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Mass tourism is not just undesirable, but devastating. In response to its takeover, we offer local insight and unique accommodation for conscious travellers. Escape the most touristic destinations and instead discover authentic experiences while making a difference to the locals!

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Explore our Blog! The non-touristic Blog shares stories about unique experiences, so that you can discover destinations with fewer tourists and spend more time in places like the whitewashed villages, natural parks and hidden wonders.

And in the major cities and attractions you can learn how to avoid the tourist traps and stear clear of the tourist masses.

Here is how to get great tapas experiences in Barcelona

Ten tapas. Three drinks. Five stops. That is the math behind a proper Barcelona tapas crawl, and I have walked...

How to get the best tapas experiences in Seville city?

I once spent an entire evening in Seville eating at a bar that had been open since 1870, convinced I'd...

How to get the best tapas experiences in Malaga city?

Twelve tastings across four bars. That was the moment I stopped eating tapas like a tourist and started eating them...

How to experience the Andalusian horse perform while visiting Spain?

I still remember the first time I saw an Andalusian horse move in perfect sync with a rider in Jerez...

How to visit a historic Bullring while visiting Spain?

Spain has over 400 bullrings. I have stood inside a handful of them, and each one hit me differently than...

How to get an authentic Flamenco dance and music experience while visiting Spain?

I once sat through a flamenco show in a Madrid basement where the dancer’s footwork rattled the glasses on my...

How to avoid the worst tourist traps in Barcelona

SUMMARY: Barcelona is crowded with tourists, but with my tips you can avoid the worst tourist traps and get a...

What is the trick to avoid the massive tourism in Ronda?

Measured in tourists per square feet, Ronda probably holds the world record for tourism! A small town with millions of...

How to get tickets for the La Alhambra when sold out?

ARTICLE SUMMARY: Very often are the Alhambra tickets sold out. Especially the Alhambra tickets without guide. Unless you can settle...

How to avoid the tourists during your visit to Malaga city?

Back in the 90s, Malaga was a very ugly, dirty and noisy city with trash in the streets, dilapidated buildings...

How to avoid the worst tourist spots in the city of Seville?

Plaza de España It is absolutely impossible to visit Seville without running into the tourist masses. Tourism is massive here....

The Rock in the Raw: one morning in Gibraltar – and then quickly move on!

Take the road less travelled and venture up the 'Spanish Stairs' to get to the top of the Rock of...

A not quite traditional whitewashed Andalusian village – El Rocio has streets full of sand

Location: El Rocío is one of the most charming places in the province of Huelva. The village of El Rocío...

A ‘local’ beach day; Avoid the foreign tourists and enjoy the beach together with the local malageños

The Costa del Sol is crowded - everywhere! Forget about a small secret beach where you can be alone. It...

Enjoy the hidden rock pools in the Sierra de las Nieves Natural Park

Summer, without a doubt, is not the best time of the year to go hiking in southern Spain. However, if...

Bike routes on the old rail ways ‘Vias Verdes’

The Sierra Greenway route or commonly known as “Vias Verdes” was once a railway line, which was later converted into...

Experience wild flamingos in their natural surroundings: Spain’s largest natural lake is located in the Malaga Province

Laguna Fuente de Piedra is a wetland located in the northern part of the Malaga province, not far from Antequera...

ENGLISH Caminito del Rey AUT

  Caminito del Rey: Still available tickets for the King's Pathway The Caminito del Rey is a true highlight of...

The most beautiful Andalusian village – don’t miss out on Zuheros

Andulusia is known for many things, especially its stunning whitewashed villages. With their whitewashed houses, orange tiled roofs, and colourful...

Nature reserve with mountains and forests in the southern part of the province of Cordoba – where you are often all alone!

The Sierras Subbéticas Natural Park, part of UNESCO, is located in the southern part of the province of Cordoba The...

Hiking routes through completely unique rock formations – a wonderful nature experience

Just outside the historical town of Antequera, in the middle of Andalusia, you find El Torcal National Park This enchanting...

One of the most beautiful whitewashed Andalusian villages, nestled under  a stunning national park and with world-class hiking trails on your  doorstep: Grazalema has it all!

Grazalema is a sparkling white village with charming little restaurants and lovely shaded squares, all set against the imposing rocky...

Looking for a tourist attraction which hasn’t been ‘Disneyfied’? Prehistoric Andales cave has been left exactly as it was 30,000 years ago

Step back in time and into Cueva de Ardales, located near the little whitewashed village of Ardales, some 50km from...

Tapas and local life in the smaller whitewashed villages of Andalusia

Travel by car to the tiny whitewashed villages of Andalusia - they are most certainly worth visiting, even though they...

The little whitewashed village built into the rocks alongside the river; Enjoy your lunch under the rocks of Setenil de las Bodegas

The little whitewashed village built into the rocks alongside the river; Enjoy your lunch under the rocks of Setenil de...

The negative list of sights that are full of tourists and should be avoided

Here is the list of sights that are full of tourists and not worth your while We have collected a...

Popular sights worth your while despite the many tourists

Here is a list of sights that are very popular with tourists, but still well worth your while Although there...

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