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 august 19, 2024 – 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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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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