Looking for the best beaches in Andalucia? Southern Spain is jam-packed with beautiful beaches, some more popular than others, and some are more easily accessible than others. While it’s easy to stay local and go to the nearest beach from your hotel, sometimes it’s really worth going on a road trip exploring different beaches farther […]
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Most people are unaware that Granada has a coastline, but there is a short and splendid coast belonging to the province, Costa Tropical. In fact, the beaches in Granada are amazing. Most of Granada’s beaches are far from the fine-sanded ones that you might be used to on the beaches in Cadiz and even Huelva. […]
Planning a day trip to Badajoz in Extremadura? Look no further! There’s so much to see and do that you’ll have no problems enjoying your day. We recently spent a while in Badajoz, using the city as a base for exploring the area and also some places across the Portuguese border, like Elvas, which is […]
Looking for the best things to do in Badajóz in 2 days for your next trip to Spain? Look no further! We just spent some weeks in the city and loved it so much. There are so many things to do in the city, yet most visitors just go on a day trip to Badajoz. […]
If you’re asking yourself, “Is Badajoz worth visiting?” you’re in the right place! We recently spent a few weeks in Badajoz, using the city as a base for visiting nearby cities both in Spain and in Portugal. We absolutely LOVED it! So if you ask me, YES, it’s worth visiting Badajoz! There are so many […]
You’re planning to spend 3 days in Seville and are not sure what to do. Then you’re in good hands! If there’s one city that has a special place in my heart, it’s Seville, Andalusia’s charming capital city. I first set foot there in 2003, I’ve lived there twice, and it has been my second […]
The stunning capital city of Andalucia is blessed with the refreshing Guadalquivir River, making it the perfect place for a river cruise. Seville is wonderful from the river, and both locals and tourists use the Guadalquivir frequently for water activities. While you can’t swim in the river, you will see groups of kayaks, paddleboards, and […]
Niebla Spain is one of those incredible hidden gems in Andalucia that truly deserves more attention. The whitewashed village is mostly known for its castle, but there’s more to see within the old city walls. The city was built atop a Roman colony and was one of the most important walled settlements in the ancient Al-Ándalus. […]
Often being referred to as the “ugliest capital in Andalucia”, Huelva has surprisingly cool things to see if you just know where to look. It wasn’t that many years ago that I actually stepped into the city myself, mostly because the other cities in Andalucia are so incredibly beautiful that they got my attention time […]
La Herradura, Almuñecar, Spain, is a lovely coastal town in Granada’s Costa Tropical. The meaning of the name is The Horseshoe, so it is no surprise that is located in a bay, formed like a horseshoe. While other beach towns in Andalucia see a chaotic summer season, La Herradura, Granada, is a lot more laid […]
When visiting the historic city of Granada in southern Spain, there is so much to consider and so many incredible sights to plan for so that you get the most out of your visit, including sorting out the accommodation. After visiting the city more times than I can count, I’m here to help you sort […]