Mondejar Viaduct: There Are No Trains, but It’s a Nice Place for a Walk
Viaducto Mondéjar (Mondejar Viaduct) is situated on the outskirts of the town [MAP], not far from the Lavadero del Pilar. It’s an interesting spot toRead More…
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Lavadero del Espinar: A Historic Laundry Repurposed as a Tourist Information Office
The Lavadero del Espinar is an old, stone-built building in Mondéjar. It was originally one of two places where the local community could go and handRead More…
The Lavadero del Pilar: The Best Lavadero in Mondéjar
The Lavadero del Pilar is one of two historic lavaderos in Mondéjar, Spain. The other one is the Lavadero del Espinar. The Lavadero del Pilar is easiRead More…
Things to Know Before Visiting the Plaza de Toros in Mondéjar
The Plaza de Toros used to be the place to go to see a bullfight in Mondéjar. That was a long time ago. Today, the doors that permit entry to the PlaRead More…
Convento de San Antonio: An Important Spanish Ruin in Mondéjar
Today, the Convento de San Antonio in Mondéjar is nothing but a ruin but looking at what remains of the building it’s easy to see it must have been aRead More…
I Finally Know How to Eat Prawn Tapas (I Hope!)
This afternoon I went into a bar and ordered a Caña (small beer). As is the case in many bars in Spain, the woman behind the bar also gave me some frRead More…
The Ermita de San Pedro: Something to See If You’re in Mondéjar
The Ermita de San Pedro (Chapel of St. Peter) is a small, stone-built Catholic chapel in Mondéjar, Spain. San Pedro is the Spanish version of St. PeRead More…
The Ermita de San Sebastián in Mondéjar: Things to Know Before You Go
Ermita de San Sebastián is a religious monument and place of cultural interest in Mondéjar, Spain. It’s situated on the outskirts of the town and siRead More…
Mondéjar a Spanish Gem the Average Tourist Is Unlikely to Discover
I’ve been in Mondéjar for a week now, and what a beautiful and unusual place it is! I’m very glad I came. One of the most amazing things about the aRead More…
Sun, Sweat, and Exercise – Outdoor Fitness Equipment Beside the Road
The first time I encountered any outdoor fitness equipment was in Valencia. I was walking through the Jardín del Turia (Turia Riverbed Park) and saw Read More…