Visiting UNESCO sites in Andalusia With plenty of UNESCO sites in Andalucia to visit and 46 UNESCO World Heritage sites in Spain. So far I managed to visit half of them. Here are my tips on visiting the UNESCO sites in Andalusia in the South of …
Discovering the history behind the mysterious Temple of Debod. On the 1st December I was in Madrid after a trip from Tel Aviv. To break up the travelling I planned 24 hours in the Spanish capital. Wandering around the Plaza España and Palacio Reial was a …
You may remember earlier this year I ran a giveaway to win a guidebook Walking in Andalucia. Well just in August a brand new guidebook all about Andalucia has been published and I´ve been sent one copy. This new book Coastal Walks in Andalucia was just …
The traditional flamenco dress is mainly worn at Andalusian Festivals. The Spanish are a lively lot and enjoy celebrating at parties, fiestas, ferias and even some weddings. The main festivals in Andalusia concentrate around Spring and Summer. I’ve visited quite a few different ferias over the …
Las Nuevas Profesiones en Gate to the Future Mañana 17 de mayo se presentará en Gate to the Future un estudio sobre el futuro del empleo que detalla muchas de las nuevas profesiones que van a tener una alta demanda en un futuro inminente, desde la …
Since January it’s been chaotic. It was great to get away to Mallorca, away from the whirlwind of activity, with a busy blog and a full time job, Easter flew by without me even noticing. I decided soon afterwards that a few days to unwind were …
A trip to Spain isn´t quite complete without visiting the Royal Alcazar in Seville. This Royal Palace is one of the most magnificent architectural works in Andalusia. Drawing inspiration from Christian and Muslim architecture, this Moorish castle reflects Spain’s History. Spain does not lack sights to …
For those who love the great outdoors, nothing beats a Lanzarote holiday. After all, this sun-kissed island boasts over 300 days of sunshine per year. If you’re planning to visit, take a look at these 5 island activities which shouldn’t be missed. Hiking the Fire Mountains …
Last Autumn I visited Girona, an historic town, North of Barcelona. Although I´d actually been there before on a short visit, I hadn´t seen much of the place.This time I would be staying for a weekend and hope to discover its catalan charm in more depth. …
Ubeda and Baeza are towns in the province of Jaen, Spain. Although they are off the main tourist track both towns are worth visiting. Especially as they are both UNESCO World Heritage sites. This summer I took a short break to find out more about this …