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What makes a good tapas crawl in Barcelona? Ten tapas. Three drinks. Five stops. And after walking several of those routes I see the difference between the real thing and a tourist trap. Finding good tapas in Barcelona isn't about going to ...
The best thing about Seville is that there are tapas bars and restaurants everywhere—and the prices are incredibly low. Competition among restaurants and bars is so intense that visitors benefit from a huge variety of options and affor...
Eating tapas in Malaga without falling into tourist traps can be a challenge. There is simply too much to choose from, and it all looks good. Especially if you aren't familiar with the hidden gems—or the best neighborhoods—it is easy...
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[caption id="attachment_53683" align="alignnone" width="1669"] Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art, Jerez de la Frontera[/caption] I will never forget when for the very first time I witnessed an Andalusian horse moving perfectly in s...
The number of bullrings throughout SPAIN is estimated at over 400. Every one that I have personally been inside had an effect on me, but none of them did what I thought they would do. My first visit to a bullring was to the Real Maestranza ...
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I went to a flamenco performance in a basement in Madrid, and as this dancer was tapping out his rhythms he rattled the glasses off of my table. This vocalist's crackling voice had something that felt like the age of the building, and for s...
SUMMARY: Barcelona is crowded with tourists, but with my tips you can avoid the worst tourist traps and get a nice experience of Barcelona in spite of the tourist masses. [caption id="attachment_52652" align="alignleft" width="816"] Gaud...
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Measured in tourists per square feet, Ronda probably holds the world record for tourism! A small town with millions of visiting tourists from all over the world – all year round But there is a trick to avoid the tourist crowds during yo...
ARTICLE SUMMARY: Very often are the Alhambra tickets sold out. Especially the Alhambra tickets without guide. Unless you can settle with tickets without the Nasrid Palace included. This articles gives you 3 tips and shortcuts to how to get ...
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Back in the 90s, Malaga was a very ugly, dirty and noisy city with trash in the streets, dilapidated buildings and pollution everywhere It has undergone a huge upheaval and is today a completely different city with beautiful pedestrian str...
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Plaza de España It is absolutely impossible to visit Seville without running into the tourist masses. Tourism is massive here. But you can avoid the worst places, such as the square by the cathedral and the surrounding streets ...
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[caption id="attachment_52003" align="alignnone" width="2048"] The Gibraltar tock and the views to Africa[/caption] Take the road less travelled and venture up the 'Spanish Stairs' to get to the top of the Rock of Gibraltar. You will avo...
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[caption id="attachment_52019" align="aligncenter" width="750"] Pilgrimage Church of El Rocio[/caption] Location: El Rocío is one of the most charming places in the province of Huelva. The village of El Rocío is surrounded by swamps and ...
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The Costa del Sol is crowded - everywhere! Forget about a small secret beach where you can be alone. It is no longer available. But you can still have a good - and authentic - experience at the beach "Playamar" is the beach between Malag...
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Summer, without a doubt, is not the best time of the year to go hiking in southern Spain. However, if at the end of the walk the reward is a refreshing natural cold rock pool, then things are a little different! The Sierra de las Nieves ...
The Sierra Greenway route or commonly known as “Vias Verdes” was once a railway line, which was later converted into a footpath or cycle track. This 36km track runs parallel to the banks of a number of rivers between the towns of Puerto...
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Laguna Fuente de Piedra is a wetland located in the northern part of the Malaga province, not far from Antequera This natural retreat is a safe haven for birds with over 170 different species recorded here. Apart from its abundant aquati...
[caption id="attachment_52406" align="aligncenter" width="768"] With Caminito del Rey tickets you walk the bridget of the King's Little Path[/caption] Caminito del Rey: Still available tickets for the King's Pathway The Camini...
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Andulusia is known for many things, especially its stunning whitewashed villages. With their whitewashed houses, orange tiled roofs, and colourful pots of flowers hung at the entrances, Spain’s “Pueblo Blancos” are the stuff of pictur...
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The Sierras Subbéticas Natural Park, part of UNESCO, is located in the southern part of the province of Cordoba The abrupt limestone mountains with some exceptional geological formations rise from 500m to the 1568 m peak of La Tiñosa, ...
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Just outside the historical town of Antequera, in the middle of Andalusia, you find El Torcal National Park This enchanting place is located on top of a mountain with views all the way to Malaga and the Mediterranean on a clear day. El T...
Grazalema is a sparkling white village with charming little restaurants and lovely shaded squares, all set against the imposing rocky backdrop of the Sierra de Grazalema It is in Cadiz province, just a little to the north of Ronda in nei...
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Step back in time and into Cueva de Ardales, located near the little whitewashed village of Ardales, some 50km from Malaga city Grab a warm sweater (it’s damp and chilly down there), some good shoes (there are no proper stairs) and a f...
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Travel by car to the tiny whitewashed villages of Andalusia - they are most certainly worth visiting, even though they are not mentioned in the guidebooks [caption id="attachment_5118" align="alignright" width="201"] Michael Mads...
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The little whitewashed village built into the rocks alongside the river; Enjoy your lunch under the rocks of Setenil de las Bodegas Setenil de las Bodegas is located in the Cadiz province, but not far from Ronda, which is located in the ...
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Here is the list of sights that are full of tourists and not worth your while We have collected a list of sights that should be avoided. Or at least be aware of the massive tourism there. [caption id="attachment_5118" align="alignrigh...
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Here is a list of sights that are very popular with tourists, but still well worth your while Although there are lots of tourists on these attractions they are really great experiences and shouldn´t be missed. [caption id="attachment...
