Affordable Hotels in Castelldefels: Your Budget-Friendly Guide to Visiting Barcelona august 22, 2024 – Posted in: Spain, Travel

Castelldefels: An Affordable Alternative to Barcelona Barcelona, a city filled with culture, history, and vibrant streets, attracts travelers from around the world every year. However, with rising accommodation prices, especially after the extensive regulation of Airbnb rentals, finding a reasonably priced hotel in Barcelona can be challenging. If you’re looking for a more affordable alternative, the small suburb of Castelldefels is the perfect option. It takes about 20 minutes by train from Castelldefels to reach…

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How to get around Andalusia by bus and train – Posted in: Spain, Travel

Getting Around Andalusia by Bus and Train Exploring Andalusia by public transport is a fantastic way to experience the beautiful Spanish region – without having to worry about who will drive and who can enjoy an extra glass of their delightful wine! Just as we have previously traveled around Sicily by bus and train, we have also done the same in Andalusia for many years now – and it turned out to be an easy…

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

Travel Guide to Huelva, Spain – Attractions, Shopping and Restaurants august 21, 2024 – 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,…

Top 7 Must-See Attractions in Carmona - A Perfect Day Trip from Seville - SittingUnderAPalmTree

Top 7 Must-See Attractions in Carmona: A Perfect Day Trip from Seville – Posted in: Spain, Travel

A Day Trip to Carmona Carmona is a small town located about 30 km from Seville on the way to Cordoba. If you want to experience one of the beautiful white villages, it’s easy to get to Carmona, especially if you’re on holiday in Seville. If you’re on a road trip in Andalusia, you can safely book a night or two here, as there’s plenty to see in this beautiful town. Here, we’ll tell you…

Getting Around Barcelona - Guide to Bus, Tram, Train and Metro - SittingUnderAPalmTree

Getting Around Barcelona: Guide to Bus, Tram, Train and Metro august 19, 2024 – Posted in: Spain, Travel

Getting Around Barcelona with Public Transport When it comes to getting around Barcelona, the best way is on foot! Although Barcelona is a large city, it’s not so big that you can’t walk from La Sagrada Familia to Plaça de Catalunya and La Rambla in just half an hour. Otherwise, you can easily and affordably navigate the city using public transport. Here, you can learn how to travel from one attraction to another in Barcelona…

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Getting Around Sicily by Bus and Train august 12, 2024 – Posted in: Italy, Travel

Public Transportation in Sicily Traveling around Sicily by bus and train is much easier than you might think! There’s no need to rent a car and navigate the winding mountain roads, as even the smallest towns have regular bus and train services. Train schedules can be found on Trenitalia, but finding bus routes can be a bit tricky. Sicily’s bus system can be complex, with different companies serving each route, making it time-consuming to find…

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How To Get Around In Rome – By Metro, Bus, Tram and Taxi maj 1, 2022 – Posted in: Italy, Travel

Rome transportation – how to get around Getting around in Rome is best done by foot! Although Rome is a big city, it is not bigger than you can walk across the inner city or from the Vatican to Termini in an hour. Otherwise, there are three metro lines, many buses and regional trains, taxis and trams that can take you around the city. If you just want to visit the major sights in Rome,…

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How To Get Around In Venice – By Foot, Gondola & Vaporetto september 23, 2021 – Posted in: Italy, Travel

An Essential Guide to Public Transport in Venice Getting around Venice, the best way is on foot or by vaporetto, one of the many water buses. It takes a day or two getting used to suddenly being in a city where all the routes through the city also require a consideration of how to get across the canals. There are only four bridges over the Canal Grande, the great canal deviding the city, with the…