The Best Parador Hotels in Spain. Originally posted on our other blog, The Travels of Bbqboy and Spanky Spain has something unique: state-owned hotels located in (mostly) historic buildings. All over Spain you can stay in old castles, monasteries, palaces and convents. All the locations are spectacular and have been chosen for their historical and/or […]
What’s it like living in Torremolinos? Ask an Expat
What’s it like living in Torremolinos? Wayne left the UK to live in Torremolinos, a seaside resort just west of Malaga. A 10-15 drive from Malaga’s airport, it is a popular place for tourists and expats alike. In this interview, Wayne tells us about Torremolinos and the reasons he’s made it his home in Spain. […]
Andalucia: The Best of Southern Spain
Andalucia: The Best of Southern Spain Most people visiting Andalucia come here for a week or two. They have a limited time and want to see the highlights of the region. For that kind of travel Rick Steves is one of the best. In the past we’ve discovered places like Bacharach in Germany, Reutte in […]
What’s it like living in Estepona? Ask an Expat
What’s it like living in Estepona? Louisa travelled the world and considered many options before choosing the town of Estepona – on Spain’s Costa del Sol – to be her future home. In this interview Louisa tells us all about Estepona, why she chose it as a base, and everything good (and not so good) […]
Highlights of a day trip to Córdoba (Spain)
Highlights of a day trip to Córdoba (Spain) Córdoba, along with Seville and Granada, should be on every visitor’s Andalusian itinerary. The primary reason to visit is the Mezquita de Cordoba (Cordoba Mosque). It is not only one of the top 3 Moorish sites in Spain, it is among the most impressive religious buildings anywhere […]
What’s it like living in Seville? Ask an Expat
What’s it like living in Seville? Maria lives in the beautiful Andalusian city of Seville, a city many people dream of living in. Hers is an interesting and inspirational story of moving to Spain to be a flamenco dancer. 22 years later she is now a successful dancer with a popular venue in Seville’s Triana […]