A Guide to a Scenic walk around the Alhambra. This 1 hour walk (if you walk at a steady pace) takes you from the city center to the Alhambra forest, around the walls of the Alhambra, and back down the other side of the Alhambra back into the center. It’s a great walk because of […]
The Patios of Córdoba – what you should know
The Patios of Córdoba – what you should know. Every year, in May, Córdoba has festival called the Patios of Córdoba. In 2025, it runs from May 5th to May 18th. The Patios of Córdoba are a flower and courtyard festival in one, a chance to visit different courtyards all over the city and admire […]
Is Calpe worth Visiting? And Impressions…
Is Calpe worth Visiting? Calpe was one of the places at the top of my list when planning our Alicante trip. Why? I wanted to do that Peñón de Ifach hike. But not everyone may want to do that hike. For those: is Calpe still worth Visiting? That might depend on what you expect from a visit. […]
Visiting the beautiful town of Guadalest (Alicante province)
Visiting the beautiful town of Guadalest. It’s one of the prettiest little towns in Spain, its beauty a combination of medieval architecture and not one but two castles overlooking stunning geographic beauty. Its official name is El Castell de Guadalest and it is part of the Association of the Most Beautiful Villages of Spain. It is one […]
Why you should avoid Barcelona in 2025…and where to go instead
Why you should avoid Barcelona in 2025…and where to go instead For years Barcelona has grappled with overtourism. 2024 brought protests and even had locals squirting tourists with water guns. It will only be worse in 2025. It is one of 3 Spanish destinations that Fodor’s Travel has added to their “No List” as places […]
Hiking the Peñón de Ifach (Calpe, Alicante)
All you need to know about hiking the Peñón de Ifach (Calpe, Alicante). It’s one of the most distinguishable features of the Costa Blanca, a huge limestone outcrop rising from the sea. The Phoenicians (who arrived in the area around 800 BC) called it the “Northern Rock”, in contrast to the Rock of Gibraltar which was the […]
