Travelling around another country and exploring new places is, in our opinion, one of the best things you can do with your time and money! We’ve been living in Spain for almost 3 years now, and still have so many places on our ‘Travel Bucket List’ to visit. So far we have really only managed…
We have had some awful weather here on the Costa Blanca recently – March was the rainiest month since 1927, and so far April has been a bit hit and miss. When you come to Spain on holiday, you’re not usually prepared for rain and we have had a lot of people on social media…
Before moving to Spain we had never visited Valencia. You don’t seem to hear as much about this city as you do Barcelona or Madrid, but it’s such an amazing place to visit and has become one of our favourites. Is Valencia worth visiting? Yes! A perfect mix of old and new, there is so…
You might not realise it, but Spain has been a popular location for film directors for many years, with some of the most popular movies & TV shows being filmed in Spain. Being a film buff, I know a fair bit about the making of films, and it’s always amazed me how many classics are…
As I was writing my last post on the best things to do in Granada, I started thinking about some of the things we found when visiting that might be of use to other travellers and thought they warranted their own post. Visiting a new city can be daunting, especially if you don’t speak the…
One of our favourite Spanish cities that we’ve visited (so far), Granada is located in the Andalusia region, in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains. Granada is best known for it’s amazing Moorish architecture dating back to the Moorish occupation, especially the famous Alhambra Palace. There are so many fantastic tourist attractions in Granada…
When you think of Spanish villages you probably think of narrow streets and white washed buildings. Most of these white villages, known as Pueblos Blancos, are located in the Andalusia region but you can also find them in other parts of Spain. Situated on hilltops, these villages are known for their white washed buildings in…
Spain is a wonderfully diverse country with so many amazing places to visit! Spain is the second largest country the EU, with 5000 miles of coastline. Whether you like beaches or cities, old or new, tourist attractions or non-touristy places to visit in Spain, you won’t bet disappointed! You’re only problem might be choosing where…
We live approximately 40 minutes from Alicante and have spent the last 18 months (and many before that on holidays) exploring some amazing destinations and attractions along this beautiful part of Spain. In our time here we’ve had some fantastic day trips from Alicante, including a few that we’ve done more than once. There are…
Family holidays on the Costa Blanca are usually spent on the beautiful sandy beaches and palm tree lined promenades, but this stunning region of Alicante, Spain is also home to a fascinating history full of medieval castles and fortresses. If you’re wondering about the best castles to visit on the Costa Blanca, you’re in luck!…
