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 August 21, 2024 – 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…

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Discover Barcelona - Your Ultimate Guide for a Memorable Getaway - SittingUnderAPalmTree

Discover Barcelona: Your Ultimate Guide for a Memorable Getaway August 19, 2024 – Posted in: Spain, Travel

Barcelona – Perfect for a Mini-Break! Barcelona, located on Spain’s northeastern coast, is an ideal choice for a short break, offering a lively atmosphere, an array of restaurants, unique attractions, and miles of beautiful sandy beaches. Whether you’re combining a city break with some beach time or looking for a romantic getaway, Barcelona is perfect for families, couples, and anyone seeking both relaxation and adventure. Wander through charming streets hand in hand, and end your…

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Shopping in Barcelona - Best Shopping Districts, Markets and Hidden Gems - SittingUnderAPalmTree

Shopping in Barcelona – Best Shopping Districts, Markets and Hidden Gems! – Posted in: Spain, Travel

Barcelona Shopping Guide If you’re heading to Barcelona for some shopping, here’s a guide to the streets in this beautiful city where you can find the best stores. Barcelona boasts several excellent shopping streets, all located in Ciutat Vella, the old town. Here you’ll find La Rambla with its bustling tourist activity, Passeig de Gracia with all the renowned brands, and the charming small streets of the Gothic Quarter. Barcelona also has several large shopping…

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Must-See Attractions in Barcelona - Guide to Essential Sights - SittingUnderAPalmTree

Must-See Attractions in Barcelona – Guide to Essential Sights! – Posted in: Spain, Travel

Tourist Attractions in Barcelona Barcelona, Spain’s second-largest city, offers so much to see that you certainly won’t be able to experience it all in one visit. Just wandering through the charming streets and soaking in the lively atmosphere can easily fill a weekend trip. But if you’re in Barcelona, there are many exciting attractions that you should explore – enough to keep you busy for an entire month. So what are the must-sees if you…

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

Getting Around Barcelona: Guide to Bus, Tram, Train and Metro – 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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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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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…

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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…

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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…

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