If you’re looking for a historical city surrounded by incredible nature in Andalucia that’s highly underrated, Baza in Granada province might just be the place for you. I’ve been there several times and love the local vibe and the historical old town. You can also visit the remains of an ancient Ibero-Roman city just a […]
Category Archives: HIDDEN GEMS
ALMERIA, GRANADA, HIDDEN GEMS, HUELVA, JAEN, MALAGA, SEVILLE
15 Bewildering hidden gems: Andalucia off the beaten path
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Nov
Nov
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 Cabo de Gata […]
19
Nov
Nov
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. […]
CORDOBA, HIDDEN GEMS, WHITE VILLAGES
Sierras Subbeticas Road Trip Itinerary For Adventurous Travelers
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May
May
Looking for a lesser-traveled road trip in Andalucia? Then I highly recommend the beautiful Sierras Subbeticas Natural Park across the Cordoba province. The region is a UNESCO Global Geopark with incredible geological sites that were once at the bottom of the prehistoric Tethys Sea. After campervanning full-time in Andalucia for the last 2 years, we’ve […]
07
Mar
Mar
Looking for a different destination in southern Spain for your next vacation? Torrenueva, Granada Spain is a fabulous beach town home to the first suspension bridge in Spain that crosses the Mediterranean. This was what drew us to this little jewel in the first place, and I must say we were positively surprised by the […]
01
Jul
Jul
Not many places steal your heart like Calahonda. Granada’s Costa Tropical boasts glittering turquoise water with visibility that reminds me of the Caribbean. The pebbly beaches make the water crystal clear and Granada’s Calahonda beach town happens to be located right next to a steep cliffside with caves and secluded beaches making it the ideal […]
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Jan
Jan
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 […]
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Oct
Oct
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 […]