Bold landscapes, layered histories, and everyday beauty




Spain is a land shaped by artists, architects, and storytellers. From Roman roads to Moorish palaces, and from medieval plazas to modern boulevards, its history is written into the stones beneath your feet. It’s a country of contrasts—sunlit coastlines and mountain villages, grand cathedrals and quiet courtyards, flamenco rhythms and café conversations.
Walking through Spain is a way to slow down and connect with its spirit. I’ve curated a few self guided walks in Madrid and Cádiz to help you experience the country the way I did: with curiosity, appreciation, and a sense of discovery. Each walk is designed to reveal something special—whether it’s a garden tucked behind a museum, a rooftop view over the city, or a quiet street that tells its own story.

Madrid – Retiro Park and Musems
Walking through gardens of history and culture
Madrid – Great Plazas & Markets
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Madrid – Local
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Cádiz – Land of Light and Joy
A taste of the vibrant center of Historic Cádiz
How to Navigate with your Mobile Device
JCVWalks are designed to be easy to follow on your mobile device. As you walk, you can tap the header or photo for each point of interest to open the location directly in Google Maps. This will help you navigate from your current location to the next point of interest. If you’d like to learn more about any stop along the way, just click the links in the description for additional details and context.
Photo Credits
- Central Madrid Vista – Photo by Tomás Fano – Flickr, licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Puerta de Alcala Gate – Photo by Ank Kumar – licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Catedral de Cádiz – Photo by Sedessapientiae – licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- La Caleta Cádiz – Photo by Emilio J. Rodríguez Posada – licensed under CC BY-SA 2.5, source
- Flag of Spain – Photo by Jebulon – licensed under CC0, source