Spain
Tips, Trips, and Stories From Our Travels
Rock Climbing & Multi-Pitch in Montserrat, Spain!!
Montserrat Montserrat is a picturesque mountain range located just outside of Barcelona, Spain, and is a popular destination for rock climbers from all over the world. The area boasts over 4,000 climbing routes to choose from (see thecrag.com for details), ranging...
Barcelona, Spain!
Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Spain. Known for its rich history, lively culture, and fanciful architecture, the city has something to offer for everyone. We decided to explore some of Barcelona's most...
Ronda, Spain!
Ronda, Spain! On a rest day of climbing in El Chorro, we decided to drive a little over an hour to a picturesque little town called Ronda that is perched high on the cliffs overlooking a sweeping valley below. Puente Nuevo bridge The town is known for its deep ravine...
Via Ferrata – El Chorro, Spain!
Yesterday we rented Via Ferrata kits from Finca La Campana El Chorro and did our first Via Ferrata! The 3-4 hour route climbs steeply up the front of a crag called Frontales and includes a zip line between two peaks and then two exposed wire bridge crossings between...
El Chorro, Spain – Rock Climbing!
El Chorro, Spain - Rock Climbing El Chorro is a popular rock climbing destination located in the province of Málaga in southern Spain. It is known for its limestone cliffs and sunny weather, although it is a bit colder in the winter and chances of precipitation are...
Hiking and Climbing in Marbella, Spain
We did a little hiking and rock climbing while in Marbella which was only a short 20 minute drive out of town for both. Hiking While in Marbella, the surrounding mountain range, called Sierra Blanca, appears to have only one peak, named La Concha (since it is...
A Relaxing Christmas in Marbella, Spain
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...
Top 4 from our Trip to Seville, 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...
Jardin Botanico-Historico, Malaga, 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...
Granada, Spain – Geothermal Baths & Travertines
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,...
The Alhambra in Granada, Andalusia, 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...
San Sebastian, 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...
