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Take time out from the Costa and explore Málaga

On February 14, 2020February 29, 2020 By viewfromlavilaIn Great places to visit in Spain2 Comments

A staggering 19 million people stream through Málaga airport every year. Most of them are heading for the beach. But Málaga itself is well worth a visit in its own right

Walking El Caminito del Rey – once the world’s scariest footpath

On January 25, 2020October 20, 2020 By viewfromlavilaIn Great places to visit in SpainLeave a comment

El Caminito del Rey in southern Spain used to be the world's most dangerous path. Now you can hike it safely in your trainers

Dining at Hemingway’s table at the oldest restaurant in the world

On November 10, 2018January 8, 2021 By viewfromlavilaIn Food in Spain, Great places to visit in Spain2 Comments

The oldest restaurant in the world has been serving meals in Madrid for almost three centuries. And over the years, they've had some interesting guests...

Bulls and brandy: the story behind Spain’s roadside icons

On October 27, 2018December 19, 2019 By viewfromlavilaIn Great places to visit in Spain, Things to do and see in and around AlicanteLeave a comment

They're a regular roadside sight in Spain. Huge black bulls dominating the skyline. But why are they there, and who put them up in the first place?

Ávila: the spectacular city of saints and stones

On October 12, 2018July 25, 2020 By viewfromlavilaIn Great places to visit in SpainLeave a comment

Ávila has the most spectacular medieval city walls in Spain. They look like something out of a fairy tale, especially floodlit at night.

A tale of two cities: Santander and Bilbao

On October 1, 2018March 17, 2020 By viewfromlavilaIn Great places to visit in SpainLeave a comment

Plenty of tourists head for Santander and Bilbao on the ferry. Most then disappear southwards to the costas...but both cities, though completely different, are well worth a stay.

Spain’s green north: driving through the Aragón Pyrenees

On August 24, 2018July 31, 2020 By viewfromlavilaIn Great places to visit in SpainLeave a comment

The Pyrenees are green and spectacularly beautiful in summer, a real contrast to the Costas. Here are some highlights we found in the mountains of Aragón.

Bridges and bullrings: visiting Ronda

On March 2, 2018September 28, 2019 By viewfromlavilaIn Great places to visit in SpainLeave a comment

Ronda has the most famous bridge in Spain, the spectacular Puente Nuevo. And there's plenty more to see in this beautiful Andalucian town.

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