Sometimes it’s not the most spectacular sights that make your day. Visiting the Alhambra, or the incredible cathedral in Seville may be high on a person’s ‘must-see’ list and make …
Category: Destination reports
Walking in the footsteps of the Knights Templar in Castro Marim
Our first stop in Portugal was at the tiny town of Castro Marim. Nigel picked it for the historic castle which rises high above the town and overlooks the river …
Royal Alcazar of Seville
Everything I had read suggested that the Royal Alcazar of Seville was similar and style and second only to the Alhambra in Granada. Built later, but continually occupied and updated, …
A little treat in the ancient baths at Aire in Seville
Sometimes you just have to blow the budget and do something special. I’d had my eye on a few of the very special looking Spas on the way through Spain, …
The enormity of Seville Cathedral
Seville Cathedral is truly incredible, in many ways. It can be best summed up by a quote from the Cathedral Chapter (a college of clerics formed to advise a bishop). …
The Jerez Alcazar fortress
The visit to the Alcazar of Jerez de la Frontera was definitely the highlight of our trip to Jerez, that didn’t involve more alcohol (Sherry). Read about the Fundador Sherry …
Getting tipsy at the Fundador Sherry Tour in Jerez
You’ve probably heard of people visiting vineyards and wine regions and taking tours of the winery, doing wine tasting and buying wine direct from the barrel. Did you know that …
Pueblos Blancos – the white villages of Andalusia
We’ve been to the beach resorts and we have been to a number of the big cities that Spain has to offer so now it was off to the countryside …
Ronda is more than just a bridge
Are you sure you want to go to Ronda, asked the hubby. It’s just a bridge. We could drive past, stop to take a photo and just keep on going. …
Highlights of 3 days in Gibraltar
I have always wanted to visit Gibraltar but never got there until April 2019. My initial interest stems from the military side as all the way back to being a …