Must see & do attractions
Caceres:
Caceres, a Roman city located in Extremadura, is a must visit Unesco world heritage site. The city retains evidence of many different cultures.
The walled old town, Ciudad Monumental, is truly remarkable. With a mix of gothic and Renaissance architecture, the old town is protected by 12th Century Moorish walls which up until this day stand fully intact. Narrow cobbled streets meander through the old town where old palaces and mansions grace the landscape. The many towers, turrets and spires overlook the town, many of them having nesting storks on them.
The walled old town, Ciudad Monumental, is truly remarkable. With a mix of gothic and Renaissance architecture, the old town is protected by 12th Century Moorish walls which up until this day stand fully intact. Narrow cobbled streets meander through the old town where old palaces and mansions grace the landscape. The many towers, turrets and spires overlook the town, many of them having nesting storks on them.
Isla de Cies:
These islands are situated in Vigo's estuary in Galicia. It exists out of 3 islands, Monte Agudo , o faro and San Martino.
The first 2 islands are connected by a long strip of sand called Rodas beach. This beach was voted best beach in the world by The Guardian.
The islands are a nature reserve and limited number of visitors are allowed to enter the islands on an annual basis.
The first 2 islands are connected by a long strip of sand called Rodas beach. This beach was voted best beach in the world by The Guardian.
The islands are a nature reserve and limited number of visitors are allowed to enter the islands on an annual basis.
Fiesta de Los Reyes:
Festival of the Three kings. Malaga has an amazing 3 kings parade around dusk every year on the 5th January where colourful floats
see the arrival of Melchor, Gazpar and Baltasar.
The floats are loaded with sweets, and believe us, you won't go home with empty hands.
Festival of the Three kings. Malaga has an amazing 3 kings parade around dusk every year on the 5th January where colourful floats
see the arrival of Melchor, Gazpar and Baltasar.
The floats are loaded with sweets, and believe us, you won't go home with empty hands.
Frigiliana:
Frigiliana is a whitewashed village 6km North of Nerja which is very popular with tourists. But if you arrive early before the buses arrive, you get to discover a true gem where the white houses with their red slates are in stark contrast with the blue sky.
A village where the views towards the coast are just fabulous.
A village where the views towards the coast are just fabulous.
Santillana Del Mar
Santillana del Mar looks like a film set of a medieval movie. The cobble stoned streets which are kept traffic free together with the houses with flower filled balconies are postcard perfect. Located on the northern pilgrim's route to Santiago de Compostela, Santillana Del Mar is labelled as one of the best preserved medieval towns in Cantabria.
This medieval town originates back to the VIII century where the town was developed around the church of Santa Juliana, an example of well preserved Romanesque architecture. In Plaza Abad Francisco Navarro, you can still admire the old Lavadero where ones people washed their clothes.
This medieval town originates back to the VIII century where the town was developed around the church of Santa Juliana, an example of well preserved Romanesque architecture. In Plaza Abad Francisco Navarro, you can still admire the old Lavadero where ones people washed their clothes.
Most spectacular walk
El caminito Del Rey:
El caminito del rey is a walkway pinned to the walls of a steep gorge . It is not for the faint hearted, altough since extensive renovations took place between 2011 and 2015, the walkway has been made very safe.
in the past, it was known as the "worlds most dangerous walkway" due to the fact that 5 people fell to their death in 1999 and 2000.
But don't worry, since an investement of 9 million euro, the walkway is open again to the public.
El caminito del rey is a walkway pinned to the walls of a steep gorge . It is not for the faint hearted, altough since extensive renovations took place between 2011 and 2015, the walkway has been made very safe.
in the past, it was known as the "worlds most dangerous walkway" due to the fact that 5 people fell to their death in 1999 and 2000.
But don't worry, since an investement of 9 million euro, the walkway is open again to the public.
Must try dish
Pulpo a la Gallega (galician octopus)
Pulpo a Gallega is Galicia's signature dish. The dish itself is paprika flavored octopus served mainly on a wooden plate.
Pulpo a Gallega is Galicia's signature dish. The dish itself is paprika flavored octopus served mainly on a wooden plate.
Toughest sport event
Transgrancanaria
With 16500 metres of ascent over 265Km, Transgrancanaria is one of the toughest ultra races in Europe.
Website: www.transgrancanaria.net/en/
With 16500 metres of ascent over 265Km, Transgrancanaria is one of the toughest ultra races in Europe.
Website: www.transgrancanaria.net/en/
Travel writing from Spain
Santillana Del Mar |
Caceres |
Osuna |
Visiting Frigiliana early in the morning |
4 hours in Almunecar |
Driving the Mudejar route |
Walking in Malaga |
Visiting the lesser known Malaga |
Atarazanas market in Malaga |
Castillo de Gibralfaro |
El Caminito Del rey |
Christmas in Malaga |
