Río Verde in Istán and Charco del Canalón: the alternative to Río Chillar just outside Marbella I have to admit it: Río Verde — or, more officially, the Istán–Charco del Canalón Trail — was not part of our original itinerary. We were spending a few days on the Costa del Sol during our trip through…
Costa del Sol beyond the beach: white villages, canyons and unusual places When people think of the Costa del Sol, they all imagine the same thing: long beaches of fine sand, chiringuitos right on the shore and a sun that shines for more than 300 days a year. It is all true. But it is…
El Caminito del Rey: much more than a walkway suspended over the void. A complete guide to one of the most spectacular hikes in Andalusia. Suspended between the towering walls of the Paraje Natural Desfiladero de los Gaitanes, in the heart of Andalusia less than an hour from Málaga, El Caminito del Rey is now…
Córdoba: the deepest city in Andalusia, between the Mezquita, the patios, and the memory of al-Andalus The first time I visited Córdoba was almost by chance — a stop during a road trip to Portugal. It wasn’t a planned destination, but I had been so captivated by the way Ildefonso Falcones describes it in The…
The Mezquita-Cathedral of Córdoba: much more than a cathedral, much more than a mosque If there is one place that, by itself, explains Córdoba, it is this one. The Mezquita-Cathedral is one of the most extraordinary monuments ever built by human beings — and that is not an exaggeration. Almost everyone reacts the same way…
What to buy in Nerja: shopping among craftsmanship, art and modern design When you walk among the white houses in the center of Nerja, it’s easy to be enchanted by the beauty of its streets. But if there’s one place where you can admire the mastery of Andalusian artisans, art, and modern design… it’s definitely…
Flavors of Córdoba: where to eat in Córdoba between tradition and history I don’t know why — even today I still can’t quite explain it — but the first time I visited Córdoba I was in such a rush that I didn’t stop to eat. I grabbed something on the go between one visit and…
Costa de la Luz: the brightest (and most authentic) coast in Spain When people talk about Andalusia, the mind and the heart immediately go to Granada, Seville, Córdoba, or the Costa del Sol in Málaga. But there is a corner — or rather a stretch of coastline — that many people don’t even know exists,…
Cádiz: a city of distant riches, of light, of sea and of wind Cádiz is a city immersed in a bright light, surrounded by the blue of the sea and crossed by a constant wind that makes it feel alive in every season. It is a city that has known distant splendors, thanks to its…