For our first New Year’s Eve abroad, we wanted to party in Madrid. New Year’s Eve in Madrid, Spain is regularly touted as one of the top places in the world to ring in the New Year – and we were excited to experience it!… Read the rest
Monte Urgull: Hiking San Sebastian to Castillo de la Mota
Monte Urgull and Monte Igueldo – two distinct hills – rise from the sea at each end of the crescent-shaped La Concha Bay in San Sebastian Old Town.
Monte Igueldo is popular for the San Sebastian Funicular that transports visitors to the amusement park at the top of the hill; both the cable car and the theme park are top San Sebastian attractions.… Read the rest
Self-Guided Free Walking Tour: Barcelona On Foot
Barcelona, Spain has an amazing history and the city is packed with iconic sights. The best way to experience the Catalonian Capital is to set off on foot on a Barcelona Walking Tour.
Many of the city’s top attractions are clustered around the Barcelona Old Town – which is the best place to start exploring.… Read the rest
5 Neighborhoods in Seville, Spain to Visit
We only had two full days in Seville, Spain but we quickly got ourselves acquainted with the atmospheric Andalusian city. In addition to seeking out the best Seville sights – we made time to enjoy the ambiance of the time-worn neighborhoods in Seville.… Read the rest
Faro de Higuer: Hondarribia Lighthouse in Basque Country Spain
There are not many ‘sights’ in Hondarribia, Spain, but one landmark that is a must-see is the Hondarribia Lighthouse: Faro de Higuer. The historic lighthouse marks the most northeastern point of Spain on the Atlantic coast.
Built in the late 1800s, Faro de Higuer (or Cape Higuer Lighthouse) stands 69-feet on the Bay of Biscay.… Read the rest