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,…

Big Guide to Visiting Alhambra in Granada - Tips to Tickets, Attractions and History - SittingUnderAPalmTree

Big Guide to Visiting Alhambra in Granada – Tips to Tickets, Attractions and History august 17, 2024 – Posted in: Spain, Travel

Plan Your Visit to the Alhambra The Danish author Dan Turèll published “Alhambra Blues” in 1983. Although it was mainly about the street he lived on, you will recognize the expression after visiting the Alhambra and walking out of the grand gate. Alhambra Blues is the feeling you get between your visit to the Moorish palace and the time until you can visit it again. For it is truly beautiful, and it’s no wonder that…

Must-Visit Cities on Your Round Trip in Andalusia - SittingUnderAPalmTree

Must-Visit Cities on Your Round Trip in Andalusia august 16, 2024 – Posted in: Spain, Travel

Top Cities to Explore on Your Andalusian Journey Planning a round trip in Andalusia? It’s good to know that Spain’s southernmost region has a city for every mood and every type of holiday. Whether you’re into beach vacations, historical excursions, or challenging hikes in the mountains, Andalusia has it all! Plus, the cuisine varies from city to city, with each region boasting its specialties. So, if you want to taste it all, you’ll need to…

Ultimate Guide to an Andalusia Round Trip - Top Tips and Must-See Cities - SittingUnderAPalmTree

Ultimate Guide to an Andalusia Round Trip: Top Tips and Must-See Cities – Posted in: Spain, Travel

3-week Andalusia Itinerary – What to See and Do In March 2023, we embarked on a round trip in Andalusia. Before that, we had visited Seville, Cadiz, and Cordoba several times. We were so fascinated by Andalusia’s culture and history that we wanted to take a more extensive tour of the region. We started in Seville and traveled counterclockwise, up into the mountains and along the coast. In the image above, you can see the…

Top Travel Tips to Your Vacation in Isla Canela, Isla Cristina & Punta del Moral – Posted in: Spain, Travel

Enjoy a Beach Holiday in Isla Canela, Isla Cristina & Punta del Moral Isla Canela, Isla Cristina, and Punta del Moral are three Andalusian gems strung together along Spain’s Atlantic coast, known as Costa de la Luz. These three beautiful seaside towns are just waiting for you to visit and create unforgettable memories. Here on the coast, you’ll find stunning sandy beaches, a refreshing summer breeze, fun activities, and plenty of delicious seafood dishes on…

Tips for a Long-Term Workation - How to Work Remotely from Spain - SittingUnderAPalmTree

Tips for a Long-Term Workation: How to Work Remotely from Spain – Posted in: Spain, Travel

Workation Guide: How to Bring Your Work on a Long-Term Vacation in Spain Dreaming of a long-term vacation in Spain? And are you lucky enough to be able to bring your work along? Then you’re probably also looking for tips on where to stay, how to find a place to live, how to set up a workspace, and all the other things you might need answers to right now. When we brought our work on…

Shopping in Ayamonte - Here are all the best stores - SittingUnderAPalmTree

Shopping in Ayamonte – Your Guide to all the best stores! – Posted in: Spain, Travel

Where to Shop in Ayamonte? If you’re heading to Ayamonte for shopping, you’re in for a treat! This quaint coastal town in southwestern Spain, right on the Portuguese border, is renowned for its fantastic shopping scene. Stroll through its narrow, winding streets to discover affordable clothing, ceramics, and shoes. Don’t miss the food market, where you can snag great deals and pick up delicious souvenirs to take home. Let’s go shopping in Ayamonte! The Best…

A Day Trip to Ayamonte - Tips for Sights, Shopping, and Restaurants - SittingUnderAPalmTree

A Day Trip to Ayamonte – Tips for Sights, Shopping, and Restaurants – Posted in: Spain, Travel

What Can You See on a Day Trip to Ayamonte? Many visitors come to the small Spanish coastal town of Ayamonte while on holiday on the Costa de la Luz or the Algarve coast in Portugal. Ayamonte is located right on the border between the two countries, separated only by the beautiful Guadiana River. The small ferry quickly takes you from one country to the other – and out in the water, both time zones,…

Best Restaurants in Ayamonte, Spain - SittingUnderAPalmTree

Best Restaurants in Ayamonte, Spain – Posted in: Spain, Travel

Find Great Restaurants in Ayamonte There are surprisingly many excellent restaurants in Ayamonte, the small town on the border with Portugal. Ayamonte has a treasure trove of high-quality ingredients to choose from. With its location right on the Atlantic coast, you can find everything your heart desires, from fish and seafood to shellfish. The hinterland also offers goat and Iberico pig farming, and delicious cheeses are commonly found on menus. Most restaurants and tapas bars…

Hiking in Ayamonte, Spain - Discover the Unique Marshlands and Salt Pans - SittingUnderAPalmTree

Hiking in Ayamonte, Spain: Discover the Unique Marshlands and Salt Pans – Posted in: Spain, Travel

A Guide to Beautiful Hiking Trails in Ayamonte Ayamonte, located on Spain’s sunny southwestern coast by the river at the border with Portugal, offers a unique blend of hiking routes through marshlands to the south and rolling hills to the north. This charming town, refreshingly overlooked by large tourist crowds, is a true paradise for hikers who, like us, enjoy exploring breathtaking landscapes. In 2024, we spent the first three months of the year in…