Spot 1 - Tordesilhas

Having in consideration the already mentioned heat problems, when Tordesilhas first appeared on the road signs we immediately decided to make it our first sightseeing stop. Maybe this city won’t ring any bell for the non Iberian readers, but Tordesilhas connected with one of the most prosperous eras of both Spain and Portugal. In 1494, two man, at the time Kings of the two most eminent world powers, seated in the palace shown in the picture, located nearby the Douro River, singning the Tordesilhas Treaty, a treaty that basically divided the world between the two.

Tordesilhas became a nice surprise. Despite being a rather small town located in what seems to be a rather arid area, this city assumed to be more then a simple historic icon. The city centre, very well preserved and with the two Cathedrals standing out, proved to be worth visiting if you ever find yourself in the region.