Spain is typically associated with Christianity, especially since the majority of the population consider themselves Catholic. Prior to its establishment as a Christian country, Spain was actually under Muslim rule for several centuries — from 711 to 1492. Many examples of Islamic architecture can be visited …
The province of Granada has a range of climates, from the snowcapped Sierra Nevada mountains right through to the Costa Tropical. A perfect all year round destination as these Granada beach resorts have average winter temperatures of 15ºC. Amongst all the Spanish Costas, the Costa Tropical …
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 …
Madrid, the capital city of Spain is a popular tourist destination and if you are planning on moving there for further studies you have a real reason to be excited. Looking for student rooms for rent in Madrid does not have to be overly stressful. Arranging …
Ronda is located Inland from the Costa del Sol, at the heart of Malaga province. Often a place for day trippers from the Malaga coast. I think that a daytrip doesn´t quite cut it. There is much more to see in this stunning Andalusian town than …
The Camino de Santiago or Way of St James is probably the most well known hiking route in Spain. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site too. Stretching 483 miles or 778 kms, the main route begins at Roncesvalles and ends in Santiago de Compostela. Camino …
48h in Alcala de Henares Alcala de Henares is another Spanish city with stunning architecture and plenty of history. The city centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, together with the University. In November I spent a weekend exploring the main monuments. As this is well …
On a recent Autumn escape I travelled North to Valladolid to explore the region.Valladolid is a short train ride from Madrid and well known for its 5 wine regions: Ribera del Duero, Rueda, Toro, Tierra de León, and Cigales. The architecture in the city is pretty …
A city break is always a great way to beat the cooler Autumn months. Most locations in Spain have plenty of blue skies and activities to fill a 48h escape. Some of my favourite destinations for city breaks in Spain have a surprising variety of things …
Guide to Almeria City + Photos After spending many Summer days in Almeria. So I am sorting through hundreds of photos of the City and its province. Earlier this summer I took lots of photos in Seville and shared them here in the most Instagrammable Spots in …