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 Marmitako – The Spanish One Pot Wonder!Marmita translates as ‘pot’ or ‘casserole’ in Basque, while the suffix ko is the genitive case, meaning marmitako literally translates as ‘from the pot’! What comes ‘from the pot’ is a delicious Spanish stew made from tuna and potatoes. Before this dish gained recognition in the Spanish kitchens as […]

El RetiroBiblioteca Pública Municipal Eugenio TríasAddress: Paseo Fernán Núñez, 24, Madrid, SpainOpened in 2013, and yes, you guessed it, within the famously beautiful Parque de El Retiro of Madrid. This predominantly glass library is one of the most stunning in Spain. Dedicated to the Spanish philosopher Eugenio Trías, the library is home to a large […]

Academia Contacto, the best Spanish Language School planned a lovely excursion to the factory one of Spain’s most prestigious pride and joys, the guitar! It was a unique experience to see the process of Spanish guitar making. We learned about the history of the guitars, and how they played an important role in shaping the […]