EVER wanted to visit the Alhambra but don’t like the crowds? Try this hidden replica in Spain’s Sevilla. Nestled in the heart of Sevilla province, just a 40-minute drive from the Andalucian capital, lies the historic town of Paradas. This charming locale boasts a...
IT’s not the Alhambra in Granada, and it’s not the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona. Nor is it Sevilla’s Giralda. No, all three have been outshone by the Mezquita-Catedral de Córdoba (Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba) to claim the title of Spain’s most beloved monument,...
Granada | Image credit: Jorge Fernández Salas/Unsplash When I stepped off the bus into Granada’s town centre, the city buzzed with an energy I couldn’t quite place — part ancient, part modern, and entirely captivating. Fresh from the sunny island of Mallorca, I...
Situated just opposite Granada’s huge cathedral is Mercado San Agustin, the city’s best food market. This densely-packed cluster of stalls sell meat, fruit, vegetables, olive oils, cheeses, and wines of the highest quality, and is also home to some excellent little...
Friday, 18 October 2024, 15:48 The Christmas sweets company La Estepeña, located in the Seville town of Estepa, has a museum in its factory. Here, as well as seeing how they prepare their sweets, you will also find a chocolate city. Every year they recreate a part of...
This blog may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy for more info. Granada is an absolute must-see destination during your travels in Nicaragua. As the oldest colonial city in the Americas, Granada is brimming with rich cultural history, natural beauty,...
Granada is our favorite city in Spain. Of all the places we visited, it’s one of two cities that we could really see ourselves living in. Oviedo is the other. Framed by the nearby Sierra Nevada mountains, there’s so much to love and so many things to do in Granada....