The city formerly known as Augusta Emerita was founded in 25 B.C. by—wait for it—Roman Emperor Augustus. The name “Emerita,” is derived from the Latin word for “retired” because it was here where many Roman soldiers came to live out their post-working days. Augusta Emerita was one of the most important cities in all of […]
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Sustainable Tourism in Spain: What It Is & How to Help
Posted on March 31, 2021
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<p>As mass tourism continues to have negative effects on local businesses and homes, sustainable tourism in Spain takes on increasing importance.But what is is sustainable tourism, anyway?If you’re on our website reading this article, you’ve already started off on the right foot!Here at Devour Tours we promote and encourage sustainable, responsible ways of visiting new […]</p>
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<p>In Spain, Santa Claus isn’t the star of the show when the holiday season rolls around. Instead, it’s the Three Wise Men—los reyes magos—who take center stage during the winter holidays. They’re the ones who bring Spanish children their gifts the night before Three Kings Day in January.</p>
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The Best Spanish Cookbooks To Have At Home
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<p>Love Spanish food, but feel a bit overwhelmed when trying to make it at home? Well, you’re in luck because we’ve compiled a list of the best Spanish cookbooks to use if you want to get cooking at home.Whether you already consider yourself something of an aspiring chef or you just want to switch things […]</p>
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<p>As the mesmerizing scent of orange blossoms fills the air, drums start beating, and Semana Santa is on everyone’s lips, there’s no denying it—the countdown to Seville’s most awaited week has begun! The impressive Holy Week festivities held in Seville in spring are an unforgettable spectacle that draws hundreds of thousands of visitors from around the […]</p>
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<p>It may seem like attending a bullfight is one of most authentically “Spanish” experiences you can have.After all, it’s a spectacle that has been historically linked to Spain for hundreds of years. And starting in the 20th century, when literary icons from Ernest Hemingway to Federico García Lorca began depicting it in their works, the […]</p>
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<p> Long before I ever dreamed of living in Madrid, the Prado held a special place in my heart.Studying at university, it was the Spanish master Velazquez who opened my eyes to the possibilities of art. I still clearly remember how I felt when I read Michel Foucault’s classic analysis of Las Meninas. It was a […]</p>
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<p>With billions of euros handed out in prize money every year, the Spanish Christmas lottery is the biggest in the world.Walk through the center of Madrid—or any Spanish city or town—this time of year, and you’ll already start to see this beloved tradition come to life. Lines spill out of lottery booths and wind down […]</p>
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<p>This post is part of our Love Letter series, first-person accounts of what we love about Seville.I’d like to tell you about my favorite meal in the entire year. That’s #1 out of 1,095 (if we’re going with a solid 3 meals a day, which as a born-and-raised Midwesterner, I am). But to let you into my […]</p>
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<p>I have traveled to nearly 35 countries, and throughout them all one of my central goals has always been to try the most emblematic dishes of each place.Sure, I enjoy the occasional fancy and pretentious dish with expensive ingredients and elaborate plating. But when I think about the moments where I’ve felt my love for […]</p>
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