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The top 10 free things to do in Sanlúcar de Barrameda

July 10, 2022Leave a Comment

free things to do Sanlucar 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…

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Filed Under: Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Travel in Spain Tagged With: free things to do sanlucar, Sanlúcar de Barrameda, things to do in sanlucar, towns near cadiz

Cadizfornia with kids: Visiting Sotogrande, Castellar, Tarifa & El Palmar

May 2, 2022Leave a Comment

“Am I brave, or just insane?” I thought to myself as I hauled my 20-month-old son up the side of a cliff in Tarifa at midnight. We were walking back to our amazing rental and the “10 minute walk to the center” advertised on the website seemed to be more of a hike than I’d…

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Filed Under: Travel in Spain Tagged With: andalucia, Andalusia, cadiz, cadiz with kids, Castellar, Castellar de la frontera, el palmar, road trip, sotogrande, tarifa

What to know before attending the Pasarela Flamenca in Jerez

February 21, 2022Leave a Comment

This year marks the 15th anniversary of the Pasarela Flamenca in Jerez de la Frontera. The event takes place mid-February every year at the beautiful González Byass Bodega (Tío Pepe). Over 14,000 people attend the Pasarela Flamenca from Thursday to Sunday; it’s ideal for anyone looking to learn more about flamenco culture and the local…

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Filed Under: Travel in Spain Tagged With: buying flamenco dress, fashion, Feria, feria dress, flamenco, traje, what to wear to feria

3 Day getaway to Barceló Punta Umbria Beach Resort with babies

September 24, 2021Leave a Comment

With 13 month-old-twins, Javi and I are looking for “easy” travel destinations these days; places that are a short drive away, feature flat landscape (i.e. stroller-friendly), and have outdoor attractions to see. Luckily we live in Sanlúcar de Barrameda, which means there are lots of great places nearby. We decided to book a few nights…

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Filed Under: Travel in Spain Tagged With: all-inclusive resorts, beach hotels, huelva, places near Sanlucar, spain

U.S. travelers: What you should know before visiting Spain during COVID-19

June 29, 2021Leave a Comment

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Spain’s borders opened to international travelers this June and you best believe my parents were on the first flight out. Although we were excited they could finally visit us (and the babies) after months of waiting, the requirements for U.S. travelers going to and from Spain are confusing. That being said, they are much more lenient…

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Filed Under: Travel in Spain, World Travel Tagged With: covid, home covid tests spain, home covid tests use, international flights, spain, visit spain during covid

4 Day road trip through Extremadura: Mérida, Trujillo, Cáceres, Elvas, Zafra

April 28, 2019Leave a Comment

extremadura road trip

I’ve just returned from a road trip through Extremadura with my family. We planned our visit during Holy Week (Easter) and were able to see religious processions in several different cities. The weather is unpredictable in spring but we got lucky with clouds and cool temperatures—perfect for exploring! The trip lasted 4 days, 3 nights…

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Filed Under: Travel in Spain, World Travel Tagged With: caceres, elvas, extremadura, road trip, trujillo, zafra

2 Beautiful towns you’ve got to see in the Sierra de Cádiz (pet-friendly)

December 2, 2018Leave a Comment

zahara de la sierra

Javi and I enjoyed a weekend escape to the beautiful Sierra de Cádiz with our dog Pubma this October. Although I’ve been to El Chorro, Jubrique, Vejer, Grazalema and El Bosque there’s still so many places to see in the nearby Sierras of Malága and Cádiz! This trip we visited two new towns; Setenil de las…

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Filed Under: Pet Friendly Travel, Travel in Spain Tagged With: dog-friendly, mountain house, pet-friendly, sierra de cadiz, weekend escape

Itinerary ideas for a 4 day sailing trip from Spain to Portugal

August 27, 2018Leave a Comment

This August I embarked on a sailing trip from Spain to Portugal with my husband and his family. The journey took four days and three nights—we traveled from Puerto de Santa Maria, Spain to Albufeira, Portugal and back. We sailed for 36 hours total and spent each night on our 37 foot sailboat.  I hope…

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Filed Under: Travel in Spain, World Travel Tagged With: boat trip, sailboat, sailing, sailing in spain, spain to portugal

Finding flamenco dress inspiration at Pasarela Flamenca Jerez

February 17, 2018Leave a Comment

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As feria season approaches women all over Andalusia begin to prepare their flamenco dress or traje de flamenca. Feria season typically lasts from April to September. During this time cities throughout southern Spain are filled with flamenco fashion, music, and festivities as they celebrate their annual fair. Women tend to own numerous flamenco dresses (I…

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Filed Under: Travel in Spain Tagged With: Feria, feria dress, flamenco dress, flamenco fashion, mood flamenco

Pet-friendly getaway to the Serranía de Ronda

October 25, 2017Leave a Comment

serrania de ronda with pets

Our pet-friendly escape to the Serranía de Ronda this weekend was fantastic. There were no crowds, the weather was perfect, and Pumba (our dog) had an absolute blast. Javi and I bring Pumba to the sierras of Cádiz and Malaga a few times a year…but this recent trip is one of my favorites! We wanted to…

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Filed Under: Pet Friendly Travel, Travel in Spain Tagged With: mountain towns, pet-friendly, pueblos blancos, sierra de malaga, spanish mountains, weekend getaway in spain, white villages

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Originally from Florida's Forgotten Coast, I moved to Sanlúcar to teach for 'six months' in 2011 and never left! Follow my blog for global travel tips, expat life, and insider knowledge on local events and customs. Get the full story →

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