You may already know about the Three Kings that bring children presents or the special sweets eaten this time of year. But there are plenty more Spanish Christmas traditions that aren’t as well known outside the country. Read on to find out what they are! Spain during the holidays is full of festive cheer! Photo […]
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One Day In Granada: Best Things To Do Like a Local
24 hours is the perfect amount of time to get an authentic, local feel for Granada. Obviously Granada is full of sights worth seeing. You could spend an entire day at the Alhambra alone! However, you can still experience the city in a short amount of time. In fact, the best way to spend 24 […]
Our Top Picks For Seville’s Best Convents for Cookies
Seville is the perfect city for those of us who love something sweet. But, what if we told you taming that sweet tooth could keep a century-old tradition alive? Read on to learn about Seville’s best convents for cookies you’ll never forget! Originally solely a Christmas tradition, people have been buying delicious sweets from Seville’s […]
Where To Eat In Seville On Sundays!
This blog post was originally posted on July 18th, 2016, and was updated on September 8th, 2017. While Sunday is one of our favorite days to wander the narrow streets of Seville and have a beer in a nice plaza, it can be tricky to find a good restaurant that’s actually open! After a hard working […]
Top 10 Traditional Tapas in Seville
Seville is a city which is known for its 3000+ bars, some of which date back to well before the 20th century, including one that has been running since 1670. It’s fair to say that the tapas culture here in Seville is one of the best in Spain – at least, it’s one of our favorites. […]
Recipe: Poor Man’s Potatoes (“Papas a lo Pobre”)
Potatoes are one of those universal comfort foods. They are inexpensive, available at every farmer’s market or grocery store and delicious. Plus, there are so many ways to enjoy them. Between fried potatoes, mashed potatoes, potato omelettes, roasted potatoes and potato salad – the list and variations are endless, but most of the recipes conjure […]
Here for a Short Stay? Here’s How to Spend 24 Hours in Seville
Seville is a city that you could stay in for weeks and still not explore every corner. However, the good news is that 24 hours in Seville is enough to at least give you a good taste of what there is to see and do. Read along for our ideal one day itinerary in Andalusia’s […]
Art Galleries in Seville: Here’s 3 That You Can’t Miss
This blog post was originally posted on June 14th, 2015 and was updated on August 3rd, 2017. While Madrid and Barcelona certainly take the fame when it comes to art galleries, Seville is certainly worthy of a mention too. Without an iconic, world renowned museum like El Prado in Madrid, Seville’s art scene is full […]
Our List of The Absolute Best Restaurants in Granada
This blog post was originally posted on July 30, 2017, and was updated on April 17, 2019. As one of the few cities left in Spain where tapas often come free with your drink, Granada is foodie heaven. But with so many places to eat in the city, where are the absolute best restaurants in […]
Moreish & Moorish: 5 Typical Desserts from Granada
One of the many things about the south of Spain that holds such appeal for international travelers are the remnants of its ancient Arabic heyday. Remember, Spain has actually spent more time as a majority Islamic country than it has a Christian one throughout its history. That is still very apparent in many elements of […]