Exploring Ibiza Off-Season
We headed to Ibiza during the off-season to experience the ‘other side’ of the island. Walking, biking, beaching and swimming were our main activities each day, and Ibiza is a beautiful spot for all of those.
Spain
Tapas, trendy cities, wild coastlines, sandy beaches and little beers. Spain has amazing history, culture, art and music scenes. Get swept away in the culture, vibey cities of Madrid and Barcelona. Head south to the historic cities of Granada and Seville.
A popular destination for sun-seekers from the UK, expect busy beaches along the Costa Brava during the summertime. If you can, head in the direction of the beaches out of season in September instead.
Best Places to Visit in Mallorca
Mallorca is a beautiful Spanish island frequented by tourists throughout the year. Here you will encounter rugged cliffs, a stunning coastline, pristine beaches and plenty to see and do. This makes it an ideal destination for a range of travellers.
Is Madrid Expensive?
Tempted to plan a long weekend in Madrid, but not sure how much it’s all going to cost? Madrid is an exciting metropolis, the perfect place to spend an evening watching a flamenco show or sharing tapas with new friends. But how do the prices in Madrid compare to other European destinations?
Girona Travel Guide
Girona is an exciting city in northeast Spain (or Catalonia, as the locals would say) with a beautifully preserved medieval Old Town. Visit the town to wander its cobblestone streets and if you’re a keen cyclist, use it as a base from which to venture into the surrounding countryside. As it has its own airport and isn’t too far from either Barcelona or the Costa Brava, it makes a great city break for a long weekend or could be part of a longer trip to Catalonia.
Vegetarian in San Sebastian: Our Survival Guide
San Sebastian’s Old Town is a mythical destination for foodies, spoken of in hushed, reverent tones. On every cobblestone street, there’s a welcoming bar with small plates of “pinchos” already piled high to the delight of customers.
Is Barcelona Expensive? How Much to Budget Per Day
Is Barcelona expensive? In this Barcelona travel budget, we break down the cost of accommodation, transport, activities, tapas and wine in Barcelona.
Barcelona is a popular European destination for weekend travellers from the UK. It’s a common a stop for foreign travellers on a European sightseeing trip too. There are often budget flights to Barcelona, especially around September and October. By then high season is over (it’s also much nicer to visit then because there are fewer crowds).
Spain’s Best Cities
Our list of the best places to visit in Spain has something for everyone: beautiful cities, charming fishing villages, blissful Mediterranean islands and unforgettable culture. In fact, the most difficult part of a trip to Spain might be planning which parts to visit first!
21 Unique Things To Do in Lanzarote
Lanzarote is the northernmost island in the Canary Islands. You’ll find plenty of Spanish influence here in the tapas and culture. But the island has its own distinct identity. The volcanic landscapes are unlike anything we’ve ever seen before. The architecture has its own special and sustainable style.
Barcelona Cooking Class (+ Gazpacho Recipe)
A Barcelona cooking class is the best way to learn to cook tapas. Even better, you can learn to cook Spanish food from locals who live in Barcelona. We’re about the reveal Barcelona’s best cooking class…
Eating out is a huge part of the culture in Barcelona. The city is full of plazas and squares where friends meet for wine and tapas, and talk until the midnight hour. Most locals don’t even consider actually eating dinner until 9pm or later. Instead, Catalonians go bar-hopping in the evening and eat a different tapa at each stop.
For us early-eating Brits, a late dinner time can come as quite a shock. But it feels good to take your time, meet up for a drink, snack on tapas and unwind at the end of the day. After a while, Luke and I came to love it.
Granada, Spain – Travel Guide
Arabic architecture, Middle Eastern food, cave houses, snow-capped mountains, free tapas with every glass of wine… The more we heard, the more irresistible the idea of visiting Granada became. So we abandoned our winter sun chasing in Seville and booked ourselves a cheap ticket on board the next bus to the mountainous town of Granada.
Granada’s Enchanting Alhambra
Oh my sweet Alhambra. You absolutely cannot miss the Alhambra if you’re visiting Granada. This enchanting Islamic palace, named “the Red Castle” because of the reddish hue of the walls, is set high up on a hillside above the city.
Amidst the backdrop of the snow-capped Sierra Nevada mountain range, the Alhambra looks like something straight out of a storybook.
Vegetarian in Seville: How to Survive Without Just Eating Bread
Seville is one of those beautiful historic cities that you can’t not love, but if you’re a vegetarian in Seville then prepare to be assaulted by huge pig legs hanging from the ceiling of just about every restaurant. Sevillians adore their jamón and they won’t let you forget it.
Being vegetarian in Seville, you can easily end up relying on the big bread basket and small ramekin of olives that comes with every meal. While bread and olives are pretty delicious, after the fourth or fifth time of them appearing on the table, you’ll be craving some variety and veggies.
Seville isn’t the most vegetarian friendly of places, but it’s not completely in the dark ages when it comes to meat-free cuisine either. Being a vegetarian in Seville takes a bit more effort and forward planning. Here’s our guide on how to survive as a vegetarian in Seville without just eating bread.
