Galicia is an autonomous community in Spain’s northwest and a verdant region with an Atlantic coastline. The cathedral of regional capital Santiago de Compostela is the reputed burial place of the biblical apostle Saint James the Great, and the destination for those following the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route. It is bordered by Portugal to the south, […]
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Palma de Mallorca by bike. A beautiful cycle route along the coast
Mallorca has some amazing cycling routes. It is well known for this and for its landscape diversity. The island has elevated picturesque towns such as Valldemossa, popular tiny beaches (calas) with turquoise waters, extensive open beaches, water streams forming canyons, hairpin bends and even a 270° spiral bridge called the tie knot. But if you want to take an […]
Visiting Port de Soller, Sa Calobra and Torrent de Pareis
This is one of the favourite things to do in Mallorca. The journey comprises a trip from Palma to Torrent de Pareis, with some intermediate stops. But do not expect a paradisiac beach or town, this is more of an adventurous tour, taking a train, a tram and a boat. The journey can be divided into 5 […]
Best places to eat in Barcelona
This is a compilation of our favourite places to eat in Barcelona. From traditional Spanish food to Southamerican, breakfast, brunch, Mediterranean and healthy/Flexitarian. Tapas / Spanish Tantarantana Tantarantana is one of our favourites on the list. Difficult name but delicious food. They offer traditional Spanish food with an additional level of sophistication, plus traditional Mediterranean cuisine. Nonetheless, expect […]
The best place to try Sherry wine in Cadiz
Sherry (Jerez in Spanish) is a fortified wine made from white grapes that are grown near the city of Jerez de la Frontera in Andalusia, Spain. Sherry is produced in a variety of styles made primarily from the Palomino grape. There is a good range of varieties for all tastes. From light versions similar to white table wines (dry), such as Manzanilla and Fino, to darker and heavier versions that […]
Visiting The Royal Alcázar of Seville
Tips summary: Book in advance! There is always a long queue and the palace has a limited capacity. For €1 extra you book a slot online and your queue would be considerably shorter. Try to choose a sunny day, which is not that hard in Seville. Everything will look better. You will need at least […]
Best Traditional food in Galicia
Pulpo a la Gallega or Pulpo a Feira This is the most famous, iconic and delicious dish in the region. “Pulpo” is the Spanish for octopus, and you can find the best one in Galicia. It is served boiled (to perfection) and sliced over a layer of boiled potatoes and sprinkled with paprika (“pimentón”) and […]
Best beaches in Mallorca
It is very hard to select just a few beaches in Mallorca because it has so many and all of them are beautiful. I am going to start with the following and I will probably add more soon. Cala Mondragó It is a stunning double bay beach, with white and soft sand, rocky coves (good for snorkelling), pine forest and […]
Ibiza Travel Guide. Best beaches, hotels, clubs and tips
I am sure you have heard all kind of things about Ibiza. Endless parties, huge clubs, paradise beaches, celebrities in expensive yachts, luxury hotels, etc. You can find all of that, but also places to relax and enjoy this fantastic island. You can easily avoid the party crowd and spend an amazing time with your family and […]