Have you heard of a charming town in Huelva province called Aracena. Located in the Sierra de Aracena in Western Andalucia, this inland location was one that I recently discovered. Exploring lesser known destinations in Spain is one of my hobbies since I moved to the …
When most people head off to the beaches and the Costas around Andalusia. I like to explore lesser known towns and villages. So this month I am heading inland to the unspoilt Jaen town of Alcala la Real. Este post esta disponible en Español> Visitar Alcala La …
Summer is here and there are few things better than getting to an Andalucia Music Festival or two. Heading into the sunshine and dancing along to your favorite acts. If you’re visiting the south of Spain, this years festival season has many dates and world class …
I have to confess that I hadn´t visited Sevilla for quite some time. After returning from a city break in this beautiful city in Summer 2021, I´m sharing the places I visited in this latest post. Here´s my experience of the city which is the Capital …
Jaen Province is not usually the first stop for International travellers visiting Andalusia. Yet the food scene in this corner of Southern Spain should not be overlooked. Not only is it the World Capital of Olive Oil Production. It also has lots more local produce that …
Today´s article comes from a charming town on the Costa del Sol called Frigiliana. Listed as one of Los Pueblos Mas Bonitos de España. It´s lofty location gives great views of the Mediterranean sea from it´s whitewashed streets. In May I spent a few days …
On my travels around Spain, I spend lots of time exploring historic buildings and monuments. No matter which part of the country I´m in, Queen Isabella of Castile appears in the history of the town. This key figure seems to crop up even in the most …
I´ve visited Baeza three or four times now. Mostly in Summer, when the intense Andalusian heat pounds down on the cobbled streets. This visit was in January on an icy cold winter day. Baeza together with it´s grand neighbour Úbeda is one of the gems of …
Almeria Spain was just declared Gastronomic Capital of Spain for 2019. The eastern corner of Andalucia is very sunny and where most European produce is grown. Currently Almeria has 31,614 hectares of greenhouses and is often called the Pantry of Europe. Almeria Spain CEG 2019 Capital Española de …
Castles in Spain When you drive around Spain, you´ll soon come across a castle, tower or fortress. Castles in Spain abound, so I am going to share some of the best examples in Andalucia. I have visited all of these sites however there are still many …