By We’ve visited Mojácar in Andalucía a couple of times, it’s only a couple of hours drive from Alicante and is a lovely place to visit. Mojácar is a municipality in the southeast of Almería province in Andalucia, southern Spain. Located approx 90km from Almería, Mojácar is a white washed mountain
Unusual things to do on the Costa Blanca
Beach days and exploring villages are great ways to enjoy time on the Costa Blanca, but there’s also plenty more unusual activities to pass the time. If you have teenagers to try and entertain, or just fancy something a bit different, we’ve put together a list of some of the
Top 10 free walking tours in Spain
We’ve been living in Spain for just over 3 years now and have only really scratched the surface when it comes to exploring the country. Having to fit travel in around school holidays doesn’t help (too hot in the summer and no half terms!), but we are managing to gradually
What to do with children in Alicante
Alicante is a great location, whether for a family holiday or just a day out. This seaside city has so much to offer for all ages, you will have plenty to keep you busy. We know what it’s like though when you go on holiday with children and need to
The best places to book excursions & guided tours in Spain
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
Things to do on the Costa Blanca when it rains
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
Things to do in Valencia with kids
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. A perfect mix of old and new, there is so
By 10 movies & TV shows filmed in Spain
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
4 things to know before visiting Granada
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
The best things to do in Granada
A favourite of the Spanish cities we’ve visited so far, Granada is located in the Andalusia region, in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains. Best known for it’s amazing Moorish architecture dating back to the Moorish occupation, especially the famous Alhambra Palace, Granada is a must-visit. We’d recommend a