Monsul Beach, Cabo de Gata, Almeria is one of the most picturesque beaches in Spain. Situated in a plain natural park area, it is a semi-remote beach surrounded by sand dunes and volcanic rock formations. Made famous after local artist David Bisbal filmed scenes for the music video for his biggest hit Ave Maria, Monsul […]
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One of the prettiest white villages near Malaga and probably one of the most popular places to visit in Costa del Sol, is elegantly perched on the hillside of Sierra de Mijas overlooking Fuengirola’s and Mija’s coastline. While most tourists just go to the village for a few hours to browse the picturesque whitewashed village, […]
If you are spending time in Seville and have explored the top things to do in Seville, you might want to explore more of the region. The region has inherited so much from the Romans, the Visigoths, the Moors, and later the Christians. By exploring the towns and villages near Seville, you can deep dive […]
Carmona, Seville, is one of the many stunning towns surrounding the Andalusian capital city. As one of the oldest towns in Andalucia, you can enjoy a mishmash of architectural styles and great things to do in Carmona, Spain. Famed for its impressive city gates, Alcazar, and impressive Parador, Carmona boast ancient Roman archaeological finds and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]