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
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…
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,…
What you need to know about attending feria in Spain
My first feria experience was unforgettable; the beautiful dresses, horse carriages, decorative casetas, and festive atmosphere were mesmerizing! I was instantly enamored with this event and as soon as it ended I began counting down the days until the next feria began. Cities all over Spain have their own feria (annual festivals or fairs), but the ones in Andalusia…
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…
Planning a wedding in Sanlúcar de Barrameda
Our wedding in Sanlúcar de Barrameda was absolutely perfect! Javi and I are very lucky to have so many wonderful people in our lives, and we’d like to extend a big “Thank You” to everyone who was able to attend and all of you who sent well wishes! I also wanted to take this…
12 Things you should do in Sanlúcar de Barrameda
***Last updated May 2023*** Did you know Sanlúcar de Barrameda was the departure point of Christopher Columbus, Ferdinand Magellan and several Spanish conquistadores? This seaside city not only has fascinating history…you’ll get to enjoy tons of delicious seafood, beautiful sunsets, and fun activities too! Below you’ll find a list of my favorite things to do…