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 […]
Spanish Culture
Los Reyes Magos: The Spanish Christmas Tradition
This blog post was originally posted on December 28, 2012 and was updated on November 20, 2020. In Spain, Santa Claus isn’t the star of the show when the holiday season rolls around. Instead, it’s the Three Wise Men—or los reyes magos—who take center stage during the winter holidays. They’re the ones who bring Spanish children […]
6 Lent Traditions Not to Miss if You’re Visiting Seville in Spring
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 […]
Bullfighting in Madrid & Beyond: What You Need to Know
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, […]
A Love Letter to the Prado: How I Fell in Love with Spain’s Greatest Museum
This post is part of our Love Letter series: first-person accounts of what we love about Madrid. 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 […]
All About El Gordo: The Spanish Christmas Lottery Explained
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 […]
A Love Letter to Breakfast on Three Kings Day
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 […]
A Love Letter to Markets
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 […]
Spanish Food Markets: The Ultimate Survival Guide
We’re big advocates for living like a local through travel. In our opinion, there’s no better (or more delicious) way to do that than by visiting a neighborhood market. And luckily, there’s no shortage of fantastic Madrid food markets, Barcelona food markets, San Sebastian food markets, Seville food markets, Valencia food markets…the list goes on! […]
The Life of a Flamenco Dancer: Interview with Patricia Ibáñez
Ever wondered what it would be like to be a professional flamenco dancer? What it would mean to make dancing the center of your life? This week, we were lucky to meet world-famous bailaora Patricia Ibáñez for a chat about her career and relationship with Andalusia’s most iconic music style! Photo Credit: La Casa del […]