Semana Santa or Holy Week is one of Spain’s most interesting traditions. It takes place every year during the last week of lent and ends on Easter Sunday. Each city has their own unique twist on this centuries-old tradition, with Seville being the most famous of them all. However, if you want to experience this…
Sanlúcar de Barrameda
Best breakfast and brunch spots in Sanlúcar de Barrameda
Sanlúcar de Barrameda is Spain’s 2022 gastronomic capital…so we should expect the city to have stellar breakfast and brunch options too, right? Personally, breakfast is my favorite meal of the day, and I’d be lying if I said we didn’t go out for breakfast or brunch in Sanlúcar at least once a week. 🍳🥓 Some…
4 Things to know before attending the horse races in Sanlúcar de Barrameda 🏇
The horse races in Sanlúcar are back and better than ever! During the height of the pandemic this annual event was put on hold, but now it’s back in full swing and I couldn’t be happier. There are two race cycles during the month of August, and each one lasts 3 days. The cycles take…
The top 10 free things to do in Sanlúcar de Barrameda
Three words come to mind when describing Sanlúcar de Barrameda: bueno, bonito y barato—good, beautiful and cheap! 😉 I moved to Sanlúcar over 10 years ago, and this post contains my go-to list of free activities for when family and friends come to visit. If you’ve got any suggestions on other activities I should add to my…
10 Restaurants to try the next time you visit Sanlúcar de Barrameda
As Spain begins to open its doors to tourists once again, some of my favorite restaurants in Sanlúcar de Barrameda are opening their doors too! Most people have heard about the classics like Casa Bigote, Barbiana and Casa Balbino…but Sanlúcar’s gastronomic scene offers a plethora of delicious destinations. Below you’ll find 10 restaurants (in no particular…
My favorite beauty and hair salons in Sanlúcar de Barrameda
Want to know where to get your hair, nails and eyebrows done in Sanlúcar? Allow me to share some recommendations. 😉 I’ve lived in Sanlúcar de Barrameda for 10 years and below you’ll find a list of my favorite stylists and estheticians in town (in no particular order). I love getting treatments at the following businesses…
Attending the Feria del Langostino in Sanlúcar
Last night I had the pleasure to attend the first-ever Feria del Langostino here in Sanlúcar de Barrameda. The event was put on by a collection of local businesses and organizations with the intent of showcasing two of Sanlúcar’s star products—wine and langostinos (King Prawns). Eight restaurants were chosen to participate in the fair and the…
Everything you need to know about Sanlúcar’s Feria de la Manzanilla
This year Sanlúcar de Barrameda’s feria will take place from June 6 – 11, 2023. When you think of stereotypical “Spain” what comes to mind? For me it’s flamenco dresses, good wine, music, and dancing…and Sanlúcar de Barrameda’s Feria de la Manzanilla encompasses all of these elements and then some! Cities all over Spain have…
Attending Carnaval in Sanlúcar de Barrameda
One of my favorite things about Sanlúcar de Barrameda is that we get the best of both worlds; in Cádiz you have carnaval, in Seville you have feria…but in Sanlúcar you have both! What exactly is carnaval (carnival in English)? Think of Mardi Gras and Halloween combined to create a hybrid super fiesta! It’s a hot mess of costumes,…
More than Traditional Tapas: 7 New Restaurants to try in Sanlúcar de Barrameda
Sanlúcar de Barrameda is known throughout Andalucía for its delicious seafood and locally grown ingredients (can you say papas de arena?). If you find yourself craving something a little different however, there are some new “modern” restaurants popping up around town. You’ll get to enjoy a new twist on traditional tapas as well as a…