice on things to try & buy Wi-Fi availability and...
View ArticleSantillana del Mar hitchhiking and transport tips
Our guide to transport and hitch-hiking out of Santillana del Mar with maps, descriptions of hitch-hiking spots, useful links and transport information. Everything you need to get in, around and out of...
View ArticleWhy visit Oviedo?
Many use Oviedo as a base for visiting the nearby UNESCO Pre-Romanesque churches but spend some time in the city itself and you will find an intimate and curious place. The architecture is so unique...
View ArticleSantillana del Mar Monument & Sights guide
Santillana del Mar is one of the prettiest medieval villages in Spain with a wealth of things to see and do. Read our Santillana del Mar Monument & Sights Guide with all the information you'll need...
View ArticleStaying in Madrid: Useful tips & links
Staying in Madrid is our guide to budget travel in Madrid. Useful tips and links on budget accommodation options, going out guide with map, advice on things to try & buy Wi-Fi availability and...
View ArticleOviedo hitchhiking and transport tips
Our guide to transport and hitch-hiking out of Oviedo with maps, descriptions of hitch-hiking spots, useful links and transport information. Everything you need to get in, around and out of...
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