If you like climbing mountains, you should consider a Mulhacen hike next time you visit Spain. Mulhacen is a part of the Sierra Nevada mountain range and the highest mountain in continental Spain and the Iberian Peninsula with its towering 3479 meters. In fact, Mulhacen is the highest mountain outside the Alps in all of […]
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Most people think Barcelona, Madrid, Malaga, and Seville when you mention Spain. These are all breathtaking destinations, but so much tourism! If you are a little bit like me, you like to get a little off the trodden path. Though Spain is among the most visited countries in Europe with over 80 million international tourists […]
Getting lost in the narrow streets of Toledo’s old town is like getting lost in time. There is no corner without a spectacular medieval building you need to explore before you keep walking. Probably even in the wrong direction of where you planned to. With so many incredibly wonderful distractions it is hard to get […]
Tramuntana is a mountain range on the northwest coast of Mallorca and a UNESCO World Heritage site. The multitude of mesmerizing views and eye-catching villages make the area perfect for a Mallorca road trip. Mallorca is widely known as a beach resort destination, although the island has so much more to offer. There are hundreds […]
Mijas Pueblo is known for its Donkey Taxis. Bus tours travel daily to the idyllic Spanish village loaded with tourists from all over the world. They all want to tour the white village by donkey back. The village is situated halfway up the mountain with stunning views over the coastline of Costa del Sol. The […]
Animal tourism, RESPONSIBLE TOURISM, SPAIN
Meet the rescued donkeys and mules at El Refugio del Burrito
“You are lucky. Paco de Lucía is normally not very fond of cuddles, seems like he likes you”. I turned around to see the sanctuary worker smile at me. Paco de Lucía, a nearly 9-year-old rescued mule was pressing his adorable face outside the paddock, begging for more cuddles as he made the funniest frowns […]
