Visiting magical Segovia Segovia was one of the highlights of our one-month trip through Spain. Not only does it have some incredible attractions, it’s one of the most beautiful towns in Spain (it looks like something out of a fairy tale). What to See in Segovia Segovia is a UNESCO World Heritage site and has […]
48 Hours in Madrid
48 Hours in Madrid I was surprised how much we liked Madrid. What is so impressive about Madrid: it’s the architecture, a mix of styles including Art Deco, Neo-Plateresque, and “Eclecticism”. Madrid is a city of wide boulevards, high buildings and large squares. It’s all very impressive. Off the boulevards are neighbourhoods with quaint bars […]
The Medieval Walls of Ávila
There are plenty of sights in Ávila but the key highlight, and the reason to go there, are the city’s Medieval Walls*. Fully intact and surrounding the town (with a 2.5 km perimeter), they are the best-preserved Medieval Walls in Spain and are the primary reason why Ávila is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. * There […]
The Parador de Toledo
I’ve previously written about the Paradors of Spain and how we want to visit them all. The Parador de Toledo is the 1st Parador that we’ve visited. It ended up being a great experience and the perfect way to celebrate our 12th wedding anniversary. The Parador de Toledo is a “modern” Parador, having been completed […]
Cordoba’s Incredible Mezquita (in photos)
Cordoba’s Incredible Mezquita (in photos) We’ve visited the Mezquita several times now, it is for us the most spectacular building in Spain. The Mezquita is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, one of the 12 Treasures of Spain, and one of the Top 3 attractions in Andalusia (along with the Alhambra in Granada and the Real Alcazar in Seville). It is […]
Living in Malaga (why it’s not the place for us)
Living in Malaga We hear a lot of people saying that they’re considering living in Malaga. Most of them have never been to Malaga but they’re attracted by promises of sunny weather, a lively city life, lots of nature, as well as a vibrant expat community. When we came to Spain in search of our […]
