Spain

Every year for the first two weeks of May, the courtyards of Córdoba burst into a riot of colour for the Fiesta de los Patios, one of Andalucia’s most famous events. Visiting the patios is a real bucket list experience but, before you go, here are my top tips to make your visit as stress-free

Did you know that you can see wild flamingos in Andalucia, less than an hour inland from the Costa del Sol? Fuente de Piedra lagoon is the largest in Andalucia at over 1,400 hectares and home to the biggest colony of flamingos in the Iberian Peninsula. If this sounds like your perfect day trip from

There are so many great things to do in Ronda but have you thought about getting on a bike and exploring the countryside on two wheels? If not, I hope I can convince you in this post to give it a go! I was cycling with a group organised by Ria from Random Fun Adventures.

It can be daunting when planning a trip to Andalucia, whether it’s your first time or you’re a repeat visitor. Deciding when to go, where to stay, and what to do can easily leave you feeling overwhelmed as, given its size (Andalucia is big, covering an area of over 87,500 km²), unless you have unlimited

Baelo Claudia, which dates from the 2nd century BC, is one of the best-preserved Roman sites in Andalucía in an enviable position between Bolonia beach and the pine forests of the Parque Natural del Estrecho on the Costa de la Luz. In this guide, I’ve covered everything you need to know about visiting Baelo Claudia:

Tarifa, located at the southern end of Spain’s Costa de la Luz, is the meeting point of the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. Tarifa is the most southern town in Spain and lies around 8 miles (14 kms) from the coast of North Africa at their closest points. This post may contain affiliate links

Spring is a special time to visit Andalucia – the temperature has yet to hit its peak but the locals are finally ready to shrug off their winter woollies, something they do like clockwork as soon as the clocks go forward in late March. Spring is the off-peak season for travelling to Andalucia so, for

The Andalucian city of Córdoba boasts four UNESCO World Heritage Sites – the historic centre, the Mezquita (Mosque-Cathedral), the Fiesta de los Patios, and the city of Medina Azahara.   A brief history of Córdoba Córdoba has a colourful history. Founded by the Romans in the second century BC it was taken over by the

A relaxing visit to Hammam Al Ándalus is one of the best things to do in Córdoba, after a busy day sightseeing. If you’re anything like me you’ll clock up thousands of steps exploring the city so ninety minutes of pure relaxation in a traditional hammam is just the ticket. A brief history of hammams

The Mezquita, or Mosque-Cathedral, in Córdoba is one of Spain’s most iconic landmarks with its blend of Islamic and Christian influences. The word iconic is bandied about a lot in travel blogging but this is one of those places where it’s absolutely the right word to use. In this guide, I’ve covered everything you need