All posts tagged: andalucia

Best Boutique Hotels in Marbella

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Photo by 柏宏 吳 via Trover.com Although we all enjoy the comforts of what we’ll find when we book a room at a chain hotel, it’s always fun to search for cute, boutique hotels that may offer a little something different. From the mountains to hidden gems in the city center, we’ve compiled a list of Marbella’s best alternative hotels filled with charm. For any doubts about flights to Marbella, read my Flight Destination guide on the Malaga Airport! Shanti Som Marbella is known for its beaches and parties, and while we love to indulge, sometimes it’s best to take a step back and focus on our wellbeing. Meaning “union,” the Shanti Som resort has created the perfect Feng-Shui throughout the entire property bringing “together elements of Balinese architecture and Oriental gardens, creating a slice of eastern style within easy travelling time from Europe’s major cities.” Located just under 14km from Marbella center, the Shanti Som Wellbeing Retreat is located in the surrounding Sierra de las Nieves Nature Park creating the perfect backdrop for such a relaxing …

48 Hours In | Cádiz

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An easy one hour drive south from Seville, this coastal city acts as a much needed escape during the hot and sticky summer months for the inland Spanish cities. Cádiz, an arm shaped peninsula on the South West coast of Spain, offers a mixture of sun, sand, and some of the oldest history in the country. If you’ve only got two days to spend hopping around the city, there’s plenty to see to keep you busy and also to relax at the same time. The locals, better known as “gaditanos”, take their time to enjoy every minute of the day. Morning coffees are thoroughly enjoyed, lunches are long, and afternoon strolls are even longer. photo by: cadizturismo.com Day One Relax: Arriving to Cadiz in the morning will allow you take your time, grab a coffee on any of the outdoor patios surrounding the city. On the surrounding streets of the Plaza de San Juan de Dios, home to the breathtaking Town Hall, you have tons of options for outdoor seating with beautiful views of the …

| the southern soul |

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The rain had soaked through my boots. The lines were long and we were sent from one end of the property to the other in the pouring rain. I didn’t have a jacket and I was hungry, but somehow I just didn’t care. Afterall, we were at the Alhambra. After three hours in the car that morning from Seville, with an Italian girl, a pup, and an Andulucian with dreads, we made it to the city of Granada. Greeted with downpours, construction work and long lines at the Alhambra, we finally made it inside. The beauty of the Alhambra is hard to describe as most spectacular places and moments are impossible to put into words. The details of the walls, ceilings, and floors steal the show. Intricate designs of floral patterns, highlighted with blue hues make the Alhambra a unique spectacle in the middle of this Spanish city. The gardens are neatly taken care of featuring orange trees, beautiful pools, and other well trimmed hedges. Although we only passed through the gardens quickly as we …