Spending a Night In a Spanish Town Stuck in Time (Chinchón)
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- čas přidán 10. 04. 2021
- Chinchón is one of Spain's most gorgeous medieval towns, and it's only 45 minutes from Madrid! Venga, let’s go! 🥝
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Hola, Spain lovers! We're James and Yoly. James is a New Zealander, and Yoly is from Spain. And we both live in Madrid. This channel is all about giving you a local insight into life in Spain, and helping you experience this country like a local when you come to visit (or live!). If that sounds like your kind of thing, bienvenid@!
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Who's been to Chinchón? How was your experience! Yoly and I loved being there :)
We have!
Used to buy our garlic there when we lived in Madrid, and have a sopa de ajo.
not yet sadly
A few times. You need to watch some of the bars in the Plaza Mayor if you look like a guiri unfortunately.
I am a Chinchónete Vallecano Expat Brit and have lived in Chinchón for a long time. Pre and post Covid (I hope), there are loads of things to see: music in the summer evenings, live theatre representing people associated with the Pueblo. Did you notice the cross in the wall going up to the church from the square? It represents a vecino who was killed in the rebellion against the French. Also, in Easter we have the famous pasión de chinchón where the vecinos reenact scenes from the passion (the last supper and crucifixion are in the square). There is also a brilliant pasión in Morata de Tajuña nearby. As for wine, I can heartily recommend the Pueblo Colmenar de Oreja (Colmenar of the ear: brilliant name) just 4km from Chinchon which has a nice wine festival most years in times of vendimia (and also does a brilliant representation of the levantamiento contra los franceses)I. I first went to the wine festival nearly 20 years ago and the wine was un drinkable. Nowadays there is some fabulous wine. The vinos de Madrid have improved loads. Finally for those who are into the history of the civil war, there is a really interesting museum in Morata and on route to Chinchon from Madrid at the turn off to Morata, you might see some crosses and a great big fist. These are memorials to the international brigades. And some of the Republicans who died. One of the big battles was fought near here. You might even be able to make out some of the trenches on the hillside. You can see the famous Suicide Hill and the main memorial to the international brigade (made of bits of metal they find on the battlefield) a couple of kilometers up the road to San Martín.
I'm following you for a few years now and Yolli being pregnant makes me very happy for the two of you! All the best!
Thank you!!
@@spainrevealed congratulations
Yaayyyy!!! A little Spanish Kiwi! 👶 🥝 Enhorabuena!
¡Oh, Yoli is pregnant. how nice! ¡Felicidades!
My Family owned a Castle for a few hours, or until the ocean beach waves reclaimed it.
So, so happy for you both. Fantastic news. 😊
You both look very happy, congratulations on the baby!
Thank you!
Yoli being pregnant is fantastic news and deserves its own video! We love you!
I knew she was pregnant. It was the first thing I thought when I watched your last couple of videos. Congratulations to you both.
My GF said to me a few weeks ago "heh... I bet she's pregnant, and it's a girl!"🤣🤣🤣 I guess women know things that men don't!
I was thinking that too, but I thought maybe she has just put on a bit of weight 😂
10 minutes in the video I ask my wife "wanna have a glass of wine?" And she replies "yes, and olives".
I didn't take my eyes off the screen during the entire video. I was enthralled by everything. As usual, the historical information was super interesting to me. And that local beautiful red wine was beckoning me to visit. That glass of anise was quite full. You must give off some type of vibe that makes people pour a lot of alcohol in a glass for you. In the last video, you had an obscene amount of gin with some tonic. I loved the room you stayed, along with that magnificent tub. Perfect for truly soaking the entire body. I have no words for that cocido. You could survive a week just from eating that meal.
The red wine was damn fine Gina!
Chinchón played a major role in 1956's "Around the World in 80 Days", in which Mexican actor Cantinflas, in the role of Passepartout, enters the bull ring of Chinchón. The scene is sensational in that the plaza and balconies have been crammed (absolutely crammed!) with extras (10,000 or so!) in traditional attire. Prior to the bullfight is a festival scene that introduces the square in all it's festive glory. Dons, Doñas, matadors, horses, carriages, just old time Hollywood spectacle!
I only wish the color were better quality.
Your videos make me miss Madrid so much 😔
Great beginning of my Saturday watching this enjoyable video. I definitely learned a new saying from Yoly about the tomato sauce...."so it doesn't repeat on you"! I love that!!! And James is sporting his new t-shirt! Thanks for another beautiful escape in Spain 🤍
I want to be the kind of dad who wears t-shirts. I think... Thanks Deanne!
For me, Chinchón seems to be one of the more interesting places of Spain you've made a video about sor far, I hope to see it with my very eyes one day.
Also, congratulations on your little girl, guys! :)
Congratulations James and Yoli. I'm very pleased for you, that's wonderful news. My wife and I went to Chinchon a while back whilst staying in Madrid. There is no train station at Chinchon so if you want to visit without a car you need to take the number 337 bus which is located outside the Conde de Casal metro station in Madrid. It's not too much of a hassle and you can pay for the ticket on the bus. There's probably only one or two journeys each way daily. We had a drink and a walk around the Parador before exploring further. A meal in the plaza is obligatory on a first visit. I just had a bowl of home made sopa de ajo before watching this vid. I remember a great panaderia run by a highly extroverted lady. One of the reasons I tell people to visit Madrid is the ease with which they can visit great places like Chinchon which orbit the city.
Felicidades en su embarazo James y Yoli!!!
Nice camiseta at the start of video James. 😁
Chinchón is now on our list (ever growing) for next visit.
Thanks once again.
Thank you Robert!
👶Congratulations!! 🥳 In addition, the Paradores videos are my favorite, I always have to watch them twice, one time right after the other 😊 Thank you!
I am a history buff and a geek about visiting off-the-beaten track villages and castle ruins, but I have to admit that I had never heard of Chinchón. I have been down the Madrid-Albacete highway so many times to get to Murcia and the beach and I kick myself for not having seen such an interesting place in my travel books and ventured off the motorway to spend an hour or two visiting. But then, I´m sure if I had dared to do so, I would have heard a chorus of boos from grandchildren eager to get to those warm Mediterranean waters. They still remember how I deprived them of precious beach time when I detoured to see Isabela la Católica's birthplace in Madrigal de las Altas Torres, Ávila Province.
Spain is so beautiful. Can’t wait to get back there once everything settles down. Congrats.
You guys are one reason I still haven't given up on my dreams to live in Spain. Your videos are full of love and genuine interest on the culture and the country. Happy that you have one more addition to your lovely life. Salud guys ❤️
Such a beautiful place to expose us to. Definitely on our list for our next trip. As always you both bring such warmth and joy to each new adventure. Thank you again.
Thank you Art!
A Baby Girl! CONGRATULATIONS Yoly & James!!!! Im very happy for you both!!!!
It's great you were there when it wasn't so crowded, especially during a pandemic. I love the wines of Spain and Portugal. I like it when James mentions the region and the name of the wine. Thank you.
Thank you for a quality review of this Spanish gem.
You two are the most delightful couple. I hope our paths intersect one day. 😊
Enhorabuena pareja👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻bieeeeen...
Congratulations! Best of luck to you both and your soon to be little girl.
We are watching this video for the 10th time but this time we are in a room at the Parador de Chinchon! Yesterday we were at the Parador de Cuenca and today Chinchon! These Parador hotels are amazing, thank you SO much for recommending them. We will be staying at more of them in the coming years. Next stop Madrid and a Devour tour!!!!
Awesome guys!!
This was the Don Quixote of CZcams videos - complete in every way: tradition, modernity, history, emotion, curiosity, comedy, longing for the past and looking forward to the future. And most importantly, Felicidades! :)
CONGRATULATIONS 🥳 wishing you both the very best.👨👩👧............🤗🇨🇦
Another winner! Excelente. Gracias.
Congrats guys!!! amazing approach of each video!!!
Siiiii pero que bien!!
¡Enhorabuena chicos!
Que todo vaya así de bien 💛
Congratulations! So happy for the both of you!
Finally!! I’ve been waiting anxiously!! For your next video.
Congratulations! ¡Enhorabuena! Me alegra mucho la noticia, les envío un fuerte abrazo :D
Congratulations, guys! You are such a joy to watch !
Wonderful video. Congrats for the baby!
Congratulations!!! And thank you for another gorgeous video. So many romantic towns in Spain.
Great video, Chinchón looks amazing and wishing you both much happiness for the lovely news!
Another great video and congratulations on your happy news :)
Congratulations! Such a beautiful town. Love all your videos, so informative and entertaining. Well done!
Ohmygosh💕. Congratulations!!! I had spontaneous tears of joy.
Congratulations! I'm very happy for you both. Plus thanks for a wonderful video tour.
Congratulations James and Yoli! Such a wonderful news
Congrats! Exciting news!
As always, terrific video. ¡Felicidades! on the happy news.
Awe! Congrats on the baby, I have loved watching this channel grow
Congratulations to both of you. I’m so happy for you! 🥳🥳🥳 🍾 🍾🍾❤️❤️❤️
Congratulations 👶🏼🥳🥰 Great video look forward to u 2 every Sunday can’t wait to come back x
Fantastic video as always. Congratulations on the exciting news! 👶 Stay safe x
Congrats on new addition to the family. Lovely food and town. Beautiful
Those caves are amazing.
Congratulations!! Lovely video as always ☺️
Such a beautiful video. And I'm so happy for your growing family. Congratulations guys.
Felicidades chicos, contento por vosotros de verdad! Os sigo desde hace tiempo y me alegra saber que amplías familia. Un abrazo
Many congratulations! What lovely news 💖
Nice trip video as usual. Congrats for the baby, people 👍🎊🎉
Love all your content and following you for a couple of years, so I am delighted about your news ! Congratulations.
I love your videos! You guys are a great couple. So informative and fun to watch!
Hello guys - thanks for another great video and for sharing the news about the baby. I am really happy for you and look forward to following your new journey!
Another great video you two!!! Also, congratulations on the baby news!!!!
Enhorabuena! The news of the baby really warmed my heart..so happy for you guys 🙌🏽
Aah such lovely news , many congratulations,delighted for you both🥰
Thanks for another fun Spain adventure. Congratulations as well!!
Congratualtions to you both !. Fantastic video, seeing the town, the food and that beautiful hotel. Thankyou again x
Awww. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! 🥳 Miles de bendiciones para ustedes y su bella familia que empieza a crecer. 💖
Thnk you for the videos guys! Congrats on the baby girl !!
Congratulations!! I was about to ask in the last video, but thought that it was best for you to do the official announcement:-).
And needless to say, another great video. Can’t wait to be back in Spain.
Bravo guys. Enhorabuena!
Congratulations! Wishing you all the VERY best for you two and your little one!
Congratulations with this awesome news! 👍😊
Beautiful town. We went there in the late 70s for the food, drink and bullfights. They set up a portable ring in the square.
Did it look much different Keith?
Congratulations 🍾🎉🎈🎊 guys!!!!
Chinchón looks like a great place to visit and your video is inspiring! Thanks James and Yoli!
Good luck on your delivery, Yolly! Keep breathing steady. Blessings!
I loved this adventure of yours. ❤️My favourite thing in this video apart from the delicious wine and food is the transition that you used. 😍
So happy for you both!!! Congratulations! What a lucky baby!
Wonderful video! I would love to see Chinchón. Congratulations on the upcoming arrival of your little one!
I love these videos where you visit and explore a Spanish town. Please make as many of these as you can. I’m living through you!
Enhorabuena 🎉🎊🎈 Thanks for sharing videos like these. Since I can’t travel internationally and Spain is my favorite country this really scratches the itch.
First time watching the channel- great high quality videos. Looking forward to learning more about Spain!
i love your videos and this one is perfect and congratulations to both of you!
Watching an episode of Spain Revealed on the weekends is the most relaxing thing i can think of ! These two have the ability to transport me to spain ! Cant wait to see the family adventures when the baby comes ! Thank you guys !
Ooo super congratulations!! ❤️
Wow, congratulations to you both! Love your videos and so looking forward to move to Spain.
Congratulations to you both! 🎉🎊 Make the Spain Revealed team bigger and bigger! Looking forward to being able to go on a Devour tour again.
Congratulations 🥳 I’m so happy for you guys 😁
Great video- Another place to put on the "Must See" list for when we can travel. Congratulations to you both on the baby news.💛💚
Wow! another cute city to check out when I visiting again. Thanks for all the mini trips you guys take.
Also congratulations on your baby girl.
Congratulations! Been a fan of you two for some time now.
Hi James and Yoly:) Thanks a lot for the absolutely beautiful video! I couldn't imagine that there are so many nice and cozy places around Madrid and I've very grateful for revealing them to us!
There really is so much here!
Congratulations! Thank you for the beautiful impressions of Chinchón.
This was one of your best!
planning to study in Spain and your channel really helps me learn more about this country. thanks
Enhorabuena, pareja. Muchísimas felicidades, que vaya todo muy bien.
Felicidades. Me da muchísimo gusto que estén esperando. I am truly so happy for you both. I have been watching you from Los Ángeles, CA USA for a long time. Thank you for sharing this. Felicidades otra vez y saludos desde 🇺🇸.
Congratulations guys my family and I are so happy to hear the beautiful news that Yolli is pregnant.
Amazing video with amazing news and beautiful place and food and wine
Sending big hugs and big thumbs up
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