Spain

Spain Travel Guide: Know Before You Go

Welcome to the ultimate Spain Travel Guide, to give you all the essential information you need for a trip you won’t forget! Spain, a country rich in history, culture, and natural beauty, offers something for every traveler—whether you’re an art aficionado, beach lover, or culinary explorer. Before you pack your bags and board that plane,…

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Jamón Ibérico: a Spanish Delicacy

Jamón Ibérico is a type of cured ham made from the Iberian pig, which is native to the Iberian Peninsula, the region that includes Spain and Portugal. The meat of the Iberian pig is highly prized for its rich and nutty flavor, as well as its marbled texture, which makes it tender and juicy. The…

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15 Amazing Things to Do & See in Menorca, Spain

I had the chance to visit the beautiful island of Menorca last year around Easter and I had an amazing time despite it being early spring. Menorca is one of the Balearic Islands, located in the western Mediterranean Sea, not far from the much bigger Mallorca. The vibe in Menorca, or Minorca, as it’s sometimes…

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Port de Soller Travel Guide

Port de Sóller is the seaside port town located very close to the town of Soller on the Spanish island of Mallorca on the Mediterranean Sea. A tramway has connected the two destinations in about 20 minutes since 1913. Some of the original cars are still used today. Port de Soller is not only famous for…

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Santa Ponsa Beach, Mallorca

Santa Ponsa Beach is a lovely place to visit in Mallorca. This August I had a chance to stay for a weekend in this lovely Spanish island getaway. This town is located in the southwest portion of Mallorca island in Spain. It’s part of the Calvia municipality.  The name Santa Ponsa comes from the Roman…

Madrid

10 Best Things to Do in Madrid

Centrally located on the Iberian Peninsula, Spain’s bustling capital of Madrid is a tourist-friendly city of elegant boulevards and striking architecture and home to over four million Madrileños.  World-renowned for its great cultural and artistic heritage, you can find things to do in Madrid to suit whatever mood you’re in, day or night. From its…

10 Must-Visit Cities in Spain!
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10 Best Cities to Visit in Spain

Heading to Europe and wondering what the best cities to visit in Spain are? Spain is one of the most culturally rich countries in all of Europe. The country is vastly diverse and nearly every corner of Spain is worth visiting. That being said, certain must-visit cities in Spain should be at the top of…

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What to Do During a Weekend in Pamplona, Spain

Most people know Pamplona from its world-famous San Fermín festival – the running of the bulls which takes place every year in mid-July. Beyond the festival days, Pamplona is a lively Spanish town without the throngs of tourists that crowd Madrid and Barcelona. The city famously drew celebrated 20th-century writer Ernest Hemingway to its streets…

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10 Best Places to Visit in Spain

Are you traveling to Europe and wondering where the best places to visit in Spain are? Spain is an expansive country where each region is vastly different from the next. You could easily spend a year or more exploring this diverse and rich country, but if you’re limited in time, here are the top 10…

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3 Places to Go for the BEST Views in Madrid!

Madrid is one of the beautiful cities in Spain and if you know where to go, you can find some stellar rooftop views! I’ve visited on three separate occasions and here is where I go to see far and wide in Madrid. 1. El Cortes Ingles My personal favorite view of Madrid is from the…

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7 Best Specialty Coffee Shops in Madrid

Those in search of third-wave coffee in Madrid won’t be disappointed. While Spain’s capital doesn’t have an overwhelming amount of specialty cafés the way cities like New York do, there’s certainly enough to fill your week up! Take a look at the seven best cafés in Madrid that I love visiting when I’m in town……

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Madrid in the Winter: What to Expect

After a less-than-stellar experience in Barcelona, Madrid felt amazing to me. Personally, I think Madrid is kind of like the New York of Spain while Barcelona is more LA or Miami style. Madrid is classy, and elegant and is the epitome of its country. While Spain is known as a summer destination, it’s quite wonderful…

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H10 Villa de la Reina Hotel Review

I’m the first to admit I love booking hotels based on their interiors. After all, if you’re going to spend your mornings and evenings there, you want it to look good. The brightly colored pictures online didn’t disappoint when I arrived to the H10 Villa de la Reina in central Madrid. This lovely classic hotel…

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Best Local Art Galleries in Madrid

While Madrid is known for its world-class Spanish art museums and impressive collections of classic art, the city has many local contemporary art galleries where you can discover artists of today. These are the best art galleries in Madrid, Spain for art lovers to explore. Here are some recommendations for excellent small contemporary art galleries…

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Madrid Travel Guide

Hola amigos! I’m so excited to share with you my recent adventures in the magnificent city of Madrid. As an avid traveler and blogger, I’m always looking for new and exciting destinations that offer a unique blend of culture, cuisine, and experiences. So when the opportunity arose for me to visit Spain’s capital, I jumped…

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Typical Breakfast in Spain

I always say that Instagram is one of the best places to plan your travels. It’s the first place I go when planning a trip, and when I’m lucky, it brings me gems like La Milagrosa, in the heart of Granada. This lovely restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating, and offers a convenient breakfast menu,…

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things to do in Granada, Spain

After a whirlwind week in the coastal city of Alicante, I was off to the mountains of southwestern Spain. I boarded a bus in the morning and began my 6-hour-long journey through the countryside of Spain. While the ride was long and I picked up a cold along the way from the sneezing man two…

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Pink Salt Flat of Torrevieja

The pink salt flat of Torrevieja is a relatively under the radar attraction along southern Spain’s Costa Blanca. The flat is a natural lake not very far from the Mediterranean Sea. It lies north west of the city of Torrevieja and features some of the most beautiful pink hues you will find in a lake!…

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Barrio Santa Cruz | Alicante

I spent a bit of time looking for the Barrio Santa Cruz that everyone says is the prettiest of Alicante. The district is actually labeled Barrio Santa Creu on Google Maps and it’s a little bit west of where it looks to be on the map. The neighborhood is quite small, but it’s surely the…

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Castillo de Santa Barbara

On a bright Tuesday morning, I started out my day looking for the Barrio Santa Cruz and ended up on top of a mountain. It was election day back in the US, and after casting my absentee ballot two weeks prior (travel is a valid reason), all that was left to do was wait for…

Alicante

15 Things to Do in Alicante, Spain

I nearly decided to visit Murcia instead of Alicante during my trip and once I arrived in Alicante, I’m so glad I didn’t. Alicante is a southern Spanish city located right upon the Mediterranean Sea. Alicante is a picturesque Spanish town on the southern Mediterranean coast. It’s known for its delicious seafood. When to Visit…

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The 3 Best Art Museums in Madrid

Coming to Madrid during the height of summer in mid-July makes it easy to understand why the Spanish siesta exists. The first time I actually understood someone speaking Spanish was inside a bodega in Justicia where a man walked in and said “Que calor!” which could only mean, “What heat!” So, what’s a girl to…

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Madrid Architecture: Colors and Noteworthy Buildings

Some cities have certain colors that define them. For Madrid, orange and yellow are those colors. You can see them absolutely everywhere! I snapped a photo each time I saw a beautiful street sign or building façade that caught my eye. During my week-long stay in the Spanish capital, this happened a lot, especially in…

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What to See in El Retiro Park

On a sunny Friday, I decided to check out El Retiro park (the Spanish version of Central Park), on my way to El Prado (the Met Museum of Madrid) since they are so close to each other. The park once belonged to the royal family of Spain, and then it was handed over to the…

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12 Things I Did My First Time in Madrid!

For me, Madrid is one of those cities where there is just an endless amount of places to see and visit. If you’re interested in art like I am, then you’ll surely have yourself a Spanish bucket list much longer than you can manage. As the third largest city in Europe, Madrid is an expansive,…

Bilbao

Guggenheim Bilbao

I’ve long wanted to visit the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain, after many wonderful and memorable visits to the New York museum. The museum rests on the Nervion river that crosses the city of Bilbao. Designed by Frank Gehry almost 20 years ago, the museum revitalized the community of Bilbao, a town filled with declining…

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Things to Do in San Sebastian, Spain

San Sebastian, formally called Donostia-San Sebastian, is a beautiful coastal Spanish city that is often overlooked for larger metropolises. Nevertheless, San Sebastian was one of my favorite places to visit in Spain. Located in the Basque Country of northern Spain, San Sebastian is known for its delicious food – called pintxos (pronounced: PEEN-chos) which are…