Spain Travel Podcast with Mateo Herrera

Day five in Avilés. We explore the medieval old town, master the art of the cider pour, and walk the iron-rich streets that define this working city. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Spain: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Spain guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 42 of Spain Travel Podcast with Mateo Herrera. Mateo Herrera is in Avilés, Spain. Places in this episode: Calle Rivero, Café Lord Byron, Casa de la Villa, Capilla de los Alas, Plaza de España, Sidrería Tierra Astur Avilés, Ría de Avilés, Oscar Niemeyer International Cultural Centre. Covered: Aviles Old Town, Cider Pouring Ritual, Niemeyer Centre, Sabugo Quarter, Local Dining, Industrial Heritage. Chapters:00:00 Calle Rivero02:31 Plaza de España05:15 Oscar Niemeyer International Cultural Centre09:14 Restaurant interior A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Aviles #Asturias #SpainTravel #CiderCulture #NiemeyerCentre #OldTownWalk #Fabada #IndustrialHeritage #RiaDeAviles #Sabugo #TravelSpain #NorthernSpain #FoodieTravel #ArchitectureLovers #SlowTravel #LocalLife #CoffeeBreak #RainyDays https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/spain/

Day four in Avilés. Mateo explores the Llaranes industrial district, walks the estuary to Sabugo, and dives deep into the bureaucracy of living here. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Spain: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Spain guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 41 of Spain Travel Podcast with Mateo Herrera. Mateo Herrera is in Avilés, Spain. Places in this episode: Centro Niemeyer, Oníriko Specialty coffee, Llaranes, Sidrería Tierra Astur Avilés, San Nicolás de Bari, Sabugo, Plaza de España, Museum of Avilés Urban History. Covered: Industrial Heritage, Cider Culture, Residency Bureaucracy, Local Dining, Waterfront Districts. Chapters:00:00 Centro Niemeyer00:56 Oníriko Specialty coffee02:00 Sidrería Tierra Astur Avilés04:16 Sabugo06:32 BBVA08:32 Cabo de Peñas10:16 Street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Aviles #Asturias #SpainExpats #IronCity #SidraAsturiana #NiemeyerCentre #ResidencyInSpain #LivingInSpain #IndustrialHeritage #EstuaryWalk #BureaucracyTips #SpanishCoffee #TravelSpain #NorthSpain #SteelTown #CiderRitual #UrbanHistory #ExpatLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/spain/

Day three in Avilés. I walk the Sabugo fishing quarter, tackle the NIE residency bureaucracy at BBVA, and chase the perfect cider pour along the estuary. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Spain: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Spain guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 40 of Spain Travel Podcast with Mateo Herrera. Mateo Herrera is in Avilés, Spain. Places in this episode: Ría de Avilés, Centro Niemeyer, Sabugo, San Nicolás de Bari, Oníriko Specialty coffee, Casco antiguo, Calle Rivero, Teatro Palacio Valdés. Covered: Bureaucracy, Banking, Cider Culture, Industrial Heritage, Daily Costs. Chapters:00:00 Ría de Avilés03:08 BBVA06:11 Cabo de Peñas08:35 Bank A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Aviles #Asturias #SpainTravel #ExpatsInSpain #NiemeyerCentre #AsturianCider #TravelPodcast #DigitalNomad #SpainLiving #IndustrialHeritage #CulturalRegeneration #ResidencyTips #SpanishCulture #NorthernSpain #Sobremesa #TravelInspiration #EuropeOnFoot #AvilesTourism https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/spain/

Day two in Avilés. We explore the steel town's post-industrial rebirth, navigate the Día de Asturias celebrations, and dive deep into the local sidra culture. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Spain: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Spain guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 39 of Spain Travel Podcast with Mateo Herrera. Mateo Herrera is in Avilés, Spain. Places in this episode: Aviles, Centro Niemeyer, Sabugo, Llaranes, Salinas, Cabo de Peñas, Oniriko Specialty coffee, Sidreria Tierra Astur Aviles. Covered: Aviles Industrial Heritage, Niemeyer Architecture, Asturian Cider Culture, Residency Bureaucracy, Coastal Walks. Chapters:00:00 Street01:48 Centro Niemeyer04:47 Sabugo07:41 Cabo de Peñas10:47 Room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Aviles #Asturias #SpainTravel #NiemeyerCentre #IronCity #SidraAsturiana #CantabrianCoast #DigitalNomadSpain #ExpatLife #IndustrialHeritage #TravelPodcast #MateoHerrera #VisitAsturias #SlowTravel #NorthernSpain #SteelTownRevival #CiderCulture #EuropeanLiving https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/spain/

Mateo moves west from Santander to Avilés, exploring the steel town's industrial heritage, the Niemeyer Centre, and the ancient cider culture of the Sabugo quarter. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Spain: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Spain guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 38 of Spain Travel Podcast with Mateo Herrera. Mateo Herrera is in Avilés, Spain. Places in this episode: Aviles, A-8 Motorway, Versalles District, Casco Antiguo, Calle Rivero, Calle Galiana, Capilla de los Alas, Plaza de Espana. Covered: Relocation Logistics, Industrial Heritage, Cider Culture, Architectural Contrast, Local Dining, Residency Steps. Chapters:00:00 Road01:09 Versalles District03:14 Sabugo District04:37 Centro Niemeyer07:08 Llaranes District08:46 Plaza10:06 CaixaBank A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Aviles #Asturias #SpainTravel #CentroNiemeyer #SidraAsturiana #IndustrialHeritage #TravelSpain #EuropeTrip #FoodieTravel #ArchitectureLovers #CulturalRegeneration #VisitAsturias #SpanishCulture #UrbanExploration #SteelTown #CoastalWalks #TravelTips #HiddenGemsSpain https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/spain/

Mateo spends his final full day in Santander, walking the Magdalena peninsula, navigating the Mercado de la Esperanza, and reflecting on the rhythm of a city settling back into autumn. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Spain: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Spain guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 37 of Spain Travel Podcast with Mateo Herrera. Mateo Herrera is in Santander, Spain. Places in this episode: Magdalena Peninsula, Centro Botín, Santagloria Coffee & Bakery, Puertochico, Cañadío, Mercado de la Esperanza, Banco Santander, Faro de Cabo Mayor. Covered: Santander Residency Admin, Magdalena Peninsula Walk, Mercado de la Esperanza, Cost of Living Reflections, Ferry Crossing, Santander History. Chapters:00:00 Magdalena Peninsula01:33 Puertochico03:12 Banco Santander04:42 Palacio de la Magdalena06:22 Faro de Cabo Mayor07:49 Santander09:20 Road A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SantanderSpain #CantabriaTravel #SpainExpats #ResidencyInSpain #Puertochico #MagdalenaPalace #SpanishFood #Rabas #CentroBotin #MercadoDeLaEsperanza #SantanderLife #NorthernSpain #CantabrianSea #TravelPodcast #SlowTravel #AutumnInSpain #SantanderCity #EuropeTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/spain/

Day seven in Santander. The summer crowds have vanished, leaving the Sardinero beaches to the locals and the wind. I explore the Belle Époque past of the Magdalena Palace, navigate the practicalities of residency paperwork, and take a slow coastal train ride west to San Vicente de la Barquera. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Spain: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Spain guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 35 of Spain Travel Podcast with Mateo Herrera. Mateo Herrera is in Santander, Spain. Places in this episode: Castilla-Hermida, Centro Botín, Avenida de Castares, Santagloria Coffee & Bakery, El Sardinero, Puertochico, Restaurante Posada Del Mar, FEVE Railway. Covered: Post-summer atmosphere, Public transport costs, FEVE coastal railway, Residency administration, Local dining, Historical districts. Chapters:00:00 Castilla-Hermida02:29 Santagloria Coffee & Bakery05:05 San Vicente de la Barquera07:20 Mercado de la Esperanza09:38 Train A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Santander #Cantabria #SpainTravel #DigitalNomadSpain #ResidencyInSpain #SantanderLife #FEVERailway #Puertochico #CentroBotin #SpanishFood #Rabas #SantoñaAnchovies #ElSardinero #TravelSlow #NorthernSpain #SpainVisa #ExpatsInSpain #SantanderGuide https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/spain/

Day five in Santander. I trade the city centre for the rugged FEVE railway, hunting for the best rabas on the coast and planning my next move to the Altamira caves. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Spain: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Spain guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 33 of Spain Travel Podcast with Mateo Herrera. Mateo Herrera is in Santander, Spain. Places in this episode: El Sardinero, Santagloria Coffee & Bakery, Puertochico, Mercado de la Esperanza, Restaurante Posada Del Mar, Banco Santander, FEVE Railway, Liencres. Covered: FEVE Railway, Santander Dining, Residency Admin, Coastal Walks, Local Markets, Cost of Living. Chapters:00:00 Santander01:39 Restaurante Posada Del Mar03:56 Liencres05:51 Castilla-Hermida08:12 Train A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SantanderSpain #CantabriaTravel #FevETrain #Rabas #SpanishFood #NIEProcess #LivingInSpain #AltamiraCaves #Puertochico #SantanderLife #CantabrianCoast #TravelPodcast #SpainInSeptember #MarketHalls #SpanishResidency #PublicTransportSpain #AnchorovyLover #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/spain/

Day four in Santander sees Mateo navigating the bureaucratic maze of residency while soaking in the city's post-festival calm. From the Centro Botín to a quiet lunch in Puertochico, we track the costs of living and explore the city's unique blend of Belle Époque grandeur and modern resilience. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Spain: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Spain guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 32 of Spain Travel Podcast with Mateo Herrera. Mateo Herrera is in Santander, Spain. Places in this episode: El Sardinero, Santagloria Coffee & Bakery, Ayuntamiento, Plaza de las Estaciones, Puertochico, Cadelo Restaurante, Centro Botín, Campo de Sport del Sardinero. Covered: Residency paperwork, City architecture, Local transport costs, Seafood dining, Museum visits, Neighborhoods. Chapters:00:00 El Sardinero02:13 Plaza de las Estaciones04:37 Puertochico08:03 Castilla-Hermida A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SantanderSpain #CantabriaTravel #DigitalNomadSpain #ResidencyInSpain #CentroBotin #Puertochico #SpanishBureaucracy #SantanderFood #ElSardinero #ExpatsInSpain #TravelBudget #NorthernSpain #RenzoPiano #AltamiraCaves #SantanderLife #SpainVlog #UrbanExploration #TravelTips https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/spain/

On day three in Santander, Mateo explores the city's unique architecture—the Belle Époque Palacio de la Magdalena, the modern Centro Botín, and the rebuilt post-fire centre. He reflects on history, cost of living, and plans a visit to the Altamira caves. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Spain: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Spain guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 31 of Spain Travel Podcast with Mateo Herrera. Mateo Herrera is in Santander, Spain. Places in this episode: MOOD Specialty Coffee Santander, Mercado de la Esperanza, Santander Cathedral, Palacio de la Magdalena, Cañadío, Centro Botín, Plaza Porticada, Puertochico. Covered: Santander architecture, Palacio de la Magdalena, Centro Botín, Santander history, Altamira booking, Cost of living. Chapters:00:00 MOOD Specialty Coffee Santander01:14 Mercado de la Esperanza03:03 Cañadío04:25 Centro Botín05:24 Plaza Porticada06:18 Puertochico07:37 Palacio de la Magdalena A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Santander #Spain #TravelSpain #Cantabria #PalacioDeLaMagdalena #CentroBotin #Altamira #CaveArt #SpanishHistory #BelleEpoque #SantanderCathedral #CostOfLiving #SpainTravelGuide #SeafoodSpain #Architecture #DayTripIdeas https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/spain/

Day two in Santander: Puertochico's seafood docks, the Sardinero beaches out of season, and planning a trip to the Altamira caves. Mateo also checks in on local prices and the city's festival wind-down. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Spain: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Spain guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 30 of Spain Travel Podcast with Mateo Herrera. Mateo Herrera is in Santander, Spain. Places in this episode: El Sardinero, Puertochico, Mercado de la Esperanza, Palacio de la Magdalena, Centro Botín, Castilla-Hermida, Valdenoja, Restaurante Posada Del Mar. Covered: Santander city, Cantabrian food, Cave art planning, Residency admin, Autumn travel. Chapters:00:00 Santander00:53 Puertochico02:11 Centro Botín03:55 City street05:46 Valdenoja06:52 Restaurante Posada Del Mar08:44 Quiet room interior A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SantanderSpain #CantabriaSpain #AltamiraCave #SardineroBeach #PuertoChico #CantabrianFood #Rabas #SpainTravelVlog #NorthernSpain #SlowTravel #SpainResidency #FETIsh #CaveArt #SantanderFestival #MercadoDeLaEsperanza #CaminoDeSantiago https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/spain/

Mateo arrives in Santander on the day of the city's patron saint festival. He explores the Sardinero beaches, takes in the Roman market and fireworks, and starts planning his new base on the Cantabrian coast. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Spain: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Spain guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 29 of Spain Travel Podcast with Mateo Herrera. Mateo Herrera is in Santander, Spain. Places in this episode: Mercado de la Esperanza, Puertochico, Palacio de la Magdalena, El Sardinero, Cantabria, Castilla-Hermida. Covered: Arrival in Santander, Santos Mártires festival, Roman market, El Sardinero beach, Puertochico seafood, Residency paperwork, Transport card TITC. Chapters:00:00 Santander00:50 Castilla-Hermida02:30 Puertochico04:12 Festival street05:39 Beach06:35 Night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Santander #Cantabria #SpainTravel #NorthSpain #SantosMartires #FestivalSantander #RomanMarket #MercadoEsperanza #Puertochico #ElSardinero #PalacioMagdalena #AnchoasSantoña #Rabas #CocidoMontanes #TravelSpain #CoastalSpain #SantanderFixtures #Fiestas https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/spain/

Mateo savors his final full day in Aínsa before heading west. A slow morning, a river walk, a long lunch, and a quiet evening on the Plaza Mayor, with costs tracked and the Expoferia fair looming on the horizon. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Spain: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Spain guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 28 of Spain Travel Podcast with Mateo Herrera. Mateo Herrera is in Aínsa, Spain. Places in this episode: Plaza Mayor, Cruz Cubierta, Rio Ara, Ecomuseo de la Fauna Pirenaica, Casa Alfonso, Restaurante Sanchez, La KoffeeCleta, Caja Rural de Aragón. Covered: last day in Aínsa, bank account opening in Spain, Eco Museo bearded vulture, Aínsa river walk, Expoferia anticipation, cost tracking. Chapters:00:00 Plaza Mayor02:56 Ecomuseo de la Fauna Pirenaica04:17 Aínsa05:57 Torre del Homenaje07:25 Plaza A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Ainsa #SpainTravel #Pyrenees #SlowTravel #Aragon #Sobrarbe #BeardedVulture #SpainLiving #TravelPodcast #SpainExpat #AinsaHuesca #PlazaMayor #Expoferia #SomontanoWine #PyreneesHiking #SpanishBankAccount #GreenCorridor #OldTownSpain https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/spain/

On his last full day in Aínsa before moving west, Mateo savours a slow morning of coffee and errands, a long lunch under the arcades, and a final evening walk along the river. He watches the village prepare for the Expoferia, tracks the cost of a perfect day, and reflects on what this medieval town has taught him about the rhythm of Spanish life. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Spain: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Spain guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 27 of Spain Travel Podcast with Mateo Herrera. Mateo Herrera is in Aínsa, Spain. Places in this episode: Plaza Mayor, La KoffeeCleta, Hotel Sánchez, Casa Alfonso, La Carrasca Tapas, Eco Museo, Green Corridor, CaixaBank. Covered: Ainsa old town daily life, Cost tracking, Expoferia anticipation, Bearded vulture final visit, Farewell routine. Chapters:00:00 Plaza Mayor01:28 La KoffeeCleta02:20 Casa Alfonso03:59 Eco Museo04:54 Bar05:54 CaixaBank A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #AinsaSpain #TravelSpain #PyreneesTravel #SpainTravelGuide #SlowTravel #OrdesaNationalPark #AragonTravel #Huesca #BeardedVulture #EcoMuseo #Sobrarbe #Expofeira #SpanishVillages #MountainLiving #TravelPodcast #RoadTrippin https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/spain/

Mateo spends his final day before the big hike in Aínsa, tracking down a last pastry at Pastelería Joakyn, walking the river one more time, and watching the Plaza Mayor transform for the Expoferia. He checks his pack, confirms his refuge booking, and sits down to a long final lunch at Casa Alfonso before the mountain calls. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Spain: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Spain guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 26 of Spain Travel Podcast with Mateo Herrera. Mateo Herrera is in Aínsa, Spain. Places in this episode: Plaza Mayor, Aínsa, Colegiata de Santa María, La KoffeeCleta, Pastelería Joakyn, Corredor Verde, Río Ara, Casa Alfonso, Eco Museo de la Fauna Pirenaica, Torre del Homenaje. Covered: Ordesa hike preparation and refuge logistics, Expoferia fair set-up and local anticipation, Cost tracking for a slow day in Aínsa, Aínsa old town and river walk, Bearded vulture conservation final visit. Chapters:00:00 La KoffeeCleta01:53 Street03:00 Torre del Homenaje04:40 Casa Alfonso06:23 Hotel Dos Rios07:31 Village A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Ainsa #Pyrenees #OrdesaNationalPark #Ordesa #Hiking #SpainTravel #Aragon #Sobrarbe #Expoferia #BeardedVulture #MountainRefuge #Goriz #SlowTravel #SpanishVillage #Somontano #FoodTrip #EuropeTravel #Huesca https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/spain/

In Aínsa after a hailstorm, Mateo hones his Ordesa plan, checks on vulture conservation, and watches the town gear up for the Expoferia. He tracks costs, savors a long sobremesa, and gets practical about hiking the national park. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Spain: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Spain guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 25 of Spain Travel Podcast with Mateo Herrera. Mateo Herrera is in Aínsa, Spain. Places in this episode: Corredor Verde, Eco Museo de Fauna Pirenaica, La KoffeeCleta, La Carrasca Tapas, Castillo de Aínsa, Centro de Interpretación del Geoparque, Pastelería Joakyn, Restaurante Dos Rios. Covered: Ordesa hike planning and logistics, Bearded vulture conservation, Expoferia fair anticipation, Cost tracking in Aínsa, Pyrenean food and wine, Mountain town daily life. Chapters:00:00 Aínsa01:36 La KoffeeCleta03:26 La Carrasca Tapas04:24 Castillo de Aínsa05:26 Pastelería Joakyn06:33 Callizo A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Ainsa #Pyrenees #Ordesa #HikingSpain #SpainTravel #Aragon #Sobrarbe #TravelPodcast #BeardedVulture #Expoferia #MountainHiking #Spain #Huesca #NationalPark #SlowTravel #SpanishFood #TravelGuide https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/spain/

A storm rolls over Aínsa, forcing the Plaza Mayor under cover and the conversation indoors. Mateo plans his Ordesa approach, checks the cost of a rainy-day refuge bed, and discovers the town is already buzzing about the September Expoferia. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Spain: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Spain guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 24 of Spain Travel Podcast with Mateo Herrera. Mateo Herrera is in Aínsa, Spain. Places in this episode: Plaza Mayor, Restaurante Sanchez, La Carrasca Tapas, Casa Alfonso, Green Corridor, Eco Museo, Colegiata de Santa María, Castillo de Aínsa. Covered: Pyrenean weather, Expoferia fair anticipation, Ordesa refuge logistics, Bearded vulture conservation, Padron registration status, Ainsa evening life. Chapters:00:00 Plaza Mayor01:13 Restaurante Sanchez02:53 Green Corridor03:54 La Carrasca Tapas04:53 Casa Alfonso06:51 Eco Museo07:49 Caja Rural de Aragón A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Ainsa #OrdesaNationalPark #Pyrenees #Sobrarbe #Expoferia #TravelSpain #Aragon #MountainHiking #SpainTravel #BeardedVulture #SlowTravel #SpanishPyrenees #EcoMuseo #PlazaMayor #LivingInSpain #Huesca #VillageLife #RiverAra https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/spain/

Mateo enjoys a rare dry, quiet Sunday in Aínsa, wandering the old town, checking on his NIE progress, and planning a final Ordesa hike before the September Expoferia crowds arrive. He reflects on the cost of a slow day in the Pyrenees and the working life of this mountain town. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Spain: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Spain guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 23 of Spain Travel Podcast with Mateo Herrera. Mateo Herrera is in Aínsa, Spain. Places in this episode: Plaza Mayor, La KoffeeCleta, Casco Antiguo, Green Corridor, Museo de Oficios y Artes Tradicionales, Ecomuseo, Casa Alfonso, Torla. Covered: Quiet Sunday in Aínsa old town, Museums in Aínsa, Cost of a slow day, Ordesa hike planning, Expoferia anticipation. Chapters:00:00 Plaza Mayor01:13 Green Corridor02:15 Torla05:32 Ecomuseo A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Ainsa #Sobrarbe #Pyrenees #SpainTravel #Aragon #OrdesaNationalPark #SlowTravel #MorningCoffee #BeardedVulture #Expoferia #OldTown #MountainTown #SpainAdventure #RuralSpain #TravelSpain #HuescaProvince #PyreneanHiking https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/spain/

Mateo embraces a rainy day in Aínsa, walking the Green Corridor along the Ara river, checking the cost of a slow day in a Pyrenean village, and laying out his full plan for a multi-day Ordesa y Monte Perdido hike, from shuttle logistics to refuge bookings. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Spain: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Spain guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 22 of Spain Travel Podcast with Mateo Herrera. Mateo Herrera is in Aínsa, Spain. Places in this episode: Torla, Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park, Refugio de Góriz, La KoffeeCleta, Restaurante Sanchez, Museo de Oficios y Artes Tradicionales, La Carrasca Tapas, Peña Montañesa. Covered: Ordesa planning and logistics, Cost of a slow day, Pyrenean hiking, Local museums, River walk, Livestock fair culture. Chapters:00:00 Peña Montañesa00:47 La KoffeeCleta01:58 Refugio de Góriz04:29 Restaurante Sanchez05:50 Aínsa07:50 Bar A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Ainsa #OrdesaNationalPark #PyreneesHiking #SpainTravel #Aragon #Sobrarbe #HikingSpain #RefugioGoriz #FajadeLasFlores #EcoMuseo #GreenCorridor #SomontanoWine #SlowTravel #MountainLife #TravelSpain #OutdoorAdventure #Pyrenees #TourismSpain https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/spain/

Mateo enjoys a calm, drizzle-washed morning in Aínsa's old town, visits the Eco Museo to learn about bearded vultures, and plans his hike into Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park. He also sorts out his NIE application and shares practical tips on the shuttle from Torla and what a day in the park really costs. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Spain: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Spain guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 21 of Spain Travel Podcast with Mateo Herrera. Mateo Herrera is in Aínsa, Spain. Places in this episode: Plaza Mayor, Eco Museo, Río Ara, Corredor Verde, La Carrasca Tapas, Restaurante Dos Rios Ainsa, Castillo de Aínsa, Cruz Cubierta. Covered: Bearded vulture conservation, Ordesa trail planning, Bank account opening, Ainsa old town, Local food and costs, Geopark visitor centre. Chapters:00:00 Plaza Mayor00:53 Eco Museo02:54 La Carrasca Tapas06:12 Cruz Cubierta07:47 Casa Alfonso A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Ainsa #Sobrarbe #Pyrenees #SpainTravel #OrdesaNationalPark #BeardedVulture #EcoMuseo #Hiking #Aragon #SlowTravel #SpanishVillages #Quebrantahuesos #Transhumance #Somontano #PueblosBonitos #TravelPodcast #Expoferia https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/spain/

Mateo shelters from a Pyrenean downpour in Aínsa's arcaded Plaza Mayor, digs into the town's medieval past and the legend of the Spoon Race, and plots his assault on Ordesa while watching the weather and his budget. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Spain: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Spain guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 20 of Spain Travel Podcast with Mateo Herrera. Mateo Herrera is in Aínsa, Spain. Places in this episode: Plaza Mayor, Castillo Fortaleza de Ainsa, La KoffeeCleta, Green Corridor (Ara river), Centro de Interpretación del Geoparque, Restaurante Sanchez, Ecomuseo de la Fauna Pirenaica, Caja Rural de Aragón. Covered: Ainsa old town and Plaza Mayor architecture, Spoon Race and La Morisma legends, Ordesa y Monte Perdido logistics and trail conditions, Bearded vulture conservation and Eco Museo, Padron registration and bank account paperwork, Cost of a rainy day in Ainsa. Chapters:00:00 Aínsa03:39 Restaurante Sanchez06:22 Ecomuseo de la Fauna Pirenaica07:56 La Carrasca Tapas A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Ainsa #Sobrarbe #Pyrenees #SpainTravel #Aragon #Ordesa #BeardedVulture #Expoferia #Somontano #Tapas #TravelSpain #Huesca #VillageLife #SlowTravel #MountainLiving #EcoMuseum #SpanishCulture #InSpain https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/spain/

Mateo crosses the Pyrenean foothills from Vielha to Aínsa, settling into his new base in the medieval hilltop town. He explores the arcaded Plaza Mayor, the castle fortress, and the riverside green corridor, and starts planning for the Sobrarbe Expoferia and the bearded vulture conservation work. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Spain: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Spain guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 19 of Spain Travel Podcast with Mateo Herrera. Mateo Herrera is in Aínsa, Spain. Places in this episode: Plaza Mayor, Castillo Fortaleza de Ainsa, Restaurante Sanchez, La Carrasca, Corredor Verde, Rio Ara, Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park. Covered: Aínsa old town exploration, Sobrarbe livestock fair Expoferia, Bearded vulture conservation, Pyrenean gastronomy and wine, Residency paperwork and costs, Ordesa y Monte Perdido planning. Chapters:00:00 Rio Ara03:29 Restaurante Sanchez04:16 Aínsa05:01 Corredor Verde05:46 La Carrasca A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Ainsa #Sobrarbe #Pyrenees #SpainTravel #Aragon #OrdesaNationalPark #BeardedVulture #Expoferia #MedievalTown #TapasInSpain #Transhumance #MountainLiving #SlowTravel #HikingSpain #SomontanoWine #TravelPodcast #EpicSpain #SummerInSpain https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/spain/

On his final full day in Vielha e Mijaran, Mateo hits the morning market in Gausac, chats with a shepherd about transhumance, splurges on a proper parador breakfast, and walks the Water Route one last time, tallying the costs of a mountain summer. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Spain: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Spain guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 18 of Spain Travel Podcast with Mateo Herrera. Mateo Herrera is in Vielha e Mijaran, Spain. Places in this episode: Gausac, Sant Sernilh, Betren, Parador de Vielha, Plaça d'Era Glèisa, Mirador de Vielha, Restaurant El Molí. Covered: Local market food, Sobremesa tradition, Residency paperwork, Transhumance and pastoralism, Budget for a splurge day, Val d'Aran farewell and onward travel. Chapters:00:00 Gausac01:07 Market stall02:46 Parador de Vielha03:57 Plaça d'Era Glèisa05:13 Restaurant El Molí06:40 Mirador de Vielha A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Vielha #ValdAran #Pyrenees #SpainTravel #MountainMarket #AraneseCulture #ParadorVielha #ElMoli #Sobremesa #Transhumance #Gausac #Aiguestortes #SlowTravel #SpainLiving #CatTravel #Romanesque #CheeseLover https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/spain/

On his final full day in Vielha e Mijaran, Mateo visits the Saturday market, seeks out the new Aranese poetry panels, and takes one last walk through the old town, reflecting on costs and the valley's living language. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Spain: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Spain guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 17 of Spain Travel Podcast with Mateo Herrera. Mateo Herrera is in Vielha e Mijaran, Spain. Places in this episode: Plaça dera Glèisa, Museu dera Val d'Aran, Plumcake, Carrer Major, Nere river, Eth Palai, Betren, Saut deth Pish. Covered: Aranese language and poetry, Local market and food producers, Last-day reflections and cost tracking, Practical banking for new residents, Village churches and waterfall walk. Chapters:00:00 Nere river01:07 Museu dera Val d'Aran03:23 Carrer Major05:06 Betren06:46 Banco Sabadell A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #ValDAran #Vielha #Pyrenees #SpainTravel #OccitanLanguage #Aranese #CataloniaTravel #MountainTown #SlowTravel #Romanesque #SautdethPish #HikingPyrenees #MarketDay #SpainAdventure #TravelSpain #PyreneanCheese #SpanishPyrenees #LivingInSpain https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/spain/

On a restful Sunday after the festival, Mateo explores the quiet streets of Vielha, visits the town's Romanesque church to see the famous Crist de Mijaran, and reflects on the valley's unique identity and the practicalities of settling into mountain life. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Spain: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Spain guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 16 of Spain Travel Podcast with Mateo Herrera. Mateo Herrera is in Vielha e Mijaran, Spain. Places in this episode: Glèisa de Sant Miquèu, Museu dera Val d'Aran, Ribera deth Nere, Carrer Major, Plaça d'Era Glèisa. Covered: Romanesque churches, Aranese language, Val d'Aran museum, Cost of living, Residency paperwork, Vielha e Mijaran old town. Chapters:00:00 Vielha e Mijaran01:04 Glèisa de Sant Miquèu02:20 Museu dera Val d'Aran03:28 Ribera deth Nere04:42 Town street05:38 Quiet room interior A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Vielha #ValDAran #PyreneesSpain #AraneseLanguage #RomanesqueChurches #CristdeMijaran #Aiguestortes #SpainTravel #TravelSpain #SlowTravel #MountainLife #SummerInSpain #HikingPyrenees #CatAndMouse #Espanha #PyreneesHiking #LocalCulture #SundayInTheMountains https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/spain/

Mateo takes the bus into Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park, hikes past glacial lakes to a shepherds' hut, and returns to Vielha for a long sobremesa at a mountain restaurant. Along the way he tracks what a high-mountain day actually costs, and shares the practical details of visiting the park without a car. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Spain: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Spain guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 15 of Spain Travel Podcast with Mateo Herrera. Mateo Herrera is in Vielha e Mijaran, Spain. Places in this episode: Espot, Sant Maurici Lake, Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park, Val d'Aran, Salardú, Baqueira-Beret. Covered: Aigüestortes National Park, Hiking and day trip logistics, Shepherd culture and mountain food, Cost of a high-mountain day, Public transport in the Val d'Aran, Pyrenean wildlife. Chapters:00:00 Val d'Aran01:14 Espot06:26 Salardú07:18 Town street evening08:45 Vielha e Mijaran A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Aiguestortes #PyreneesHiking #SpainTravel #ValdAran #Vielha #CatalanPyrenees #MountainLakes #ShepherdLife #SlowTravel #HikingSpain #NationalParkSpain #ATripToSpain #AugustInSpain #SpainOutdoors #MountainCuisine #OffTheBeatenPath https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/spain/

Mateo recovers from the Festa Major in Vielha e Mijaran, exploring the quiet old town the morning after, diving into the legend of Betren's giant Mandrònius, and checking the costs of a straightforward hotel stay in the Aran Valley. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Spain: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Spain guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 14 of Spain Travel Podcast with Mateo Herrera. Mateo Herrera is in Vielha e Mijaran, Spain. Places in this episode: Plaça dera Glèisa, Glèisa de Sant Miquèu, Cafeteria Eth Caris, Betren, Sant Sernilh, Mont, Museu dera Val d'Aran, Tor deth Generau Martinhon. Covered: Day after a festival, Local legends and folklore, Hotel and cost analysis, Exploring Betren, Planning Aigüestortes visit. Chapters:01:10 Cafeteria Eth Caris01:51 Cafe02:56 Betren03:55 Sant Sernilh05:06 Restaurant Era Lucana06:36 Vielha e Mijaran A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Vielha #ValDAran #Pyrenees #Spain #TravelSpain #AranValley #PostFiesta #Romanesque #MountainTown #SpainTravel #SlowTravel #CatalanPyrenees #Aiguestortes #NationalPark #HikingSpain #SpanishFestivals #TravelBudget #SpainOffseason https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/spain/

The day after the eclipse, Mateo gets swept into Vielha's Festa Major, watches a correfoc light up the old town, and reflects on the valley's summer rhythm, Aranese identity, and what a feast day costs in a mountain town. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Spain: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Spain guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 13 of Spain Travel Podcast with Mateo Herrera. Mateo Herrera is in Vielha e Mijaran, Spain. Places in this episode: Carrer Major, VIO'S CAFETERÍA, Glèisa de Sant Miquèu, Mirador de Vielha, Restaurant El Molí, CAFE DEL VALLE Gusto Argentino, Museu dera Val d'Aran, Mijaran sanctuary. Covered: Festa Major celebrations, Aranese language and identity, Festival budgeting, Vielha old town exploration, Correfoc tradition. Chapters:00:00 Carrer Major01:29 Glèisa de Sant Miquèu03:00 Restaurant El Molí04:13 Museu dera Val d'Aran05:17 Festival crowd06:09 Mijaran sanctuary07:41 Quiet night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Vielha #ValAran #FestaMajor #Correfoc #AranValley #SpanishPyrenees #TravelSpain #SpainTravel #Catalonia #Aranese #MountainFestival #PyreneesAdventure #VielhaEclipse #TravelBudget #SlowTravel #CulturalFestival https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/spain/

Mateo witnesses the solar eclipse from the high Pyrenees, explores the Saut deth Pish waterfall and the Baricauba forest, and reflects on the valley's Aranese identity, all while tracking his mountain budget. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Spain: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Spain guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 12 of Spain Travel Podcast with Mateo Herrera. Mateo Herrera is in Vielha e Mijaran, Spain. Places in this episode: Baricauba, Saut deth Pish, Plaça d'Era Glèisa, Museu dera Val d'Aran, Restaurant El Molí, CAFE DEL VALLE Gusto Argentino. Covered: solar eclipse viewing, mountain hiking, Aranese language, local history, budget tracking. Chapters:01:20 Plaça d'Era Glèisa03:37 Saut deth Pish06:45 Museu dera Val d'Aran08:19 Plaza evening09:49 Quiet room night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SpainTravel #AranValley #Vielha #Pyrenees #SolarEclipse #Eclipse2026 #Baricauba #SautdethPish #Aranese #OccitanLanguage #TravelSpain #MountainTown #EclipseChaser #Aiguestortes #Lleida #CatalanPyrenees https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/spain/

Mateo dives into the Aranese language, explores the high trails and lakes of Aigüestortes National Park, and checks costs for a mountain stay. Plus, the countdown to the eclipse continues. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Spain: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Spain guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 11 of Spain Travel Podcast with Mateo Herrera. Mateo Herrera is in Vielha e Mijaran, Spain. Places in this episode: Baricauba forest, Gausac, Water Route, CAFE DEL VALLE Gusto Argentino, Museu dera Val d'Aran, Betren, Sant Sernilh, Restaurant El Molí. Covered: Vielha hiking trails, Costs of staying in mountain towns, Aranese language and identity, Romanesque church visit, Aigüestortes National Park planning, Eclipse planning. Chapters:00:00 Gausac04:09 Betren05:58 Restaurant El Molí06:45 Glèisa de Sant Miquèu A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Vielha #ValDAran #Pyrenees #SpainTravel #SummerInSpain #Aiguestortes #Hiking #Romanesque #AraneseLanguage #SolarEclipse2026 #Catalonia #MountainLife #TravelPodcast #SlowTravel #HikingSpain #Cheese #RestaurantElMoli #Baricauba https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/spain/

Mateo spends a rainy day in Vielha e Mijaran exploring the old town, the Saut deth Pish waterfall, and the local wool factory, while tracking his budget and planning for the eclipse. A day of mountain weather, Aranese history, and practical costs in the Val d'Aran. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Spain: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Spain guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 10 of Spain Travel Podcast with Mateo Herrera. Mateo Herrera is in Vielha e Mijaran, Spain. Places in this episode: Glèisa de Sant Miquèu, Saut deth Pish, Fabrica dera Lan, Cafe Nuevo, Mirador de Vielha, Museu dera Val d'Aran, LaCondesa Vielha, Hotel Blu Aran. Covered: Wet weather itinerary, Old town history, Industrial heritage, Local language, Budgeting, Eclipse planning. Chapters:00:00 Vielha e Mijaran01:24 Carrer Major02:30 Saut deth Pish03:29 Fabrica dera Lan04:31 Cafe Nuevo06:16 Museu dera Val d'Aran A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SpainTravel #Vielha #ValDAran #Pyrenees #SpainMountains #TravelSpain #CatalanPyrenees #VielhaEJMijaran #SautDethPish #FabricaDeraLan #MuseuDeraValDAran #Aranese #Romanesque #MountainWalking #SpainRoadTrip #TravelPodcast #SpainLiving https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/spain/

Day two in Vielha e Mijaran: a rainy morning at the market, Aranese cheese and language, a riverside walk in the drizzle, and thoughts on how this valley's Atlantic soul shapes everything. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Spain: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Spain guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 9 of Spain Travel Podcast with Mateo Herrera. Mateo Herrera is in Vielha e Mijaran, Spain. Places in this episode: Glèisa de Sant Miquèu, Mirador de Vielha, Restaurant El Molí, Museo del Valle de Arán, Café del Valle Gusto Argentino, Restaurante Vielha Era Lucana, Hotel Fonfreda, Oso de Vielha. Covered: Aranese language, Vielha market, Rainy day activities, Museum visit, Local food and drink, Costs and budgeting. Chapters:00:00 Glèisa de Sant Miquèu01:38 Market stalls under tarps03:04 Oso de Vielha04:44 Museo del Valle de Arán06:56 Café del Valle Gusto Argentino08:24 Quiet mountain street at night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Vielha #ValDAran #Pyrenees #SpainTravel #AranValley #Aranese #Occitan #MountainTravel #SlowTravel #SpainOffTheBeatenPath #HikingSpain #Eclipse2026 #SpainInAugust #CatalanPyrenees #MountainCheese #TravelSpain https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/spain/

Mateo leaves Barcelona behind and drives north into the Spanish Pyrenees, arriving in the Val d'Aran. He explores the old town of Vielha, savours the local architecture and mountain air, and starts planning his week of lake hikes, Romanesque churches, and eclipse watching. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Spain: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Spain guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 8 of Spain Travel Podcast with Mateo Herrera. Mateo Herrera is in Vielha e Mijaran, Spain. Places in this episode: Val d'Aran, Bonaigua Pass, Carrer Major, Glèisa de Sant Miquèu, Plaça d'Era Glèisa, Restaurant El Molí, Hotel Blu Aran, CAFE DEL VALLE Gusto Argentino. Covered: Travel logistics and costs, Aranese identity and language, Local food and dining, Planning excursions to Aiguestortes. Chapters:00:00 Bonaigua Pass01:45 Carrer Major03:07 Glèisa de Sant Miquèu04:08 Restaurant El Molí05:51 Val d'Aran A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #ValDAran #Vielha #Pyrenees #SpainTravel #CatalanPyrenees #AranValley #SlowTravelSpain #MountainEscape #RomanesqueArt #Aiguestortes #OccitanCulture #GreenSpain #TravelSpain #NorthernSpain #Eclipse2026 #SummerInTheMountains https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/spain/

Mateo spends his final day in Barcelona navigating the August heat, a sudden metro closure, and the city's festival crowds. He enjoys a last swim, a final tapas crawl, and reflects on what it means to leave a city just as he's starting to understand it. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Spain: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Spain guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 7 of Spain Travel Podcast with Mateo Herrera. Mateo Herrera is in Barcelona, Spain. Places in this episode: El Born, Barceloneta, Eixample, Sagrada Família, Doña Rosa - Cocina Urbana, Gothic Quarter, Poble-sec, Carrer de Blai. Covered: Last day in Barcelona, Beach swim and coastal walks, Local dining and pintxos experience, Reflection on city rhythm and tourism, Metro closures and transit card prices. Chapters:00:00 Barcelona00:56 El Born01:59 Barceloneta03:12 Eixample04:49 Gothic Quarter06:19 Poble-sec08:01 Food hall A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BarcelonaLastDay #BarcelonaInAugust #SpainTravel #BarcelonaEixample #ElBornBarcelona #PobleSec #BarcelonetaBeach #SagradaFamilia #MenúDelDía #PintxosBarcelona #CarrerDeBlai #AugustFestivals #LocalSpain #BarcelonaMetro #NIEApplication #SolarEclipse2026 #PyreneesTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/spain/

Mateo spends his final full day in Barcelona before heading to the Pyrenees, reflecting on the August rhythm, sharing practical costs, and preparing for the solar eclipse. A bittersweet farewell to the city and a look forward to the mountains. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Spain: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Spain guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 6 of Spain Travel Podcast with Mateo Herrera. Mateo Herrera is in Barcelona, Spain. Places in this episode: Poblenou, Eixample, Garage Coffee, Casa Batlló, La Pedrera, Gràcia, Plaça del Sol, Oficina de Extranjería. Covered: NIE appointment and paperwork completion, Barcelona in August and the festival influx, Cost of food, coffee, and rent in Barcelona, Sentiment on leaving the city for the mountains, Preparations for the solar eclipse. Chapters:00:00 Poblenou00:51 Eixample02:47 Oficina de Extranjería03:43 Bank lobby04:39 Barceloneta05:44 Parc de la Ciutadella06:33 Estació Sants A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Barcelona #Catalunya #SpainTravel #ExpatLife #NIEApplication #LivingInSpain #AugustInBarcelona #PyreneesBound #SolarEclipse2026 #Tapas #Eixample #Gaudi #BarcelonaFood #MovingToSpain #SlowTravel #SummerInSpain https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/spain/

On day five in Barcelona, Mateo navigates the city's August rhythm—empty streets, festival crowds, and metro closures—while tackling NIE paperwork, banking, and the search for a flat. He finds a moment of calm in a local market and reflects on the eclipse ahead. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Spain: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Spain guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 5 of Spain Travel Podcast with Mateo Herrera. Mateo Herrera is in Barcelona, Spain. Places in this episode: Poblenou, Mercat de la Boqueria, Palau de la Música Catalana, El Born, Barceloneta, Gràcia. Covered: NIE paperwork, banking, August crowds, food market, flat hunting. Chapters:00:00 Poblenou02:17 Bank interior03:36 Mercat de la Boqueria04:57 El Born06:18 Barceloneta07:24 City night09:01 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Barcelona #ExpatLife #SpainTravel #MoveToBarcelona #NIE #BankingInSpain #AugustInBarcelona #BoqueriaMarket #ElBorn #Poblenou #CatalanCulture #Tapas #MetroClosures #SolarEclipse #LivingInSpain #BarcelonaRent #TravelPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/spain/

Mateo dives into the August exodus, dodges festival crowds, and hunts for eclipse glasses ahead of the 12 August solar eclipse. He also tackles the practicalities of opening a bank account and the city's transit disruptions, all while soaking up the quiet of a city that belongs to the locals for a few weeks. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Spain: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Spain guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 4 of Spain Travel Podcast with Mateo Herrera. Mateo Herrera is in Barcelona, Spain. Places in this episode: CaixaBank, Doña Rosa - Cocina Urbana, Passeig de Gràcia, Poble-sec, Avinguda del Paral·lel, Fundació Joan Miró, Montjuïc, Gràcia. Covered: Banking for expats, August metro closures, Festa Major de Gràcia, Fundació Joan Miró visit, Eclipse glasses search, Barcelona local August rhythm. Chapters:00:00 Passeig de Gràcia02:00 Cafe terrace04:04 Poble-sec06:12 Gràcia07:38 City night08:23 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BarcelonaAugust #FestaMajorGracia #BarcelonaLocal #SolarEclipse2026 #ExpatLifeBarcelona #BarcelonaMetro #BarcelonaBanking #NIEProcess #BarcelonaOnFoot #GràciaNeighborhood #MontjuicViews #BarcelonaWithoutTourists #CaixaBank #HolaBank #BarcelonaCostOfLiving #SpainTravel #BarcelonaInsider #SummerInBarcelona https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/spain/

Mateo escapes the Circuit crowds for the Gothic Quarter's quieter corners, watches the city's resident rhythm, and savours a long sobremesa. He also cracks a chunk of the NIE puzzle and mulls the coming eclipse. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Spain: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Spain guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 3 of Spain Travel Podcast with Mateo Herrera. Mateo Herrera is in Barcelona, Spain. Places in this episode: Palau de la Música Catalana, Picasso Museum, La Lolita Barcelona, Port of Barcelona, Barceloneta beach, Casa Batlló, La Pedrera. Covered: Gothic Quarter and El Born, Picasso Museum, Festival crowd dynamics, Cost of living basics, NIE and padron progress, Barceloneta and port. Chapters:00:00 Palau de la Música Catalana02:21 Museum echo03:54 Harbour04:55 La Lolita Barcelona06:28 Casa Batlló07:31 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BarcelonaAugust #GothicQuarter #PicassoMuseum #BarcelonetaBeach #NIEProcess #ExpatLife #BarcelonaTravel #TapasTour #Modernista #Sobremesa #CityBreak #LGBTQTravel #CircuitFestival #Barcelona2026 #SlowTravel #CatalanCulture https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/spain/

On day two in Barcelona, Mateo braves the heat to chase down his NIE paperwork, discovers the August exodus that empties the city of locals, and finds a quiet kind of magic in El Born's medieval lanes. The solar eclipse on the 12th creeps into the conversation. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Spain: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Spain guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 2 of Spain Travel Podcast with Mateo Herrera. Mateo Herrera is in Barcelona, Spain. Places in this episode: Poblenou, El Born, Gràcia, Plaça del Sol, La Lolita Barcelona, ONIS COFFEE, Doña Rosa - Cocina Urbana, Palau de la Música Catalana. Covered: Bureaucracy paperwork, Banking for expats, August city rhythm, Metro closures, Local food and drink, Solar eclipse. Chapters:00:00 Poblenou01:44 Medina lane03:04 ONIS COFFEE04:10 La Lolita Barcelona05:29 Barcelona06:36 El Born A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BarcelonaAugustHeat #NIEProcess #Empadronamiento #ExpatLifeBarcelona #BarcelonaInAugust #ElBorn #Gràcia #PlazaDelSol #SolarEclipse2026 #BarcelonaEclipse #Montjuïc #PicassoMuseum #PaAmbTomàquet #MenúDelDía #Eixample #BarcelonaRent #BizumApp https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/spain/

Mateo Herrera lands in Barcelona on the first of August, 2026. New episodes start with the NIE residency paperwork, a first walk through the Barceloneta and the old city, the empty streets of August, and the cost of getting started in Catalonia. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Spain: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Spain guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 1 of Spain Travel Podcast with Mateo Herrera. Mateo Herrera is in Barcelona, Spain. Places in this episode: El Prat Airport, Poblenou, Platja del Bogatell, Barceloneta, Gothic Quarter, La Rambla, Mercat de la Boqueria, Glòries. Covered: Arrival logistics, NIE and residency process, Barcelona districts, August city rhythm, Food and markets. Chapters:00:00 Airport road01:08 Gothic Quarter02:51 Poblenou04:32 Barceloneta06:45 Glòries09:02 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Barcelona #ExpatLife #MovingToSpain #NIE #Barceloneta #Boqueria #Poblenou #SpainTravel #Catalonia #SettleInSpain #Mediterranean #FirstDay #NewBeginning #Tapas #SummerInSpain https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/spain/