It’s no secret that Spain is a country that you fall in love with. Millions of people travel to the peninsula every year, attracted by its wide range of tourism offerings, which range from endless days at the beach to adventures in the mountains. It cannot be otherwise, royal They are also in love with this fascination. Next, we review the vacations of European royals: North to South.
Philip and Matilda of Belgium, Pilgrims royal Camino de Santiago
Philippe and Matilda of Belgium They fell in love with the Camino de Santiago. Faithful to their Holy Week appointment, the Head of State and his wife made the pilgrimage. A trip where they are usually accompanied by their children, Princess Elizabeth, Gabriel, Emmanuel and Leonore, who have inherited from their parents a passion for our country and a healthy and active lifestyle.
© GTRESA tradition they started in 2017. Since then, they have completed parts of the French route passing through Navarra, the municipalities of Estella, Álava, La Rioja, the region of Bierzo and the province of Lugo, especially the towns of Pedrafita, Triacasella, Samos and Sarria.
© Almy Stock PhotoThe French Way is a total of 763.5 km, with about 33 stages. Besides being the most internationally recognized, it has one of the greatest historical traditions as it appears in the Codex Calixtines, the first pilgrimage guide from 1135.
© Belgian Royal PalaceIt must be remembered that the Belgian royal family’s connection to Spain goes beyond this private gateway. The King is connected to our country through King Baudouin and Fabiola, who were his uncles. Fabiola de Mora y Aragon, who died in 2014, was Spanish by birth, the daughter of Gonzalo de Mora y Fernández, 2nd Count of Mora and 4th Marquis of Casa Riera. For this reason, their family vacations were usually to Motril in the city of Granada, where they had a villa.
Guillermo and Maxima of the Netherlands, in love with April Fair
The April Fair in Seville was the backdrop for the love story Guillermo and Maxima From the Netherlands. It was 1999 when the then Prince visited southern Spain to enjoy a private holiday with friends. Between Sevillanus and Tipilitus he met the woman of his life (although it is true that it was not an immediate crush on his part).
© Getty ImagesTheir first meeting took place at the Real Club de Andalucía booth, known as El Areo. The establishment, located on Joselito El Gallo Street, is one of the most exclusive in Real and other prominent figures such as Jackie Kennedy and Cayetana de Alba have passed through the facility. royal Like Rainier of Monaco and Grace Kelly.
© Getty ImagesThe sovereign and his wife transferred their daughters: Princesses Amalia, Alexia and Ariane, to Spain and their passion for flamenco culture. All three stepped out at Real Albero in 2019 dressed in simple gypsy attire. An experience that seems to have impressed her first child, who did not hesitate to repeat her trip to the April Fair in 2023, this time alone.
© Getty ImagesRainier in Monaco and Grace, honeymoon in Mallorca
As we have already mentioned, Rainier and Grace of Monaco witnessed the joy of the capital of Seville at its April Fair. However, the Monegasque head of state and the great Hollywood actress were already in our country on a personal trip, and perhaps the most important for any wedding, their honeymoon.
© Getty ImagesOn April 21, 1956, Prince Albert’s parents arrived in Mallorca to enjoy the wedding of their newlyweds at the Formentor Hotel, which reopened its doors in 2024 as the Four Seasons Resort Mallorca at Formentor. The Princess stayed in room 322, renamed Grace Kelly, falling in love with her beach mornings and nightly dinners under the stars in the warm breeze.
© Getty ImagesHis stay in Mallorca was extended until May 4. A few days they took the opportunity to attend a bullfight at the Coliseum, meet the nuns of Madre Alberta, travel around the interior of the island, get to know Palma and go to a gala dinner given by the captaincy general of the military authorities. .
© Getty ImagesPrince Rainier and Grace Kelly returned to Mallorca twice more. In 1961, on the occasion of the inauguration of Hotel Putra Vida; And in 1964, this time accompanied by Princess Albert and Carolina.
Federico and Mary from Denmark, refreshing dip in Ibiza
There is no doubt that Ibiza is a fashionable destination. This Balearic island has not only captivated numerous well-known faces from the entertainment world, but also holds a special place in the hearts of royals. A good example of this is Denmark’s Frederik and Marie, who, while Crown Princes, chose Pteussus for their summer vacation in 2023.
© Getty ImagesThey had four children with the current monarchs: Crown Prince Christian, Princess Isabelle, and twins Josephine and Vincent. On the deck of a ship they again demonstrated their adventurous and sporting nature by taking incredible leaps into the crystal clear waters of the Mediterranean Sea.
© Getty ImagesIn addition, the heads of state of the Nordic countries and Queen Mary have good friends in the country of Castilla León, such as the family of Peter Cisek, founder of Bodegas Dominio de Pingas and Hacienda Monasterio. Because of this, they often tend to flee to this part of the country.
Sweden win, Almeria
In 2013, Princess Swedish victoryia And Prince Daniel They took a plane to Almeria to rest for the Easter holidays. The royal couple, along with Princess Estelle, chose the town of Agua Amarga in the heart of the Cabo de Gata Natural Park.
© Getty ImagesThis calm and heavenly enclave is characterized by its fine sand beaches, its mild temperatures at any time of the year and its small white streets full of fashion stores. According to local media reports, the heir to the Swedish throne and her husband stayed at Uncle Kiko’s place, very close to the beach and at a beach bar. There they met Guillermo and Maxima from the Netherlands, a coincidence that delighted the neighbors.
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