One of Andalucia’s best-kept secrets is the unique red river in Spain. Running 100 kilometers from Sierra Morena through the Huelva Province, it mouths out in the Atlantic Ocean by Huelva and Cadiz. The river flows through the old mining settlement of Minas de Rio Tinto where minerals and iron have been extracted from the […]
Author Archives: Linn Haglund
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Jan
Jan
After you’ve experienced all the fun things to do in Fuengirola or you’re staying long-term there, you might be ready to explore some of the many epic day trips from Fuengirola. After living in the area for more than 10 years, I’ve explored the surroundings in-depth and I’ll tell you, there are some pretty darn […]
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Jan
Jan
Costa del Sol in southern Spain is famous for its sunkissed beaches, vibrant beach bars, cheap cocktails, pumping beach clubs, and luxury yachts. It all sounds like summer, right? But what about the winter in Costa del Sol? What can you expect from the coldest months on the sun coast in Spain? With more than […]
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Jan
Jan
One of the top things to do in Cadiz is to climb the Tavira Tower (Torre Tavira) reaching 45 meters above sea level making it the highest building in the city. It’s the only one of Cadiz’s 126 watch towers that you can visit. And besides the clock tower of Cadiz Cathedral, the only place […]
ALMERIA, GRANADA, HIDDEN GEMS, HUELVA, JAEN, MALAGA, SEVILLE
10+ Bewildering hidden gems: Andalucia off the beaten path
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Jan
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When it comes to hidden gems, Andalucia has quite a few of them as most travelers head to the same destinations exploring popular Andalusian cities like Seville and Malaga or heading to coastal towns like Nerja and Fuengirola on Costa del Sol. Nonetheless, even the lesser popular destinations like Cazorla, Cadiz, and Aracena are starting […]
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Jan
Jan
Andalucia’s capital city is boosted with history, culture, and a vibrant tapas scene. It’s the city of fiestas, flamenco, and the mother of Cruzcampo. Spending only one day in Seville can be a challenge if it’s your first time in this vigorous city. There are a lot of amazing things to do in Seville and […]
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Dec
Dec
Situated in the middle of Costa del Sol, Fuengirola is one of the most popular tourist and ex-pat towns in Malaga. Boasting a long line of beaches and a backdrop of mountains, it’s not hard to understand why. If you’re headed there, you’re probably wondering what to do in Fuengirola on your holiday to start […]
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Dec
Dec
When planning your vacation to Costa del Sol, you want to get the most out of it, but it might be hard to know which towns and villages to add to your itinerary with 150 kilometers of coastline stretching from La Linea to Nerja. There are a whole lot of pretty white villages in Costa […]
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Dec
Dec
If you’re spending your vacation in Malaga you will have a lot of wonderful things to explore. But when you have completed your Malaga itinerary, you might want to discover some of the incredibly charming white villages near Malaga. There’s an array of beautiful villages near Malaga and while some of them are easily reached […]
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Dec
Dec
If you are up for visiting a castle, Malaga has quite a few interesting hilltop castles worth visiting. First of all, the city boasts two impressive castles and by heading to some of the nearby villages and towns in the province there are a whole lot of dazzling castles near Malaga that you will find […]
