Author: Julia B. Wilde
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A Glimpse of the Alhambra, Granada
One of the most popular tourist destinations in Granada is the Alhambra, a Moorish citadel and palace built mostly in the mid-13th century. It is one of the most famous Moorish citadels in Spain and a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1984. We reserved our tickets for the Alhambra one month before our trip, and…
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The Best Paella in Valencia?
When in Valencia, you must eat paella. If you are able to eat that paella at a restaurant on the beach, it would be even better. The national dish of Spain, paella originated in the Valencia region and it is everywhere here. We went in search of the best paella in Valencia.
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Eating and Walking: A Day in Valencia
Valencia is a city made for walking, which is a good counter to our other favorite pastime – eating. The combination of the two makes for a lovely day in Spain. We worked up an appetite with a long walk through the Jardines del Turia, stopping midway for lunch at a restaurant in the La…
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Pinchos and Tapas in Valencia’s Old Town
The old town of Valencia, Spain is filled with history, charm, and lots of restaurants and bars. We explored the city seeking out tapas, pinchos, and chocolate.
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A Day in Denia
Follow my blog with Bloglovin On our way to Valencia, we took a detour to spend a day at the beach in Denia. This picturesque town on the Costa Blanca in the province of Alicante is built around an 11th-century castle overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Our previous experiences with touristy towns on the Costa del Sol…
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Wining and Dining in La Mancha at Bodegas Real
A winery tour and tasting is a great way to experience the Castilla-La Mancha region of Spain. We visited Bodegas Real to learn about their wine and enjoy delicious regional food.
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Food and Wine in Valdepenas, Spain
To get a taste of Spanish wine culture, we visited Valdepeñas, a wine making DO in the region of Castilla-La Mancha in south central Spain. We feasted on traditional Manchego cuisine and sampled the local wines.
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Granada: The Free Tapas Challenge
Granada’s restaurants are known for their tradition of free tapas with beer or wine. We’ve heard that they will keep bringing them as long as you keep ordering. Our challenge was to see just how far they will go.
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Tapas in Granada, Spain
Food crawling is a part of the lifestyle in Granada, one of the few cities in Spain to still offer free tapas. We share some of our favorite spots for tapas around the city.
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Malaga: Restaurants In The City
The winding streets of Malaga’s historic city center are perfect for meandering. The picturesque plazas are surrounded by restaurants and shops. Tapas bars can be found on just about every street, even the narrow little alleys. Everywhere people were eating, drinking, lounging at sidewalk cafes, and enjoying the beautiful spring weather. It really made me…
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