Spain has many beautiful and exciting cities to visit in all its provinces. However, Andalucía has many iconic cities to visit for culture and history. The renowned travel blog, Planet D, has revealed a list of the 16 best cities for sightseeing in the country, with Sevilla, Malaga, Cordoba and Granada among the best. Best cities in Andalucía, Spain for sightseeing...
Sevilla is an incredible city, full of beautiful architecture and more. For those travelers yet to visit, May 2024 could be the ideal time, especially if they are fans of the hard rock band AC/DC. The iconic band is setting out on a grand European tour this year after a break of eight years. After the band announced its upcoming European tour, fans are understandably...
Andalucía in southern Spain is famous for its beautiful pueblos blancos or villas blancas, which translates to White Villages. They spread over the hillsides in startling white against the green vegetation and streets are lined with pretty flowers. However, among these beautiful white villages is one that is blue – and for a very good reason. In its past...
Located on Calle Duque de Rivas, 7 in Madrid, Spain, is La Gatoteca, the perfect café for cat lovers. Here, you not only get to enjoy a good cup of coffee but also make a new feline friend to spoil for a while. The coffee doesn’t exactly come cheap, but it is worth the price to spoil a cute cat and maybe adopt one. La Gatoteca – the perfect café for cat lovers in...
Hotel Marqués de Riscal makes a strong architectural statement as it stands over the traditional Basque town of Elciego. Meanwhile, Frank O. Gehry designed this weird and wonderful building, and was dubbed by Vanity Fair as “the most important architect of our age.” Looking at the architect’s work online quickly reveals why. Gehry is a Canadian-American Pritzker...
Imagine a village of just 690 residents boasting a Guinness World Record of 11 bars. According to research, Enix in Almeria has more bars per 1,000 inhabitants than any other town or village in Spain. Our first thought was how do all those businesses still run successfully with so few people in the village? Meanwhile, some of the eateries have been open for...
Readers were recently introduced to two fascinating locations in Spain – one related to Vikings and the other to witches. However, that witch destination isn’t alone, as the small village of Soportujar also celebrates witchy things. Read on to find out what you can see in the village while on a day trip from Granada. Soportujar in Spain and its witches When glancing...
The Paradores of Spain are iconic and luxurious hotels, often set in historic buildings such as palaces, medieval castles, monasteries and convents. Some are set in modern buildings, but all offer the same level of quality. Moreover, they are surrounded by beautiful countryside or historic cities. In each case, the paradores are convenient to popular landmarks and...
Travelers planning a vacation in Spain mostly think of major cities like Madrid or Barcelona. They book a visit to the beautiful beaches on the country’s coasts. However, for anyone looking for a truly memorable Spanish vacation can experience Vikings and witches in local events. Read on to find out more about the weird side of Spain and when you can experience these...
Spain is currently experiencing a severe drought which has had serious effects throughout most of the country. However, while the continuing drought is extremely worrying, there is one positive aspect that emerges from the disaster. In the small Spanish village of Sant Roma de Sau in Catalunya, Spain, a sunken, 11th-century church has reemerged from the town’s water...