Almodóvar Castle: A great day trip from Córdoba. Almodóvar Castle is straight out of a fairy tale, a castle on a high hill with incredible 360 views. Built by the Moors where a Roman fort once stood, it is considered one of the best castles in all of Spain. It was also a filming location […]
A Guide to a Scenic walk around the Alhambra (Granada, Spain)
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 […]
What to Do in the City of Almeria
What to do in the City of Almeria. We spent 3 days in Almería. Why visit Almería? And what to see and do in Almeria? I cover that in this post. Why visit Almeria in the first place? This region is the driest in Europe and has some impressive landscapes. Coming in on the train […]
What’s it like living in Granada?
What’s it like living in Granada? I enjoyed reading this interview. First of all, Nikki lives in the same city we do so it is interesting hearing another expat’s point of view on Granada. Secondly, she’s done a lot of travelling and works in the travel business. There’s nothing I love more than travel. An […]
A visit to Colomares Castle, Benalmádena
A visit to Colomares Castle Castillo de Colomares was the inspiration of Dr. Esteban Martin Martin, a Spaniard who moved to the US in 1950. When he came back to Spain in the 70’s he bought this plot of land and decided to build this Castle (in the shape of a boat) commemorating Christopher Columbus. After […]
