You’d be forgiven for never having heard of Ubeda and Baeza. Until recently, I had never heard of them either, and despite their UNESCO heritage and convenient location in the heart of Jaen, Andalucia, they remained firmly off my radar…
Is Marbella Worth Visiting? 10 Reasons to Visit Marbella, Spain
I never had any desire to visit Marbella. As someone who grew up in the UK, I always associated Marbella with D-list celebrities, superyachts belonging to Russian oligarchs and other ostentatious displays of wealth that are far removed from my…
Jaen, Spain | Hidden Gems in Andalucia
Situated just next to Cordoba, Jaen is one of the few remaining hidden gems in Andalucia. Jaen is the capital city of Jaen province in Andalucia, and despite its historical importance as part of the Caliphate of Cordoba during Moorish…
The Top 10 Things to Do in Ronda, Spain | Visiting Ronda
Set among rolling emerald hills, and perched on the edge of a sheer cliff, Ronda, is dramatic as it is spectacular. Widely accepted as being one of the most photogenic cities in Spain, Ronda is the third most-visited destination in…
The Best Things to Do in Nerja, Spain | A Nerja Itinerary
When I recently visited Nerja, one of Andalucia’s most popular beach towns, I’ll admit that I didn’t have high hopes. Around one third of Nerja’s 20,000 permanent inhabitants is foreign, with the vast majority of those foreigners being British, and…