The Best Moorish Sites in Spain Some of the most impressive highlights of Spain include fortresses and mosques built by the Islamic Empires (known collectively as the Moors) that ruled much of Spain from the 8th to 15th centuries*. The most famous sites are located in Andalusia, in Southern Spain, where the Moors had the strongest foothold […]
Which to Visit: Barcelona or Madrid?
Barcelona or Madrid? The easy answer is that you should visit both. But that’s no fun. The question is, if you have to choose, which of these cities should you visit? I have my opinion which I’ll tell you further below. But no matter what your opinion is, one thing that is definite is that […]
How to plan a Trip to Spain
How to plan a Trip to Spain We sometimes get emails from people asking us basic questions like “what is public transport like in Spain?” “How do I book the bus/train?”, “How do I book a hotel and how much will it cost?”. We thought we’d cover all those basics here. We also thought we’d […]
Seeing the highlights of Seville- and saving money!
Seeing the highlights of Seville- and saving money! Updated October 2024: Please note, I’ve tried to keep this post as updated as possible. It’s infuriating: prices seem to change all the time, free days are always changing, websites constantly change their links. I’ve tried my best to keep up but don’t shoot me if I’ve erred. […]
A Travel Agent’s guide to the Best of Spain
Our friend Anne has been a travel agent specializing in travel to Spain for the last 21 years. The first 7 of those 21 years she travelled between her native Holland and Spain for travel. The last 14 years she’s actually lived in Spain, exploring the country from top to bottom. We decided to […]
The Best Paradors in Spain
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 geographical characteristics. Not only that, Paradors (as they are called) are known for their restaurants which serve the […]
