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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Discover essential tips for hassle-free car rentals abroad, from choosing the right vehicle to avoiding hidden fees. Renting a car in Alicante gives full freedom to explore the Costa Blanca at your own pace. Based on my experience, many travellers still believe that a large deposit …
Over the years of travelling around, I have stayed in many airport hotels. Although they aren´t usually my first choice in the travel plan, sometimes they can be very useful and a practical choice for the savvy traveller. I find staying at Airport hotels very handy …
This June I visited the Balearic island of Menorca. I visited over 20 years ago I remember it being a quiet family beach destination. Yet on my recent trip I discovered much more on the island than I expected. With ancient Taiolitic remains, an interesting food …
At this time of your in the UK, USA or other European countries Christmas Tree Light switch on is a big event. Often celebrated with a local celebrity to push the button. In Spain & Western Europe the Nativity Scene is the main feature in homes …
A festival in February celebrating Spain’s first almond blossom, travellers arrive at Gran Canaria International Airport, eager to experience the unique cultural festival held in the remote mountain village of Tejeda. As they journey inland from the coastal plains of Las Palmas, the landscape transforms into …
Andalucia, the region in Southern Spain has now been home for me for many years. I am lucky to be able to enjoy amazing beaches and cities full of history right my doorstep. This area has many traditional festivals and is also the birthplace of Flamenco …
Valencia is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city on the Mediterranean coast of Spain. With a population of around 800,000, its the Valencian Autonomous Community´s Capital. That region also includes the Castellon and Alicante provinces too. The city is famous for Valencia oranges, Paella and Falla Festival. It …
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 …
Northern Spain is truly a great place for foodies. To Eat in Gijon , enjoying typical Asturian Food was pure delight. You will be spolit for choice when you visit. My 4 day city break in Gijon surprised me, it was my first time in the region and …
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 …