2 of Spain’s best destinations, the wonderful cities of Barcelona and Seville are both must-see’s on any itinerary in this country but are, annoyingly, at pretty much opposite ends of the country. Tucked along the Mediterranean coast towards the northeast of Spain, Barcelona is wonderfully placed if you’re coming overland from France, or even Italy, […]
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There’s no question Ronda’s famous bridge – el Puente Nuevo – is the reason most people head to this gorgeous Andalusian town in southern Spain. It is, after all, one of the region’s icons and an absolutely splendid feat of architecture set in stunning surrounds. I’m very glad to confirm it was certainly one of […]
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If you’re touring Andalusia in Southern Spain then trust me, you cannot miss Ronda. Almost everyone who visits this wonderful region heads to Granada, Seville and Malaga, but not everyone learns about what a gem Ronda is and why they really shouldn’t miss this spot! Thankfully, I was tipped off by a good friend who […]
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There’s no question one of the reasons I enjoyed my time in Mallorca so much was down to the fact I stayed in an incredible Airbnb! Located in the northwest of the island, it took over 15 minutes from the main road to reach this deserted spot down a dirt track. Surrounded by mountains and […]
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I’m not going to keep on here, because somehow I feel I’m preaching to the converted now, but once again let me briefly reiterate Mallorca is not what you expect! At least, it’s not what I expected. Images of lobster-red, beer-swilling Europeans on package holidays be gone! And instead, please usher in upbeat cycling enthusiasts […]
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Who would have guessed that the capital city of a stunning Spanish island could have been such a star attraction?! With so many amazing beaches around as well as wonderful fishing ports, not to mention national parks and mountainous trails, it really is pretty amazing that Palma makes it onto any list of the best […]
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Well! Had it not been for my trip to this Balearic island in September, I certainly would not have been writing this post! In fact, I certainly would not even be recommending going to Mallorca, such was my view of this Spanish isle. But I have to say, the trip I just enjoyed to this […]
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Before I travelled to Mallorca, I honestly thought it was only a place for package tourists and badly sunburnt brits abroad! Admittedly, this might be due to an opinion formed during my childhood holidays there in the early nineties, but nevertheless, I certainly wasn’t aware of how great Mallorca was for independent tourists. I knew […]
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One of Europe’s most famous cities and an absolute gem on the travel and backpacker scene, no trip to Spain is complete without taking in a slice of Barcelona for at least 1 day. From the wonderful architecture of this city to its beachside location, its bustling bohemian culture, its food and its nightlife, few […]
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It’s one of Europe’s most loved cities and with the Spanish ambience, top sights, artistic flavour, coastal location and great food and wine on offer, there’s no question that Barcelona is an absolute winner. If you haven’t visited Spain or even Europe that much, then there’s a high chance this gem is going to […]