Category Archives: HIDDEN GEMS

Niebla Spain Itinerary: A Hidden Treasure Full of History!

Me visiting Niebla Castle. Overlooking the entire castle is among the best things to do in Niebla Spain!

Niebla Spain is one of those incredible hidden gems in Andalucia that truly deserves more attention. The whitewashed village is mostly known for its castle, but there’s more to see within the old city walls. The city was built atop a Roman colony and was one of the most important walled settlements in the ancient Al-Ándalus. […]

Riotinto Huelva: How to see the unique red river in Spain

Rio Tinto Huelva

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 […]

The best hidden gems in Cadiz Spain that you didn’t know about!

Cadiz hidden gem

Cadiz has long been one of my favorite cities in Andalucia. I’ve spent time there with locals, partied at the carnival, surfed the Atlantic waves, and relaxed on the windswept Cadiz beaches. I’ve also covered all the top things to do in Cadiz as a tourist, like visiting the cathedral, climbing the Tavira tower, and […]