Beach Travel Wine Podcast – Détails, épisodes et analyse

[116] When you say you are going to Dubrovnik these four things come up every time 1. The famous city walls walk 2. The stunning old town area of Dubrovnik 3. The Game of Thrones locations where scenes were filmed 4.  And the real infamous historical events this ancient city has endured. We share information on all of these with you – plus give you some great hints about staying in this medieval city. Stay listening to the end to hear how we snagged the best table at the sought-after Panorama Restaurant and the most unusual bar we have ever been to. To say we were blown away by Dubrovnik is a total understatement.  It is one of those places that is so special and unique, that you just want everyone to go and experience it.  Please enjoy this episode and if you want to see all the pictures that we took in Dubrovnik, then click here www.beachtravelwine.com/podcast/116/dubrovnik

You can see the walking tour we did here https://www.viator.com/tours/Dubrovnik/Dubrovnik-Old-Town-15-Hour-Discovery-Tour/d904-3494OLDTOWN?pid=P00171043&mcid=42383&medium=link&medium_version=selector

[115] If you want to go where the rich and famous hang out in Croatia, then today’s podcast is for you. Hvar Island is only an hour by ferry from split and is one of the most popular islands in Europe. You will hear all about the super yachts, party islands, glamourous beach clubs and restaurants. But its not all glamour, Hvar has a fascinating history as well and we take you to the Spanish fort that dominates the old town of Hvar with views to die for. Stay listening to the end to hear how and where you can escape the party vibe and see more of the authentic side of Hvar. Hope you enjoy this fun episode and if you want to see all the pics (honestly make sure you check out the super yachts at night) then click here: www.beachtravelwine.com/podcast/115/hvar

[Ep 106] Our visit to Lake Bled was so much better than I had hoped. It is a truly spectacular part of the world. We just couldn’t believe how beautiful it was.  The turquoise colour of the water, the gorgeous green trees, the snow capped mountains, the wooden boats, the boardwalks – just everything.  We will give you advice about the best things to do and where to go, the best day trips and also where to stay –There is one experience that everyone does, but really is a bit overrated and you can totally miss if you are short on time.  Then, omg, if you think Lake Bled is stunning – then you wait to you hear about our visit to Vintgar Gorge. This is a 1.6km wooden boardwalk that clings to the edge of 50 to 100m sheer cliffs and takes you over the rapids and water holes all the way to the biggest waterfall in Slovenia.  I have to say this is one of my favourite things that I have ever done. I’m trying not to exaggerate – but it was absolutely incredible. I want you to do me a favour please, click here to see all the amazing sights of Lake Bled and Vintgar Gorge. www.beachtravelwine.com/podcast/106/bled

Please enjoy episode 106 all about the stunning Lake Bled in Slovenia.

What to do in Santander, Spain. 

Santander is the capital of Cantabria in Northern Spain. 

It is situated on the Bay of Santander at the mouth of the Cantabrian Sea. 

Listen as we take you walking along the beautiful promenade which runs beside the Bay of Santander . 

We continue our walk around the headland to the Magdalena Peninsula where we discover an open air zoo. 

Hear why we were gobsmacked when we found the full size Galleons of the Mariner and La Balsa raft which has a very strong connection to our home city in Australia. 

Next we wander around the Palacio de Magdelena and the gardens. 

You won't believe the day trip we had to a little medieval village called Comillas and the Gaudi buildings that we saw. 

Of course we spend a day at the biggest and most beautiful beach area in Santander. 

Lastly, we tell you all about Semana Grande or Party week, that hasn't been held for 3 years and happened to be on the whole week we were in Santander. From music, dancing, food, drink, dj's, street performers and more. 

Remember you can see all the show notes and pictures that go with this episode here.

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Oviedo is the capital of Asturias in north western Spain.  

In this podcast you will hear why we chose to stay in Oviedo (and why you should too).   

We wander the incredible old town and we explore the park that used to be a convent's apple orchard.   

We take an incredible, and I mean incredible, day trip to the village of Cangas de Onis, the Covadonga Lakes in the Picos de Europa National Park and then we take you to the stunning Basilica of Covadonga which looks like it is in another country.  

Listen as we tell you all about the local food and the tradition of pouring sidra (cider).  

On our last day we share the uphill hike to the 8th century churches and then listen as we enjoy a local La Tuna band (no they are not fish).   

Oviedo is a total surprise package and is completely different to any other part of Spain. 

Read the accompanying blog (show notes) and see all the pics that go with this episode here.

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Wine, wine and wine. 

In this episode we explore the La Rioja wine region of Spain.

We stay Haro the capital of La Rioja in an old convent and jail. 

Haro has 20 bodegas in the small city all around the train station. We tell you why and when this happened. 

We taste all sorts of wine in a couple of the famous bodegas. 

Then, one of our WOW days, we take a trip to Laguardia. 

This little medieval wine village sits on top of a hill surrounded by vineyards with the backdrop of the fabulous Cantabrian Sierra mountains. 

Listen as we have a wine tour in a church built in 11th century and explore the underground wine storage caves and tunnels.

You can see all the pictures and notes with this episode here.

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13. Burgos. Burgos is a city is all about the Camino de Santiago, food and wine. Well that's how we saw it anyway. 

Listen as we have a very unusual and stressful arrival in Burgos, which turned out to be one of my favourite times in Spain. 

You will here are how walked a small portion of the Camino as we discovered the old buildings of the university. 

We had the most fun at a tapas bar with Jose - or Pepe - as he likes to be called. 

Listen to why he received the Koala award and where he put it. 

Then we had one of Lyle's favourite days visiting the tiny village of Lerma and had a tour of a boutique winery. 

All the details plus heaps more in this episode. 

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This week's episode is all about the Golden City of Salamanca. 

We explain why it is called the golden city and our sheer delight at walking the historic streets.

Hear how we found the ancient still working convent of San Estaban. 

You will hear my description of one of the most memorable moments that I've experienced in Spain. 

Lyle explains why the whole old part of the city is a Unesco World Heritage listed site.

We take you walking along the Rio Tormes and see young men practising bullfighting. 

We discuss some of the food we did and definitely did not like. 

Lyle has a lot of interesting history to share and lastly we take a 2 hour (which turned into 5 hours) guided tour.

Find out more, read accompanying blogpost and see all the pictures here.

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Caceres in Extremadura Spain is the most authentic city we have visited.

 Listen as we talk about our accommodation at the Parador de Caceres, an ancient palace and now a luxury hotel. 

Come with us as we walk through the medieval city at day and then discover it's beauty at night. 

Come with us on a tuk tuk ride and listen as Leanne is yelled at by an old Spanish lady.

 Hear all about the amazing food and the best places to eat in Caceres. 

Lastly we visit a couple of museums which we agree to disagree on our opinions of the War Museum. 

You can see all the pictures and information relating to this episode here. For more travel stories visit our website www.beachtravelwine.com or find us on Instagram and Facebook @beachtravelwine

Sevilla, so much to see. This city is one of our favourites in Spain.

 Listen as we are in awe as we walk around the Alcazar and gardens (where some episodes of Games of Thrones were filmed). 

The next day we are literally stunned into silence at the Plaza de Espana. 

Lastly Lyle climbs to the top of the Giralda Tower at 104m while I nearly get lost in the corridors of the cathedral. 

We also take you to our favourite authentic bar in Barrio de Santa Cruz as well as the rooftop bar at our accommodation. 

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