Castillo de Gibralfaro (Gibralfaro castle) was by far our highlight attraction in Malaga. I mentioned in a previous post that I found most of Malaga’s attractions average by Spanish standards – but Castillo de Gibralfaro took my breath away. History of Castillo de Gibralfaro The castle, located at the top of Gibralfaro hill, overlooks all […]
Palacio de las Dueñas – one of Seville’s most beautiful palaces
Palacio de las Dueñas – one of Seville’s most beautiful palaces Seville has some incredible palaces. The one most people think of is the Real Alcazar, Seville’s most famous tourist site. But the Real Alcazar is a royal palace. Seville also has some gorgeous private palaces that are still owned today by wealthy aristocratic families. […]
Malaga or Seville – which to visit?
They’re the two largest cities in Andalusia. So which to visit? For me it’s not even close. It’s Seville. I’ll go through the different reasons why Seville should be your choice (if you have to choose). Tourist Attractions – Malaga or Seville? Seville has the Real Alcázar (one of the top 3 highlights of Spain), […]
Cordoba’s Mezquita – the most impressive religious building in the World?
Cordoba’s Mezquita – the most impressive religious building in the World? We’ve been to many of the world’s most beautiful religious buildings and temples: the Vatican, Hagia Sofia, Angkor Wat. They’re all special. But if I had to chose the one that blew us away the most it would be the Mezquita in Cordoba, Spain. […]
Casa de Pilatos (Seville) – the Palace you have to visit for tiles (azulejos)
Casa de Pilatos (Seville) – the Palace you have to visit for tiles (azulejos) One of the things I love about Andalusia are its tiles (or azulejos). Azulejo: a glazed, often blue, ceramic tile found in Spain and Portugal originating with the Moors who brought Islamic mosaic and tile to the Iberian peninsula in the […]
The Basilica of San Juan de Dios – Granada’s best kept secret
The Basilica of San Juan de Dios – Granada’s best kept secret It’s easy for sights to be overlooked in Granada, a city overwhelmed by the Alhambra and the Albayzin. After seeing these two UNESCO sites, most people wander the Old Town and usually visit the Granada Cathedral. But walk 10 minutes and you’ll find […]