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 When you visit a city, not all memories are captured through photographs alone.One of the best ways to truly bring a piece of Málaga home is to discover where to shop beyond the usual tourist circuits, among local markets,…
Novels set in Andalusia: stories to read to step into the soul of the “sur” There are regions best explained through dates, and others that lend themselves to stories of passion, adventure, and reflection.Andalusia clearly belongs to the second category. Here, storytelling becomes a powerful tool: novels help you read the landscape, make sense of…
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…
The Alhambra: the Pearl of Andalusia Before taking you on a journey to discover the Alhambra, I need to make a confession: I am completely, madly and hopelessly in love with it. The first time I saw it, I was in Andalusia on a short trip with my sister, and I had to seriously fight…
What to eat in Andalusia: history turned into flavor Andalusian cuisine cannot be understood by starting from the dishes.It must be understood by starting from the climate, from an arid land, from the sea, and from a history that spans centuries, shaped by successive dominations and continuous cultural exchanges. The Roman legacy, for example, is…