Category: Spain

What should you see in my favourite Tenerife? My favourites are the volcanic landscapes below Mount Teide, green Anaga, the cliffs of Los Gigantes and Las Teresitas beach. With a week on the island, I would avoid driving from one end to the other every day. The south works well for beaches and a stay […]

You can see Barcelona’s main sights in three days, although I would personally stay a little longer and combine the city with the Costa Brava. Below you’ll find my suggested route, tips for visiting the Sagrada Família, places to eat tapas and paella, and where to go for good coffee. I would book the busiest […]

Caminito del Rey tickets are the part of this trip I would arrange first. The official website releases dates in batches and popular weekends can disappear quickly. If the official calendar is sold out, do not give up immediately: we found places through a guided provider, and I explain the alternatives below. The detail I […]

Is Alicante worth visiting? It surprised us in the best possible way. The city has a genuinely good beach within walking distance of the centre, an old town below a castle, easy tram trips along the Costa Blanca and mild weather outside summer. I spent part of our stay alone with two children and no […]

Is Málaga worth visiting? I think it is, but I would not treat it as just an airport for the Costa del Sol. We stayed in the city, walked almost everywhere and even went into the sea in March. To be honest, it was more of a quick dip than a proper swim, but there […]