by Eric | Jan 1, 2023 | Spain, Destinations
Since we just arrived back to Portugal in October, we were unable to travel back to the USA for Christmas. We had been spending most of our time renovating the new townhouse we purchased and were ready for a break and change of scenery. So, we decided to hit the...
by Eric | Apr 25, 2022 | Destinations, Spain
April 24, 2022 #1 The Royal Alcazar of Seville The Royal Alcazar of Seville or Real Alcazar de Sevilla is a Royal Palace built on the remains of a prior Muslim Palace and Fortress. The Castilian Palace was built for Peter of Castile who was King of Leon and Castile...
by Eric | Apr 21, 2022 | Destinations, Spain
April 19, 2022 This is just a quick post with some of our photos from the Botanical Garden in Malaga, Spain. The garden dates back to 1857 and was initiated by the Loring-Heredia Family with the landscaping being done by a French horticulturist by the name of Jacinto...
by Eric | Apr 21, 2022 | Destinations, Spain
Monday, April 18, 2022 This afternoon, we took a trip out to the Spanish countryside to visit the natural geothermal baths and travertines. In this area, the countryside feels like what you would imagine of the US southwest. It is expansive with rocky hillsides,...
by Eric | Apr 18, 2022 | Destinations, Spain
April 17, 2022 The Alhambra (Al-Hamra or The Red One) is a vast complex of palaces, gardens, and fortresses located in Andalusia Spain. The original palace, gardens, and fortifications were begun by Muhammad I Ibn al-Ahmar in 1238. He was founder of the Emirate of...
by Eric | Apr 16, 2022 | Destinations, Spain
April 14th, 2022 San Sebastian is a beautiful little city in a quiet sandy bay in the north of Spain. The promenade extends all the way around the bay and along the crescent shaped beach from one headland to the other. There are actually two beaches along the bay, the...
