Category Archives: DESTINATIONS

10 Epic day trips from Granada

Granada day trips - Antequera

Especially if you’re spending winter in Andalucia, Granada is an epic destination for culture, history, and nature lovers. While many travelers only spend one day in Granada before moving on to continue their Andalucia itinerary, Granada is actually a great place to base yourself for going on day trips. From exploring enchanting white villages in […]

Exactly where to find free parking in Seville in 2024

Free parking in Seville

One of the most stressful moments on a road trip is usually finding parking in the big cities, and if you’re a little bit like me, you prefer getting the free ones so you can spend your budget on the top attractions instead. If you’re on an Andalucia road trip, chances are you’ll include Seville […]

What to expect from Rute, Cordoba: A hidden treasure in the spectacular Sierras Subbéticas

Rute Cordoba patios

You might not even have heard about Rute before now and that’s why you’re looking for information to see if it’s worth a visit. I hadn’t heard about it either. Truth is, I was spending some time in the nearby town of Cuevas de San Marcos when I talked with a local that suggested we […]

Breathtaking beaches in Huelva: Recommended by a local

Huelva beaches - La Bota beach

When going to the beach, Huelva might not be the first place you think of in Andalucia, still being quite off the beaten path in southern Spain. Being the undoubtedly most underrated beach destination in the region, Huelva boasts a coastline of pristine beaches extending from the more famous Cadiz beaches on the wind-swept Atlantic […]

How to visit Colomares Castle, Spain (and exactly what to expect!)

Colomares Castle Spain

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 […]

Summer in Andalucia: 12 Coolest beach towns in southern Spain

Best coastal towns Andalucia - San Jose

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. […]