Sweet memories: My first tour

It was back in 2013 when I had the pleasure to welcome my first international visitors on a guided tour in Sigüenza. Joanne, from South Korea, and Tom, from Japan, fell absolutely in love with the city, its streets, food and people. It was amazing to experience how people from such different countries and cultures were so impressed by our history and traditions.

Sigüenza was celebrating the popular “Jornadas Medievales“, its Medieval Days where the city becomes a scene from the Middle Ages, with street food, music and a flea market, where people in medieval costume dresses sell their handmade products and crafts. There are several activities organized by the City Hall, including workshops and theatre performances, recreating historical facts that took place in Sigüenza, such as the rescue of Blanche of Bourbon (Doña Blanca), married to King Peter of Castile, who was locked in one of the towers of the Castle of Sigüenza in 1355.

We walked around the city and Joanne and Tom enjoyed every step on its streets. We also visited some villages in the surroundings of Sigüenza, since they wanted to make the most of their visit and see places that couldn’t be found in tourist guides. Living in a crowded, modern city as Tokio, can be rather stressful so as they said, seeing sunflower and cereal fields, and sheep peacefully grazing, was the most relaxing experience they ever had, just what they were looking for!

I felt honoured because Joanne and Tom, apart from visiting Madrid, Barcelona, Toledo, Córdoba and Granada, decided to include Sigüenza in their first visit to Spain and I am sure they were not disappointed.

Unfortunately, the Medieval Days, which should have taken place precisely this weekend (11th-12th July 2020), have been cancelled due to the pandemic. Hopefully next year, locals and visitors will enjoy them again, so write the date down on your agenda and book an incredible summer weekend to spend in Sigüenza next year.

But there’s no need to wait, Sigüenza has always something to offer. So plan your visit soon…you’ll be looking forward to coming back!