Why Cuenca Is Spain's Most Magical Town

Cuenca is perhaps the most magical town in Spain. So Yoly and I decided to spend a weekend at the Parador and explore this beautiful hilltop town just 2 hours from Madrid. And we had the fortune to sleep in the beautiful Parador hotel. Venga, let’s go! 🥝
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  • @trythinking6676
    @trythinking66763 жыл бұрын

    OMG. Spain is beautiful

  • @spainrevealed

    @spainrevealed

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yep!

  • @isaacpro08vt39

    @isaacpro08vt39

    3 жыл бұрын

    Im leaving here

  • @Emy53

    @Emy53

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes, it is. I was visiting family in late Sept, 2019, in Tenerife, then 2nd and 3rd week of October in the Andalusia area. I fell in love with all of southern Spain. As soon as the travel bands are lifted, I am heading back to Nerja, and I will tour Andalusia for 14 days.

  • @marcosverdu3672

    @marcosverdu3672

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@isaacpro08vt39 me too

  • @lesleydavidgray9160
    @lesleydavidgray91603 жыл бұрын

    So happy we went to Spain at the end of 2019 we loved every minute of it we will return when we can. We have no idea when we can travel out of Austraila again, please everyone keep safe.

  • @maryvotespostcardstovoters8020

    @maryvotespostcardstovoters8020

    3 жыл бұрын

    My husband and l also traveled to Spain in late 2019. Barcelona for almost 2 weeks, staying in 2 different hotels/ areas for conference logistics, was a wonderful experience. We went on four Devour Tours and EVERY one was special and helped us to create some wonderful memories! We love that you are back making videos of travel and food and adding art to your discussions of history and architecture is lovely! I took a photo of a painting at the Fundacio Joan Miro because it reminded me of Yolli! It's called Flamenco and I'll pull it from my files and post it one day for you to see it! Barcelona was not my first trip to Europe, but it was one that l was able to enjoy the most, because of your tours and the videos. I was very comfortable sightseeing alone while my husband was working during the day and l do believe a lot of that was due to your videos and the BEST guides of Devour Tours. XO

  • @tulem9986
    @tulem99863 жыл бұрын

    I love Castilla la Mancha! Have cosy towns and cities to visit even lakes, rivers and nature.

  • @rayvogensen2983

    @rayvogensen2983

    3 жыл бұрын

    My favorite place is Lagunas de Ruidera.

  • @kevinsule3576
    @kevinsule35763 жыл бұрын

    I was in Spain last year and this really makes me miss Spain so much!!! SO Beautiful... sending some love from Canada!! :)

  • @TheQutapi

    @TheQutapi

    3 жыл бұрын

    I feel the same! We had to cancel a trip through the Pyrenees to San Sebastián due to the pandemic. ☹️

  • @FloridaClay
    @FloridaClay3 жыл бұрын

    Reading and enjoying "Madrid, A Cultural History" that you recommended. A fascinating, well written history.

  • @manuelromeroarcos8160

    @manuelromeroarcos8160

    3 жыл бұрын

    Mi tierra aunque últimamente me gusta ir al caribe de vacaciones

  • @manuelromeroarcos8160

    @manuelromeroarcos8160

    3 жыл бұрын

    La Mancha buena comida asegurada

  • @manuelromeroarcos8160

    @manuelromeroarcos8160

    3 жыл бұрын

    Los zarajos son exquisitos aunque a mi personalmente no me gusten

  • @manuelromeroarcos8160

    @manuelromeroarcos8160

    3 жыл бұрын

    Si quieres visitar la Mancha te aconsejo que la visites en los meses de marzo a mayo y de septiembre a noviembre ya que el resto o bien hace mucho frio ❄ o mucho calor 🔥

  • @spainrevealed

    @spainrevealed

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you're enjoying it!

  • @steveandyoung
    @steveandyoung3 жыл бұрын

    We LOVE Cuenca! And my wife tried her first Cochinillo at the Hanging House. She was immediately hooked, and we've tried it all over Spain since. Hanging House is still our favorite.

  • @jimmurihiku8009
    @jimmurihiku80093 жыл бұрын

    Spanish Paradors are the ultimate, to stay places i reckon. Beautiful video you two👍

  • @spainrevealed

    @spainrevealed

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Jim. Yeah, they're an amazing place to stay.

  • @MM-ri6gf
    @MM-ri6gf3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. Es mágica en verdad. Yo me enamoré de Cuenca con 6 años, y mi amor perdura. Es como la Cenicienta, una princesa por descubrir. Gracias por aportar tu granito de arena para que el mundo entera la conozca

  • @aimararojas7037
    @aimararojas70373 жыл бұрын

    Spain has so many magical beautiful places.......❤️

  • @elpinturrichio
    @elpinturrichio3 жыл бұрын

    Guys, I love your videos, please continue making more. Spain has been our top 2 most visited destination over the last 5 years or so, and exploring the small towns and villages is truly magical. It is a difficult time for Spain at the moment, but I am sure the people can overcome these difficulties. Cheers.

  • @crism3320
    @crism33203 жыл бұрын

    James, your charisma is crazy. I love the passion you put when narrating. There are plenty of videos about Spain and not only and I must say yours stand out because of the way you describe the places you visit and because of your energy. Looking forward to 👀 the next one.

  • @spainrevealed

    @spainrevealed

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @rumidude
    @rumidude3 жыл бұрын

    We were supposed to be in Spain right now, but the pandemic changed all that. We were going to spend 47 days in Spain. We will have to put that off until all the mess of the coronavirus is over, maybe 2022. Anyway, I love these videos where both of you interact. You guys are great!

  • @noemiliu1784
    @noemiliu17843 жыл бұрын

    I’m studying Spanish in Cuenca and I’m from Taiwan. I really love this city and I feel so lucky that I can study here. Thank you for making this video cuz even a lot of Spanish people never come to Cuenca before.

  • @MelindaHarris
    @MelindaHarris3 жыл бұрын

    We cannot wait to get back to Spain! Cuenca will definitely be on our list! Thank you for sharing this magical city♥️

  • @LuciaEsG
    @LuciaEsG3 жыл бұрын

    Hey James, if you are looking for another place to visit I really recommend my hometown Zamora. As one of the smallest cities in Spain is often forgotten but it's only 3 hours away from Madrid and it's full of modernist and romanic architecture, it's also amazing for tapas! I miss it dearly since I've been in the UK for the past 5 years. Every person I've reccomended them to go have really enjoyed it. Amazing wine area aswell :)

  • @spainrevealed

    @spainrevealed

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's actually on my list! Yes!

  • @LuciaEsG

    @LuciaEsG

    3 жыл бұрын

    I hope you end up going, the city could use some publicity. if you go definitely have some ice cream in La Valenciana, I might be bias but it's delicious, also Patatas bravas in a bar called Caballeros, they could rival any in Madrid

  • @manuelapaezvaquero8021

    @manuelapaezvaquero8021

    3 жыл бұрын

    lucia Este que bien lo has descrito abalo todos los sitios que mencionas¡

  • @rayvogensen2983

    @rayvogensen2983

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Lucia. I like Zamora and the surrounding area. I live about two hours away, in Chaves, Portugal. Can you believe that when we go down to the Algarve to escape the cold at Christmas time we always take the Spanish highways, from Verín to Zamora, then down the Autovia past Salamanca to Huelva and Vila Real de Santo Antonio, Portugal. You are right that few tourists make it to Zamora. But Zamora gets more tourists than Palencia or Ourense. Those places have a hard time attracting travellers. Are you working as a nurse in the UK?

  • @mitcoes

    @mitcoes

    3 жыл бұрын

    When I was there, beautiful city, I also visited Portugal and the marvelous Braganza Castle that is nearby. Tapas were different, as zamorana rice - with chorizo as English people seem to like (joking) - or cockscombs.

  • @ChristinaDior90
    @ChristinaDior903 жыл бұрын

    Me voy a casar en el Parador con mi pareja estadounidense y este vídeo me va a ayudar mucho para que conozcan más de cerca esta maravillosa ciudad, muchas gracias a los dos!! Realmente mostráis lo auténtico de Cuenca, parte de mi familia es de allí y la comida que mostráis es la mejorcita

  • @AlejandroPRGH
    @AlejandroPRGH3 жыл бұрын

    So many memories... I lived for 5 years in Cuenca and 7 years in a nearby village. I know about every stone of the place, including the eateries, the Parador and the climb to the Cerro which I've done often with my wife, and I can tell you that you've done a fantastic job of showing it. El Bodegón is a wise choice. BTW I seem to remember that Resoli has cloves too. And morteruelo has pork liver.

  • @valeriedavis7143

    @valeriedavis7143

    Жыл бұрын

    could you recommend apartment to rent for 10 months my daughter is going out there in september to school

  • @FurrKnight
    @FurrKnight3 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic job guys, The Parador is truly a gem, staying at a past monastery would be such an incredible experience! I am adding it to my bucket list for sure.

  • @bobettemccann8497
    @bobettemccann84973 жыл бұрын

    What a magical place. I was already missing Spain, now you've added another town to my list of places to see. Muchos besos James & Yoli!

  • @AL-12345
    @AL-123453 жыл бұрын

    By far your best video yet. Thank you. I'm missing Spain so much these days and am looking forward to the day I can go back. Your videos make me feel like I'm there again.

  • @annabarraza8707
    @annabarraza87073 жыл бұрын

    Just finished watching Velvet and Velvet Coleccion.... and, now I must visit Spain! Thank you for introducing Cuenca!! What a beautiful place!!

  • @AventurasconlosPaiz
    @AventurasconlosPaiz3 жыл бұрын

    WOW QUE INCREIBLE VIAJE.... we’ve enjoyed this trip AMAZING friends CUENCA EL PARADOR ROOM 301 😉👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

  • @stephenoreilly5696
    @stephenoreilly56963 жыл бұрын

    Magical! 😍 The second this pandemic is over I'm booking my flight over to madrid and going to here too, thanks for the vids James and Yoly! Love from Ireland

  • @gisellerivera2952
    @gisellerivera29523 жыл бұрын

    Wow! Hi 👋 my name is Giselle and I recently discovered your channel! Love it, super informative and presented in such an enthusiastic and fun way 😀 Hopefully I can visit Spain someday. I am of Puerto Rican descent so my heritage has many ties to this beautiful and breathtaking country. Greetings from Maryland USA. 😉🙃🙂

  • @gisellerivera2952

    @gisellerivera2952

    3 жыл бұрын

    I hope 🙏 you get to go in the near future! Wishing you much love and peace ✌ 💕 💛

  • @brianwhite1189
    @brianwhite11893 жыл бұрын

    Spectacular! Thanks!

  • @joeymendoza2956
    @joeymendoza29562 жыл бұрын

    Hi James. Loved this! Fernando Zobel de Ayala y Montojo was a good friend of my father’s and was a padrino of my parents’ wedding in 1961 in Manila. He gifted them with a beautiful painting which we cherish. I visited Cuenca last year, and plan to come back and stay at the Parador! Thank you for this!

  • @angelabaron3249
    @angelabaron32493 жыл бұрын

    Another fantastic video, the only disappointment is when it ends! Now I really have to visit Cuenca. I love how you showcase the local food and drink and your enthusiasm for history really does fire up a yearning to learn more. I just love watching you two 🥰 thanks xx

  • @spainrevealed

    @spainrevealed

    3 жыл бұрын

    I appreciate that Angela :) Comments like this propel us to keep going!

  • @jblondon1327
    @jblondon13273 жыл бұрын

    Thank you guys, you're back to your best form This type of video where you mix cuisine with tourism are the ones I enjoy the most Good camera work, bright colours

  • @martapastor6118
    @martapastor61183 жыл бұрын

    I’m from Cuenca and I love your video. Thanks for tell the story about Cuenca.

  • @juliomartinezv9598
    @juliomartinezv95983 жыл бұрын

    Me alegro que os gustase nuestra ciudad, gracias por la visita

  • @zukilenvv6591

    @zukilenvv6591

    3 жыл бұрын

    Que te crees ministro.

  • @luisferceu
    @luisferceu3 жыл бұрын

    Me encanta como habéis hecho este reportaje de Cuenca, mi ciudad natal. Es una ciudad pequeñita, pero en preciosa, sobre todo el casco antiguo. Su comida es exquisita, a buen precio y se tarda 50 min en tren desde Madrid. Gracias por el vídeo :)

  • @emitch9213
    @emitch92133 жыл бұрын

    What a lovely couple! The travel with you is much fun and engaging. La Mancha features is grand to see! The ancient layered history and picturesque mystery is such a lift. Your company makes this shared travel a treat. Thank you - Muchas gracias with a start of the day! You put the smile on many. Did you catch a sight of Don Quixote? Best to you!

  • @Outspoken.Humanist
    @Outspoken.Humanist3 жыл бұрын

    A few notes 😎😂😂 Wow! Having seen the making of it, this video was one of your best. It began with a smile as the montage showed the door being locked and knowing the keys were inside and you even managed to get a pool sequence 😁. But it was disappointing to miss the cathedral pigeon. 😂 Never tried zarajo, but would love to. Too few people still eat offal in the UK, it's dying out in favour of meat wrapped in plastic. The morning walk was so worth it. I really need to go back to Cuenca. Why do you insist on dragging that poor girl up hills? To be serious for a moment, I have seen many tour videos but yours stand out. I think it is, in part, the professionalism but also the natural way you both have and the obvious passion and sense of fun. Keep doing what you're doing guys. Hasta pronto

  • @spainrevealed

    @spainrevealed

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Paul. I really love the fact that members got to see the behind the scenes, and then got to see the final product. It's a treat to know that others can share in the journey -- not just me, Yoly and Carlos (and it's often a bit journey, so it can be kinda weighty on your own!! lol)

  • @carlomfernandez

    @carlomfernandez

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hey Paul! It’s cool to know the back stage ah? I like very much the intro of this and the history behind the buildings. What do you think about the behind the scenes for members? It worth to enjoy more the final video? A big hug!

  • @Outspoken.Humanist

    @Outspoken.Humanist

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@carlomfernandez Hola Carlos. The videos are always good but seeing the behind-the-scenes first, definitely made it better. It is very interesting to see how the videos are made. Now we need to see how they are edited 😁

  • @spainrevealed

    @spainrevealed

    3 жыл бұрын

    Jeje true!

  • @welshtoro3256
    @welshtoro32563 жыл бұрын

    My wife and I stayed in Cuenca a couple of years ago and lodged in the Hostal San Pedro which you walk past at 11:41 The rooms look directly over the gorge. I remember we had a fine meal somewhere on Calle San Pedro and all the tourists were Spanish. We started the day in Ubeda in Andalusia, drove through the Despenaperros Pass on the old road, had lunch in the remarkable Plaza Mayor of Almagro before driving to Belmonte Castle. By the time we got to Cuenca it was dark but we parked at the top and had a meal in the same place as you. I'm afraid our annual visits to Spain this year have been ruined but we'll make it in October, God willing. I'm glad you had a wonderful time and shared some moments.

  • @MrSludov

    @MrSludov

    3 жыл бұрын

    Spanish is the language, people are Spaniards.

  • @welshtoro3256

    @welshtoro3256

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@MrSludov Very important correction in the totality of the comment. Thank you.

  • @menchualcarazmoreno1743

    @menchualcarazmoreno1743

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wow, such a trip.

  • @welshtoro3256

    @welshtoro3256

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@menchualcarazmoreno1743 Thanks. It was an epic two week holiday. From Cuenca we went to El Burgo de Osma for five days to explore the Soria and Burgos regions. After that we drove to Trujillo in one day where we stayed for three nights. I always drive through the National Parks if possible even if it takes a bit longer. The landscape and random stops and discoveries are just as interesting to me as the final destination. Trujillo to Priego de Cordoba for one night before spending the last three days chilling out in Alhama de Granada before departing from Malaga. We did it in the heat of the summer and it was one of the best holidays we've ever had.

  • @Christ-qk7or
    @Christ-qk7or3 жыл бұрын

    Everytime you put out these types of vids, I get excited and want to visit! This is now on the top of my list to visit, so gorgeous!!!

  • @spainrevealed

    @spainrevealed

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hope you get there at some point Chris!

  • @manuelfresco6879
    @manuelfresco68793 жыл бұрын

    Your Videos reached a new quality, not just technically but also contentwise, great to watch and be part of it. Gracias amores, saludos desde Valencia......

  • @spainrevealed

    @spainrevealed

    3 жыл бұрын

    Gracias Manuel

  • @marcecoral7996
    @marcecoral79963 жыл бұрын

    I loved Yoli’s “okay” when you asked if she wanted to go for a 30 min walk up the hill 😂🙌🏻

  • @pashminagal
    @pashminagal3 жыл бұрын

    I love the resoli de Cuenca. I was there in 1995 and still long to go back and revisit Cuenca and experience the resoli again! I loved this town.

  • @timmurphy2221
    @timmurphy22213 жыл бұрын

    You 2 hit stride on this one. Having been to Cuenca and fallen head over heels (fortunately not literally off a balcon de casa colgada) with the city. I took my daughter on a 5 week trip through Spain and a bit of France with no destination and we ended up in Cuenca without a plan. We stayed very near the restaurant you found the first night. It was not as uptown as the Parador, but was fine and since at the top of town, gave us a long uphill walk home after happily wandering around all day. We also stopped in at the Cathedral in time for mass. It was a stunning experience. I agree that the Cathedral in Cuenca is one of the most beautiful I have ever experienced. Your video took me back to what I remember walking around the town and the essence of the place. I would agree that white wine was not the thing to drink with traditional comida manchega. Once you switched to a hearty red, all was well. Thank you so much for this fantastic video.

  • @MrSludov

    @MrSludov

    3 жыл бұрын

    The cathedral was founded by king Alfonso VIII of Castile and his wife, Eleanor Plantagenet, Richard´s Lionheart sister....

  • @spainrevealed

    @spainrevealed

    3 жыл бұрын

    So glad it transported you back Tim! :)

  • @nay2137
    @nay21372 жыл бұрын

    Your Spain videos are the best. I keep looking around for other videos but can’t find any that are quite as enjoyable. They’re either too much like a documentary, or too amateurish. I’m not really a foodie, so I like your weekend trips to small Spanish towns the best, but the tapas crawls are fun, too. It fun to fantasize about sitting in these little restaurants and bodegas eating authentic local Spanish dishes.

  • @miguimau
    @miguimau3 жыл бұрын

    That Guerrero´s picture in 8:59 is breathtaking, like those views. Gracias por compartir la visita. Cuenca es una maravilla. Saludos a los conquenses desde Madrid.

  • @spainrevealed

    @spainrevealed

    3 жыл бұрын

    I know - almost like a Rothko.

  • @miguimau

    @miguimau

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@spainrevealed Yeah, same vibe. He actually lived in New York and became acquainted with all those abstracts expressionist painters. His paintings fit very well in those modern museum in Cuenca or Granada (where I think he was from) Deep traditions and modern forms. You made a incredible video. Keep up the good work.

  • @mizginavale22
    @mizginavale223 жыл бұрын

    What an amazing video. Top quality professional work. If there is a tourism office in Cuenca, they should use your video to show the beauty of this amazing locale. As this place is now part of my travel bucket list, thanks to you, I am fully aware that I have to bring comfortable shoes to do all the trekking to appreciate the sights. I loved every minute of this video. Thank you so much for all the information provided. Great job, guys !!!

  • @spainrevealed

    @spainrevealed

    3 жыл бұрын

    So glad you enjoyed it Gina - and yes I’ll share it with the tourism board :)

  • @jblondon1327
    @jblondon13273 жыл бұрын

    Eating outdoors at night, one of Spain greatest pleasures

  • @miriamO212
    @miriamO2123 жыл бұрын

    Wow, I've been to Cuenca before but clearly I have not EXPERIENCED Cuenca! One of your best videos yet. What I love about your channel is that even places I've visited before look brand new when seen through the eyes of the Spain Revealed duo - James & Yoly. Thanks again for another lovely video!

  • @spainrevealed

    @spainrevealed

    3 жыл бұрын

    So glad you enjoyed it Miriam :)

  • @thoraxberg
    @thoraxberg3 жыл бұрын

    Really nice video. You’ve upped the editing to a professional level and the rythm of all cuts is perfect! Love it!

  • @spainrevealed

    @spainrevealed

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you - Carlos and a Yoly and I are very proud of this one :)

  • @barbara3977
    @barbara39773 жыл бұрын

    I love love this videos that you are posting now, last year I was looking at going to Cuenca on my May trip (this year) but because of Covid it was canceled but now I want to added to my trip next year 🙏 this was a terrific video keep up on your great work

  • @spainrevealed

    @spainrevealed

    3 жыл бұрын

    Next year Barbara!

  • @barbara3977

    @barbara3977

    3 жыл бұрын

    Let’s pray and hope that the US gets better 🙏

  • @scottymartin3734
    @scottymartin37343 жыл бұрын

    Spent time in Cuenca in 2009. Loved it. This video was spectacular. Well done and thank you.

  • @igalarbeli2804
    @igalarbeli28043 жыл бұрын

    Por favor, me quedé sin palabras

  • @rossbrown6641

    @rossbrown6641

    3 жыл бұрын

    Astonishing! What language is he speaking?

  • @lyndsayjones14
    @lyndsayjones143 жыл бұрын

    Wow, beautifully shot

  • @espana8740
    @espana87403 жыл бұрын

    Benvenedos a todos yo soy arabe vivo en centro de cuenca puerta de valencia yo vivo aquí desde hace 7 meses mi encanta esa cuidad

  • @hecf4668

    @hecf4668

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hola amigo! Soy de Latinoamérica como podría llegar a Cuenca?

  • @espana8740

    @espana8740

    3 жыл бұрын

    HE CF hola muy Buenas por En el tren o en el bus desde madrid o otra cuidad de madrid hasta cuenca dura una hora así

  • @julietserpentin1491
    @julietserpentin14913 жыл бұрын

    Mi casa, mi hogar (soy escocesa) 😍

  • @marcasabuena7503

    @marcasabuena7503

    3 жыл бұрын

    El hogar de una persona está dónde está su corazón. A veces coincide con el lugar donde nació y otras no, hay que disfrutar la vida.🙋

  • @julietserpentin1491

    @julietserpentin1491

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@marcasabuena7503 Cierto! 🙋

  • @bkm2797
    @bkm27973 жыл бұрын

    What a lovely place, and James and Yoli are so descriptive, and appreciative of Spain and it's wonders, You can't help but feel the urge to make reservations. Can't wait till things are back to normal. Thank you

  • @francinelynn334
    @francinelynn3345 ай бұрын

    Thank you for your terrific videos of Spain, a country I love. I need another life to see all that I’ve missed in this one. Hello from Oz.

  • @volodymyrcuza9994
    @volodymyrcuza99943 жыл бұрын

    Wow, just wow! Thanks a lot for the great video! I can't thank you enough for revealing such hidden gems!

  • @spainrevealed

    @spainrevealed

    3 жыл бұрын

    Cheers mate!!!

  • @rossbrown6641

    @rossbrown6641

    3 жыл бұрын

    Another WOW IDIOT!

  • @mikew6840
    @mikew68403 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant to have food and travel content again. I binge watched your previous stuff - lovely escapism during lockdown here in Cape Town. You and Yoli make a great & entertaining team for us armchair travellers, so thank you.

  • @spainrevealed

    @spainrevealed

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it Mike. More coming -- Toledo up soon.

  • @Floren_Andro
    @Floren_Andro3 жыл бұрын

    Os habeis puesto mirando a Cuenca mutuamente :) Buen video.

  • @pinagarofalo9392
    @pinagarofalo93923 жыл бұрын

    Los churros son buenos :-) thanks for to come in spain, it's beautifull

  • @sunilpatel217
    @sunilpatel2173 жыл бұрын

    Wow, Amazing place, Beautiful, magical, and everything. I always run out of words to describe the places you show us. 👍. Would you believe me if I told you that we had a few lessons in prose about Don Quixote of La Mancha, of all places in India way back in the mid 70s and I have become a fan of Spain ever since.

  • @rossbrown6641

    @rossbrown6641

    3 жыл бұрын

    Forbidden to say WOW in Spain, dontcherknow?

  • @sunilpatel217

    @sunilpatel217

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@rossbrown6641 I don’t, no one told me yet. Not James or Yollie.

  • @fernit0505
    @fernit05053 жыл бұрын

    Ole ahí mi Cuenca querida.

  • @jorget.g.7868
    @jorget.g.78683 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed Cuenca! Feel free to drop by anytime again, and maybe you'll end up fallin' in love with this great town. Also, you should make another visit bc you have many things you can eat and didn't appear in the video, like pisto, (starter/first dish) or alajú (dessert), not to mention all the sweet yummy treats we got here.

  • @spainrevealed

    @spainrevealed

    3 жыл бұрын

    Gracias Jorge. Yes, lots more still to try!

  • @FxRiderST
    @FxRiderST3 жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful country full of history

  • @gyroscopicme
    @gyroscopicme3 жыл бұрын

    What a wonderful video! Thank you so much for making and sharing it!

  • @shervin6319
    @shervin63193 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing this adventure with us! My partner and I are freelancers and moving to Madrid at the end of the month; your videos are so helpful and motivating. Definitely planning a trip to Cuenca now, once we settle. Please keep the exploring videos coming!

  • @goldvideo
    @goldvideo3 жыл бұрын

    James y Yoli, una obra de arte. This is a beautifully made video. Bravo!!

  • @spainrevealed

    @spainrevealed

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Steve - I'm glad you enjoyed it!

  • @spainrevealed

    @spainrevealed

    3 жыл бұрын

    And massive shoutout to Carlos, the editor I work with.

  • @happyluckygolden
    @happyluckygolden3 жыл бұрын

    It's great to see you travelling again. I hope your collaboration with Paradores will go on for a good while. More Paradores and more old man bars please! I need more of this type of content to sustain me until I can go back to Spain.

  • @robertbl7500
    @robertbl75003 жыл бұрын

    Hi guys, one amazing place ane I loved the video! ! Thanks for sharing! ! ✌️😊😊

  • @SpainishBlood
    @SpainishBlood3 жыл бұрын

    Outstanding... thank you

  • @ndres839
    @ndres8393 жыл бұрын

    This video reminded me a journey which I visited Cuenca, those places are magical. Thanks for this beautiful video guys

  • @HarplandProductions
    @HarplandProductions3 жыл бұрын

    Wow you guys have come a long way! Glad you’re doing well! Love the new video! The filming and editing is at a different level! I truly enjoyed it! Great job! Can’t wait to be able to travel again 🍺

  • @spainrevealed

    @spainrevealed

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @anasaez8670
    @anasaez86703 жыл бұрын

    I was born in Cuenca! So lucky!

  • @joseramonlarragain5612
    @joseramonlarragain56123 жыл бұрын

    Great video guys. Thankyou. Greetings from México

  • @MattJWoz
    @MattJWoz3 жыл бұрын

    The "no" printed on the screen while Yoly reluctantly says "ok" to agree to climbing the hill gave me quite a chuckle. I'm guessing this is another touch from Carlos. :) All around this is a great video. The opening sequence had me smiling, especially knowing some of the back story (as Paul mentioned as well) and then the first shots of Cuenca and the dramatic introduction really set the stage for the rest of the video. I've never been to Cuenca in my previous visits to Spain, but it's on my list of places to see now. Perhaps in the spring when it's not quite so hot though! :P Thanks for the introduction to such an amazing city!

  • @spainrevealed

    @spainrevealed

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes, totally another touch from Carlos. I think he enjoys playing off our differences jeje. Glad you liked it mate

  • @marinan1794
    @marinan17943 жыл бұрын

    so beautiful places, so lovely you two) thank you for your cozy, friendly and nice Spain

  • @robertmenghini.lowbournecl8531
    @robertmenghini.lowbournecl85313 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant thanks for the info

  • @Aerfmosfera
    @Aerfmosfera3 жыл бұрын

    Good work guys! All publicity to our city and to the "España vaciada" ( Cuenca, Teruel y Soria principalmente ) are always a good new.

  • @yousefal-kilani5108
    @yousefal-kilani51083 жыл бұрын

    Such an amazing town, it's truly magical, when i was in madrid i was thinking weather i should visit cuenca or not, now i regret not visiting it, but hopefully when i come to spain soon first thing i will visit barcelona and cuenca. Thank you for this video :)

  • @Vietnam-gi7xv
    @Vietnam-gi7xv3 жыл бұрын

    My wife and I love your video, we can not wait til next year so we can visit Madrid, we visit Madrid every year. We were in Madrid in March 2020 but we had to leave early do the coronavirus, hope next be better. Next year when we visit Madrid we will visit Cuenca. Thanks for info. Keep the videos coming.

  • @JumpingJimmyJet
    @JumpingJimmyJet3 жыл бұрын

    I love the way you filmed this. Very well done... Thank you so much. I pray that soon everything will be back to normal in Spain... Love you both

  • @spainrevealed

    @spainrevealed

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Jimmy!!

  • @pilargomez2138
    @pilargomez21383 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful video of a beautiful place - Cuenca is now definitely on my list of places for a weekend away.

  • @WestShoreMan
    @WestShoreMan3 жыл бұрын

    Wow awesome view!

  • @j.n.sloane
    @j.n.sloane3 жыл бұрын

    You have out-done yourselves. A beautiful video about a fascinating city. I agree 100% about the contrasts of ancient and modern in Spain. They make it work so stylishly, too. Thank you for sharing this lovely, magical place with us.

  • @balazsjozsa4301
    @balazsjozsa43013 жыл бұрын

    Another great video, well done guys!

  • @spainrevealed

    @spainrevealed

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @whitevanman31
    @whitevanman313 жыл бұрын

    As like most good videos, I usually find them by accident. You guys are so enjoyable to watch, videos very informative and so infectious..keep ‘em coming please.

  • @RobinH8869
    @RobinH88693 жыл бұрын

    Been really looking forward to this after seeing the Insta stories. So pleased you are featuring Paradors - would love you to do more as we want to do a full tour just staying in them. Great to see you out and about.

  • @spainrevealed

    @spainrevealed

    3 жыл бұрын

    Cheer Robin!

  • @rayvogensen2983
    @rayvogensen29833 жыл бұрын

    I liked the idea of doing the video in two days. This was one of your best videos because it showed more of the sights to see and less of you eating. I am more of a gourmand than a gourmet. The view across the iron bridge over the gorge is beautiful. I checked out the prices of the Parador for the weekend of August 21 to August 24 and you pay 554 euros without breakfast. That works out to be 181,66 a night. Not cheap. The architecture is totally different but a place that stands out for the houses painted in different colors is Guanajuato, Mexico. Two trips from Cuenca requiring more time would be to head north on A-1704 and CM-2105 to Albarracín and to head south on N220 to Alarcón. Both are well worth a visit for the castle ruins and the views.

  • @spainrevealed

    @spainrevealed

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Ray. Yes - the channel started very good focused, but my interest in Spain is very broad. So more and more it will be about Spain travel, including the food. But not only food

  • @rayvogensen2983

    @rayvogensen2983

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@spainrevealed Good. I know you have to please everyone not only history and language fanatics like me. This one was actually different because you showed us art museums as well as churches.

  • @jacoboarca8516

    @jacoboarca8516

    3 жыл бұрын

    You can definetely find Spain in México, the spanish reproduced everything they had in América. Well you can see it in any old spanish territory.

  • @rayvogensen2983

    @rayvogensen2983

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jacoboarca8516 Even in California with the missions founded by Junípero Serra. The only thing you can't find in Mexico, I presume, is a public statue of Hernán Cortès. President López Portillo had a bust put up at the Hospital de Jesús in Mexico City but when he left office it was taken down. According to the LA Times there is a statue of the Conquistador at a Cuernavaca Hotel. Poor Cortés. Of course a lot of indigenous people were killed by his troops but he wasn't a murderer like Pizarro

  • @jacoboarca8516

    @jacoboarca8516

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@rayvogensen2983 I am not talking about statues remembering Spain, probably is going to be difficult. I mean about the architecture and the more of 3000 cities Spain built in América. The city you mentioned before, Guanajuato is one of thousands Spain left there. Cathedrals, universities, etc etc, has spanish blend. I don't remember the name of the person who said that, but he was an important member of the U.S goverment, refering the U.S has too much more with Spain than with Great Britain.

  • @JuanCarlos1294
    @JuanCarlos12943 жыл бұрын

    Magnífico video, perooo ..., hermosos, os habéis movido sólo por la Hoz del Huécar y de la Hoz del Júcar que está al ladito no habéis sacado nada, con lo bonitas que son Las Angustias y el cementerio, el escalerón y toda aquella ruta. Disfrutad mucho y no lo olvidéis la próxima visita.🙂

  • @inespagan940
    @inespagan9403 жыл бұрын

    Me encantó este video de Cuenca y la calidad videográfica es magnífica! Gracias James y Joli! Can’t wait to be able to travel again!

  • @cmacmenow
    @cmacmenow3 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful guys, just beautiful! Great job on the video. Era el siguiente nivel.

  • @elculoful
    @elculoful Жыл бұрын

    Planning a long holiday to Spain and found your wonderful channel, each video is beautifully done.. I enjoy every second of them. keep up the good work

  • @rossgwelsh
    @rossgwelsh3 жыл бұрын

    08:36 We have a series of prints like this (bought from his museum) hanging in in our staircase. I really want to go back to Cuenca when we are able to travel again, a magical place.

  • @spainrevealed

    @spainrevealed

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'll have to check out more of his work

  • @melissacorbett4180
    @melissacorbett41803 жыл бұрын

    Loved seeing your video profiling my town here in Spain! I feel very lucky to live here and be immersed in its beauty everyday 🙂

  • @danquixote6072
    @danquixote60723 жыл бұрын

    We went to Cuenca a couple of weeks ago - beautiful place and the modern art museum was an unexpected bonus, loved it.

  • @doloresperez2139
    @doloresperez21392 жыл бұрын

    Os encontré por casualidad y me encantais, me ponemos de buen humor, me dais hambre😂😂😂 me gusta mucho que mostreis una España que no es playa, paella, sangría y todos los tópicos por los que nos conocen 😘😘😘😘

  • @pablobond_vzla
    @pablobond_vzla3 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful vídeo, as usual! 👏👏👏

  • @vladimirl8753
    @vladimirl87533 жыл бұрын

    Excellent presentation of Cuenca. Must go destination once the borders will open. Thank you, guys! You are the best! Enjoyed virtual travel with you very much!

  • @rebekahpollock8627
    @rebekahpollock86273 жыл бұрын

    One of the best travel videos I've watched (and being stuck home for the past year I feel like I've seen them all!) Fantastic work guys. James does a great job narrating and Yolanda is incredibly likable and charming!

  • @spainrevealed

    @spainrevealed

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @sergiofigueroa8946
    @sergiofigueroa89463 жыл бұрын

    It’s nice to travel with you during COVID since we could not come to Spain this summer. Your videos are inspirational

  • @janetlombardi2314
    @janetlombardi23143 жыл бұрын

    This place looks awesome a definite must see. A great video thanks for sharing

  • @Nacim2001
    @Nacim20013 жыл бұрын

    Me gustp mucho este nuevo estilo de video...intro, como Contando una historia y cinematico .. Genial

  • @JonBogdanove
    @JonBogdanove3 жыл бұрын

    So grateful to be able to live vicariously through you and Yoly. during lockdown!