You just realized there’s a fairytale castle on Costa del Sol and want to check it out? I don’t blame you! When I first found out about the impressive Colomares Castle, Spain hides in the hills overlooking Benalmadena’s coast, I directly added it to my bucket list! There is no doubt, that visiting Colomares Castle […]
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Andalucia is the perfect summer destination and you might struggle to find the perfect southern Spain beach town to spend your holidays. After living in the area for years, I have picked out the coolest beach towns in southern Spain and put them in one post so that you easily can start planning your vacation. […]
The beaches in Cadiz, Spain, are any adventure traveler’s favorites! Wild and untamed by all the wind that hits the Atlantic Ocean, perfect for any water sports like surfing, kite surfing, and windsurfing. On quieter days, the paddleboards come out and the beaches are freckled with people sunbathing and taking walks. Some beaches are situated […]
As one of Andalucia’s most underrated cities, Jaen is often unheard of even among expats that have lived in the southern region for years. Dominated by the Santa Catalina Castle the city is surrounded by olive groves and mountains. In fact, this is where 60 percent of Spain’s olive oil comes from and the region […]
Between the coastal sand dunes in southern Spain, you find a small bohemian paradise. Los Caños de Meca, Cadiz. For any free spirits in love with the authentic, art, music, kite surfing, and astounding beaches this is exactly the place to be. The summer paradise for the lovers of Andalucia off the beaten path. But […]
In the shadows of Seville and the rising popularity of Cadiz, Jerez de la Frontera gets way less attention than it deserves. The quaint little city boasts energy and traditional character and is a popular getaway among locals from nearby cities and towns. Being mainly known for its sherry, Jerez de la Frontera has so […]
Barranco Blanco is a piece of calm and magic and feels like a world away from the busy sunshine coast and only a short day trip from Malaga in southern Spain. Walking through the thick bamboo forest to the sound of the clear stream of running water this could just as well have been in […]
You’re heading on a day trip to Malaga and not sure what to see and do. There are so many amazing things to do in the city that I can totally understand it’s hard to figure out what to prioritize with only one day in Malaga. In this Malaga itinerary, I’ve made sure to add […]
It can get quite overwhelming looking for the best day trips from Malaga as there is so much to explore around the city. After living for ten years at Costa del Sol in Malaga, I have covered most of the province and surrounding regions. I have been to most of the beaches and white villages […]
The southern part of Spain is dotted with lovely whitewashed villages and towns and you should definitely add more than one of them to your itinerary. They are a great part of this cultural corner of the country and played a big role in history. While it can be hard to pick out which ones […]