Top Restaurants in Tarragona - Guide to Great Dining Spots - SittingUnderAPalmTree

Top Restaurants in Tarragona: Guide to Great Dining Spots august 21, 2024 – Posted in: Spain, Travel

Find the Best Restaurants in Tarragona There are plenty of great restaurants in Tarragona – and here’s where you can find them! Tarragona is located about an hour’s drive south of Barcelona, on the northeastern coast of Spain. On the menu, this translates to Mediterranean cuisine with plenty of fish and seafood. The city has many day-trippers coming from Barcelona. This means there are many restaurants to choose from for lunch. In the evening, when…

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Discover Ronda - Tips for Visiting the White Village and the Famous Puente Nuevo - SittingUnderAPalmTree

Discover Ronda: Tips for Visiting the White Village and the Famous Puente Nuevo – Posted in: Spain, Travel

What to See and Do in Ronda Ronda, renowned for its iconic Puente Nuevo bridge, has much more to offer beyond this stunning landmark. Nestled in the heart of Andalusia, this charming mountain town is one of Spain’s picturesque “white villages.” With its rich history, breathtaking landscapes, and vibrant local culture, Ronda is a destination that captivates visitors. Whether you’re exploring ancient Moorish sites, savoring local delicacies, or simply soaking in the serene beauty of…

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Best Restaurants in Ronda - A Culinary Guide - SittingUnderAPalmTree

Best Restaurants in Ronda – A Culinary Guide – Posted in: Spain, Travel

Must-Try Restaurants in Ronda The restaurants in Ronda offer a wide variety of dining options, reflecting its popularity as one of Andalusia’s top tourist destinations. Unfortunately, many tourists don’t venture beyond the walk from Puente Nuevo to the most popular restaurant street, Calle Nueva. And that’s a shame! Calle Nueva, located in the newer part of town, mainly offers pizza, pasta, and nuggets. If you limit yourself to dining here, you’ll miss out on the…

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Best Restaurants in Nerja - Must-Try Dining Spots and Bars - SittingUnderAPalmTree

Best Restaurants in Nerja – Must-Try Dining Spots and Bars – Posted in: Spain, Travel

Find the Best Restaurants in Nerja Nerja, the charming little beach town on the Costa del Sol, surprisingly offers a wide range of excellent restaurants. Since Roman times, Nerja has been a popular place for landing fish, which is well reflected in the menu. Here, you can enjoy everything from fresh fish and seafood to delicious shellfish. If you prefer a juicy steak or finer dining, you’ll find that here in Nerja as well. If…

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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…

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Top Restaurants in Barcelona - Must-Try Dining Spots and Hidden Gems - SittingUnderAPalmTree

Top Restaurants in Barcelona: Must-Try Dining Spots and Hidden Gems august 19, 2024 – Posted in: Spain, Travel

Guide to Good Restaurants in Barcelona There’s a plethora of excellent restaurants in Barcelona, and in this article we’ll tell you where you can find them! Located in northeastern Spain right on the coast and surrounded by the Serra de Collserola mountain range, Barcelona offers a diverse culinary scene. On one hand, you’ll find hearty mountain cuisine with rich stews, and on the other, a Mediterranean kitchen brimming with seafood and squid. The city has…

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Best Restaurants in Granada for an Unforgettable Culinary Experience - SittingUnderAPalmTree

Best Restaurants in Granada for an Unforgettable Culinary Experience – 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…

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Best Places to Eat in Syracuse and Ortigia - A Guide to Great Restaurants - SittingUnderAPalmTree

Best Places to Eat in Syracuse and Ortigia: A Guide to Great Restaurants august 13, 2024 – Posted in: Italy, Travel

Best Restaurants in Syracuse You can easily spend an entire week exploring Syracuse, but if you’re on a whirlwind tour, be sure to allocate at least two days for your visit. The city has a lot to offer in terms of sights and a variety of excellent dining options! It’s wise to make reservations or arrive early in the evening to ensure you get a table. Please note, that in Syracuse, you’ll encounter the coperto…

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The Best Tips for Your Holiday in Catania, Sicily - SittingUnderAPalmTree

The Best Tips for Your Holiday in Catania, Sicily august 11, 2024 – Posted in: Italy, Travel

What to See, Do, and Eat in Catania? Catania sits at the foot of Mount Etna and has experienced both earthquakes and multiple volcanic eruptions. The city has an intense and almost hysterical pulse, making it a rather fun place to visit. However, it might not be a city that everyone will equally appreciate. Catania is, after all, a city of contrasts. It is both incredibly dirty and grimy and yet infinitely beautiful. With trash…

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Best Restaurants in Catania, Sicily - SittingUnderAPalmTree

Best Restaurants in Catania, Sicily – Posted in: Italy, Travel

Where to Eat in Catania? Great restaurants in Catania are spread generously throughout the city. However, you’ll find the really great dining spots along the stretch from Via Crociferi and the small side streets, under the umbrellas at Piazza Santa Maria dell’Indirizzo, and extending to Castello Ursino. The truly excellent and also pricey restaurants are clustered at the end of the charming party street, Via Santa Filomena. If you do as we did and venture…

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