Travel diaries dedicated to Spain: cities, regions and places told through walks, history and everyday details, to discover the country beyond the clichés.
Bilbao beyond the Guggenheim: Aste Nagusia, history and Basque tradition To get to Bilbao, I have to say it was quite an adventure! Not because Bilbao is poorly connected to the airport or because public transport doesn’t work — on the contrary: it’s excellent! But simply because, upon our arrival, an unimaginable surprise was waiting…
The Basque Country: a land with a unique heart For several summers, I’d been craving a different kind of experience. Not the usual mix of culture, heat, beach and sea, but a journey that would truly surprise me.Something that stepped off the well-worn tracks of the most obvious destinations. I wanted a road trip, but…
Granada: a land of light, blood, and love Before starting our adventure and taking you around Granada, I have to make a confession: I am completely and madly in love with the Alhambra. The first time I saw it, I was in Andalusia on a short trip with my sister, and I had to seriously…
The Albaicín: the soul of Granada The Albaicín is the oldest district of Granada. The place where, in fact, the city was born. The Albaicín — al-Bayyāzīn in Arabic — is not a neighborhood in the classic sense of the word.It is not a monument, it is not a museum, and it is not a…
Frigiliana: one of the most beautiful white villages in Spain Frigiliana is considered one of the most beautiful white villages in Andalusia.It is famous for its bright white historic centre, with a clear Moorish influence, blue doors and windows that, at first glance, might almost make you think of Greece. Then you look closer: the…
Cueva de Nerja: the underground giant of Andalusia between geology and prehistory Arriving in Nerja, visiting its beaches, and enjoying fresh fish in its restaurants is not enough if you haven’t seen its Cueva. Just a few kilometers from the town center, one of the most surprising places in Andalusia is hidden: the Cueva de…
Nerja: a balcony over Europe and a special corner of Andalusia If you arrive in Nerja expecting to find only beaches, sea and chiringuitos… get ready for a surprise!Because this little white town overlooking the Mediterranean hides far more treasures than it first appears. It is the easternmost pueblo blanco in the province of Málaga…
What to buy in Málaga: the city you don’t expect, between markets, craftsmanship, and local design If you’re looking for a unique souvenir to take home and look back on with nostalgia once your trip is over, Málaga is a surprisingly rich treasure trove. Beyond its best-known sights, there is a lively network of markets,…
Málaga told through novels: stories to read before (or after) the trip If you’re planning a weekend in the capital of the Costa del Sol and wondering which books are set in Málaga—or what to read to truly step into the spirit of Andalusia—here you’ll find a selection of titles where the city and the…