The annual horse races in Sanlúcar de Barrameda are famous throughout Spain and attract locals, tourists, and celebrities alike! It’s a unique event because the horses run on the sand and the race dates are chosen based on the days that have the lowest tide. The races are split into two cycles—the first in early August and the…
Where to eat in Sanlúcar de Barrameda: El Centro, Bajo de Guía, & Barrio Alto
I’ll be honest…one of the main reasons I wanted to move back to Sanlúcar de Barrameda from Seville is the food! The restaurants in Sanlúcar are the epitome of the Mediterranean diet—light dishes, lots of olive oil, local veggies, homemade breads, and let’s not forget fresh seafood. Below you’ll find a list of my favorite…
Vacation in Cadíz: 3 Beautiful Beach Bars you need to see
The Secret Chiringuitos of Cadíz Sanlúcar de Barrameda is located in the province of Cadíz, and one of the best things about vacationing (and living) in the Costa de la Luz is having easy access to the beach. In coastal towns there are many businesses and attractions that only open during summer (tourism season),…
Scotland: Edinburgh and the Highlands in 3 days
Visiting Edinburgh in August This past week I visited Edinburgh with my family – we were only in town for a few days so we tried our best to see as much as possible! Our trip was planned for early August which also happens to be the city’s biggest tourism month of the year…
4 Attractions you have to see when you visit Seville
My family recently traveled to Sanlúcar de Barrameda for a visit and we decided to take a day trip to Seville. We had a great time, but I wouldn’t recommend going to Seville during the months of July and August if possible – it’s known for being unbearably hot in summer (all the locals go to the coastal…
Weekend getaway to Sagres, Portugal
Sagres is a small town in Algarve, Portugal located on the Atlantic and is known for great waves, friendly people, and beautiful beaches. It’s close by to Lagos so if you’re in the area you should try to see both towns. Read on for tips on food and the best beaches around! How to get to…
Weekend getaway to Tarifa (pet-friendly)
Why you should visit Tarifa Tarifa is Spain’s southernmost city (you can catch a 45 minute ferry from Tarifa to Tangier, Morocco) and it’s located right where the Mediterranean Sea meets the Atlantic Ocean. Tarifa is the perfect setting for a weekend getaway during Spring and Summer with a great night life scene, beautiful beaches, adorable…
Everything you need to know about visiting Istanbul
I’ve just returned from a trip to Istanbul and wanted to write down some of the things we did for any of my friends planning on making the same trip. One of the things that surprised me most about Istanbul was how beautiful it is — between the copious amounts of blooming flowers (April is…
Sierra de Cadiz – Grazalema, El Bosque, Benamahoma
Where to stay in the Sierra de Cadíz This past weekend we rented a house in the Sierra de Cadíz. We had a group of eight people and one dog. The Sierra de Cadiz is famous for its Pueblos Blancos—quaint towns (painted white) dotted throughout the mountain range. We got lucky with the weather, it was…
Celebrating Los Reyes Magos (Three Kings)
Something I always thought was really interesting and never knew about is the tradition of the Reyes Magos (aka Three Kings who went to visit baby Jesus bearing gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh). Traditionally Spanish children receive presents on the morning of January 6th, not on Christmas day. This tradition seems to make more…