This Spain blog began in 2011, initially started to share travel tips for Granada and Andalusia. Since then the number of articles has grown, so now you can find posts about most areas in Spain. There are also posts about Spanish Food, Culture in Spain, Historic monuments and Living abroad as an expat.
Granada, Almeria, Cordoba, Malaga and Barcelona are the areas where I spend most of my time. Places I know just like a local. Other places which feature are Jaen, Seville, Cadiz, Madrid, Valencia, Murcia, Catalonia, Toledo, Mallorca and the Canary Islands.
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Celebrating Todos los Santos Every 1st of November Spain celebrates Todos los Santos. In the past All Saints Day was also celebrated in England too. This festival coincided with the Celtic festival of the dead Samhain and was am important date as far back as the …
Although I have been to Antequera many times. It has taken a while to actually discover everything that this inland Malaga town has to offer. One November I revisited Antequera to see the Alcazaba which I´d not been able to visit before. Now I have actually …
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 …
Moclin, Spain Photo Credit Ingeborg van Leeuwen Where is Moclin? Moclin is a village in Southern Spain, in Granada province. It takes 40 minutes to drive to Moclin from the city of Granada. It´s 25 miles or 40kms away from the Alhambra palace. Moclin´s population …
So many travellers who visit Spain fly into one major city, like Barcelona or Madrid, and stay there. They might take a day trip, but the idea of crossing the country seems daunting and time- consuming. It’s a real shame, because you miss out on the …
Italy is the land of pasta, passion and people who can make even an argument sound like a beautiful love song so it is not surprising that millions of people decide to visit the country of love, to soak up some of the culture, and see …
Andalusia is a beautiful region of Spain. Although in the summer months the heat can be a little too much for some. After many years when I spend the entire summer in Andalusia, I thought I would share some of my tips which help me to …
A proposal is a very personal thing that could lay the foundations for your future relationship with your other half. So, getting it right is of prime importance and a large part of the proposal is the location. Could there be a more perfect proposal spot …
The Canary Islands offer a remarkable tapestry of landscapes and experiences Canary Islands offer a remarkable tapestry of landscapes and experiences, with each island possessing a unique charm. Lanzarote presents volcanic vistas, while Fuerteventura offers gorgeous golden beaches. To truly appreciate this archipelago, you should consider …
If you are planning a move to Spain, or an extended trip, there are several things to consider. Spain is a large and diverse country, full of fascinating history and traditions. It also has lots of different languages and dialects. Where is it that you want …