Plaza de España – one of Seville’s highlights Plaza de España is one of Seville’s top highlights, in fact it falls in what I call the “Top 3” of highlights in Seville (along with the Cathedral and Real Alcazar). This huge, semi-circular building was built in 1928 for the Ibero-American Exhibition of 1929 (Expo 29). […]
What’s it like living in Antequera?
What’s it like living in Antequera? Laima lives in Antequera, a city in Andalusia located about 45 minutes inland from the city of Málaga. It’s a pretty place that few expats have ever heard of. In this interview we ask Laima all about what led her to Spain and about her life in Antequera. If […]
What’s it like living in Vejer de la Frontera? (Cádiz)
What’s it like living in Vejer de la Frontera? (Cádiz) Anne lives in Vejer de la Frontera in Cádiz province, Andalusia. This is a really interesting interview. Besides telling us what’s it like living in Vejer de la Frontera (and Cádiz province in general), Anne is both a hiker and a travel agent and has: […]
The Metropol Parasol – Seville’s architectural highlight
The Metropol Parasol – Seville’s architectural highlight The Metropol Parasol is unlike other highlights in Seville. It is a modern structure (completed in 2011) that was a 2013 Finalist in the European Union prize for Contemporary Architecture. It claims to be the largest wooden structure in the world. But it is more than that – […]
Jaén Cathedral – one of Spain’s best Cathedrals (with Video)
Jaén Cathedral – one of Spain’s best Cathedrals (with Video) Not only is Jaén Cathedral huge, it’s considered by many to be one of Spain’s best Cathedrals. In fact it is on a tentative list to be a UNESCO world heritage site. After the reconquest of Jaén by Christian forces in 1246, a Cathedral was […]
Granada’s Albaycin (Albaicín) – a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Granada’s Albaycin (Albaicín) – a UNESCO World Heritage Site Declared a UNESCO a World Heritage Site in 1984, the Albayzín (or Albaicín) is the old Moorish quarter of Granada. It is built up on a hillside facing the Alhambra and is characterized by steep steps, white-washed alleys and buildings, churches, quaint plazas, and dramatic viewpoints. […]
