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Food Travel and Culture - Meditteranean Lifestyle in Spain, Italy and Beyond. Piccavey.com is a Travel Blog since 2011 sharing Spanish Culture, Gastronomy and looks at historic sites and more

Gran Hotel Miramar 5* GL – Five Star Malaga Luxe Escape

Gran Hotel Miramar, Malaga, Spain Gran Hotel Miramar just had its official inauguration. This elegant building on the coastline of Costa del Sol and a great addition to Malaga city. Although this building has a curious history.  I went along to discover more about this seafront location. …

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Easter Food & Craft Fair in Orgiva – Hecho en la Alpujarra

In the Alpujarra town of Orgiva Hecho en La Alpujarra is held each Easter week. Located 30 mins drive South from Granada this charming area has amazing local produce and traditional crafts. It´s handy to have all the producers from mountainside villages all under one roof in this …

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A Spanish Foodie glossary – Pintxos, Tapas & Raciones

Spanish food doesn´t always mean tapas. Often misunderstood some refer to all Spanish food as Tapas. However there are lots of other kinds of Spanish food to discover.  The serving style, portion size and the type of dish determines it´s name. (rather than the actual ingredients) It could be a …

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Cordoba Restaurants: Foodie Tips + Local Bites, Cordoba Spain

Cordoba Restaurants in Spain Cordoba is such a pretty city. Having visited many times since 2006 I now take a closer look at Cordoba Restaurants and its local Food. This time to discover Cordoba more in depth. I specifically visited lots of different restaurants, bars and cafés. …

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5 Steps to a Smoother, Smarter Spanish Adventure

In 2026, Spain remains one of the world´s most popular travel destinations. With package holidays to Spain at the top of the summer holiday wishlist for many travellers. However, the tourist experience in the country is gradually shifting towards deeper cultural immersion for a more meaningful …

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The White Lotus Vacation Spots for Glamourous Holidays

Coastline Taormina / Photo Credit Solomonn Levi The White Lotus Vacation Inspiration After watching the most recent series of The White Lotus, I was wondering about recreating these glamourous getaways in real life. Without the drama of course. The White Lotus Vacation trend of course is …

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