Few places hold as much indisputable charm as Cordoba, with its colorful flower-lined streets and gilded remnants of Moorish Spain’s glory days. First a key Roman settlement and later the capital of Al-Andalus, Cordoba was once the most important city in Europe. Its picturesque cobblestone streets hold thousands of years of secrets and stories belonging […]
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Visiting Seville in Summer: 5 Ways to Beat the Heat
The temperatures may be high, but don’t let that put you off from visiting one of Spain’s most magical cities! The majority of southern Spain experiences scorching temperatures throughout the summer months, and Seville is no exception. Temperatures start climbing in April and May, soar to highs of 36°C (95°F) in July, and don’t start […]
Make the Most of Your Week: 7 Days in San Sebastian
Beautiful, sophisticated San Sebastian is the perfect place to escape for a week. It features a European, cosmopolitan vibe coupled nicely with the slow, laid-back pace of life so many visitors to Spain love. The city has plenty to see and do without being overwhelming. It’s the perfect place to spend a week visiting at […]
7 Days in Madrid: The Perfect Itinerary in Spain’s Capital
As Spain’s capital and largest city, Madrid offers a lifetime’s worth of things to see, do and experience. However, if you’re just passing through, we think 7 days in Madrid is perfect for getting to know the city. You’ll be able to see all the iconic tourist sights as well as step off the beaten […]
Top 5 Tapas Bars in Jerez: Modern Twists on Traditional Tapas
Jerez is claimed by some to be the birthplace of tapas, which means going out for tapas here is an absolute must! Of course, one of the items on your list of things to do in Jerez has to be getting out and enjoying the tapas culture! But where are the best tapas bars in […]
Sherry, Horses, and So Much More: The Top 5 Things To Do in Jerez de la Frontera
Beautiful weather, streets lined with palm trees, delicious regional food—what’s not to love about the home of sherry, Jerez de la Frontera? Jerez is sometimes overlooked when people travel to nearby Seville or Cadiz—but this is a mistake! Jerez has the same Andalusian charm as Seville without all the crowds, and it has something else […]
Insider Tips: How To Get From Seville To Jerez
Andalusia is the home of some of the most beautiful regions in Spain, and one of our favorites is Jerez. A day trip to the home of sherry is super easy, and something you won’t soon forget! Jerez is a region famous for its sherry wine, a favorite aperitif among locals in Seville. With a fascinating […]
The Best Day Trips from Seville
This blog post was originally posted on March 8, 2015, and was updated on February 9, 2017. Seville is such a wonderful city to explore, however, due to its location, it’s also the perfect launch pad for exploring all over the south of Spain. This list has lots of our favorite day trip ideas from Seville! Whether […]
Best Village Day Trips from Seville
While Seville has a lot to offer, if you have a bit of time you might want to check out some of the lovely villages in the vicinity. Here are some tips for the best village day trips from Seville! Granted, there are many things to see and do in Seville – however, if you’re here […]
Our Favorite Wineries near Seville
Who doesn’t like a nice glass of wine? Sometimes there’s nothing better! But there is good wine and then there is GREAT wine. Let us point you in the direction of our favorite wineries near Seville. If you’re as mad about wine as we are, it’s not just the prospect of drinking it that gets your […]