10 Must-See Attractions in Malaga - Top Sights You Can't Miss - SittingUnderAPalmTree

10 Must-See Attractions in Malaga – Top Sights You Can’t Miss! August 21, 2024 – Posted in: Spain, Travel

Tourist Attractions in Malaga Each year, approximately 3 million tourists from around the world arrive in Malaga. Malaga is truly a tourist city, offering everything from shopping and neon lights to happy hours. Fortunately, Malaga also has a lot to offer if you’re more interested in history, art, and culture. So, if you can tear yourself away from the beautiful beaches in Malaga, there are plenty of exciting attractions to explore. Here’s a guide to…

Top Restaurants in Malaga You Must Try - SittingUnderAPalmTree

Top Restaurants in Malaga You Must Try – Posted in: Spain, Travel

Discover the Best Restaurants in Malaga Malaga is home to a wealth of fantastic restaurants, and here’s where you can find them! Each year, Malaga welcomes over 1.5 million tourists. In many cities, such large tourist flows might lead to mediocre food, but not in Malaga! In fact, Malaga was where we had the best dining experience during our Andalusian tour in March 2023. We sampled beef in three different ways: the classic Rabo de…

Hiking in Malaga - Discover the Best Trails - SittingUnderAPalmTree

Hiking in Malaga: Discover the Best Trails – Posted in: Spain, Travel

Exciting Hiking Trails in Malaga Looking for something different to do on your vacation in Malaga besides lounging on the beautiful beaches, going shopping, and dining Malaga also offers fantastic hiking opportunities. Many tourists may not realize it, but surrounding Malaga and throughout Andalusia runs one of Europe’s largest hiking trail systems, Gran Senda. Gran Senda is 942 km long and consists of 35 stages. The route, known as GR 249, covers mountains, coastlines, and white…

Shopping Guide to Malaga - Top Streets, Markets and Malls - SittingUnderAPalmTree

Shopping Guide to Malaga: Top Streets, Markets and Malls! – Posted in: Spain, Travel

Where to Shop in Malaga? If you’re shopping in Malaga, here’s your guide to the streets in this lovely holiday city where you can find the best shops. Malaga boasts several excellent shopping streets, all located in the Centro, the old town rising from the harbor. You’ll find both the large pedestrian street Calle Larios and the parallel street Calle Nueva. Additionally, there are many charming streets with artisanal crafts and unique souvenirs that you…

Travel Guide to Huelva, Spain - Attractions, Shopping and Restaurants - SittingUnderAPalmTree

Travel Guide to Huelva, Spain – Attractions, Shopping and Restaurants – Posted in: Spain, Travel

Huelva – Plenty of Attractions in the Old Mining Town Just an hour’s drive from Seville and also from the Portuguese border lies the old mining town of Huelva. While nearby Seville might surpass Huelva in both size and charm, the city has plenty to offer in terms of history, culture, shopping, and really good food! If you’re vacationing on the Costa de la Luz or in one of the smaller towns in southwestern Andalusia,…

Best Restaurants in Granada for an Unforgettable Culinary Experience - SittingUnderAPalmTree

Best Restaurants in Granada for an Unforgettable Culinary Experience August 19, 2024 – Posted in: Spain, Travel

Find Great Restaurants in Granada Every year, over 3 million tourists visit Granada, primarily to see Spain’s top tourist attraction, Alhambra. With so many tourists, it’s no wonder that there are also many fantastic restaurants in Granada. Surprisingly, we encountered very few tourist trap restaurants and can only conclude that there is truly excellent food to be found in this city. We stayed for five nights and managed to sample only a small portion of…

Top Guide - What to See and Do on Your Vacation in Granada - SittingUnderAPalmTree

Top Guide: What to See and Do on Your Vacation in Granada – Posted in: Spain, Travel

The Best Tips for Your Vacation in Granada Are you passionate about history, culture and delicious food? Then Granada is the perfect city for you! Located just an hour and a half from Malaga and about two hours from Cordoba, Granada is renowned for the magnificent Alhambra palace. However, there’s so much more to explore in this beautiful, historic city. Everywhere you go in Granada, you’ll be reminded that the city was under Moorish rule…

Top 10 Must-See Attractions in Granada - Essential Sights You Have to Visit - SittingUnderAPalmTree

Top 10 Must-See Attractions in Granada: Essential Sights You Have to Visit – Posted in: Spain, Travel

Must-See Attractions in Granada Granada is world-renowned for the Alhambra, the grand Moorish palace complex. But there are also many other sights in Granada that you absolutely must see. In fact, there are so many exciting attractions that you will likely find it challenging to experience them all. Additionally, there’s time to stroll through the charming cobblestone medieval streets or visit the numerous miradors (viewpoints) scattered throughout the city. Not to mention the flamenco, with…

The Best Hiking Trails in Granada - Must-Try Trails and Historic Walks - SittingUnderAPalmTree

The Best Hiking Trails in Granada: Must-Try Trails and Historic Walks – Posted in: Spain, Travel

Great Hiking Trails in Granada Most tourists travel to Granada to see the magnificent palace complex Alhambra and the city’s many other attractions. But the Andalusian city is located right next to the Sierra Nevada mountains, making it an exciting hiking destination with many lovely trails. We visited Granada in March 2023, when the temperature was perfect for a hiking vacation. We are still beginners in the fantastic world of hiking, so the hikes we…

The Ultimate Guide to Shopping in Granada - Top Stores & Hidden Gems - SittingUnderAPalmTree

The Ultimate Guide to Shopping in Granada: Top Stores & Hidden Gems August 18, 2024 – Posted in: Spain, Travel

The Best Shopping Spots in Granada & the Old Quarter If you’re planning to go shopping in Granada, here’s a guide to the streets in this beautiful city where you can find some truly great stores. And you can start getting excited! Granada is a wonderful city with vibrant pedestrian streets bustling with life around the clock. During the day, it’s the tourists who fill the city, especially in the old Arab market quarter. Here,…