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Main square on sunny day things to do in Cluj-Napoca.

The Best Things to Do in Cluj-Napoca, Romania: Transylvania’s Beautiful Underrated City

Posted by By Krista 10 November 2024
Cluj-Napoca is a beautiful city in Transylvania that often doesn't get the recognition that it deserves among tourists.
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View of Alhama de Granada from a distance.

How to Plan the Perfect Day Trip to Alhama de Granada

Posted by By Krista 7 November 2024
Alhama de Granada is popular for its spa, but there are a lot more things to do in this town too.
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House of a witch on stilts that look like legs.

Unusual Things to Do in Soportujar: Granada’s Magical Pueblo

Posted by By Krista 23 October 2024
Soportujar might just be one of the most unusual places to visit in Andalusia. Here's everything you need to know about this village in Granada.
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Directors chair facing Gaudix caves.

Best Things to Do in Guadix, Granada: From the Guadix Caves to the Beautiful Historic Centre

Posted by By Krista 19 October 2024
Guadix is famous for its cave district, but the town itself is also worth exploring fully.
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Square in small Spanish town with statue.

7 Amazing Things to Do in Loja, Granada

Posted by By Krista 16 October 2024
Loja is a great historic town in Granada to visit for half a day, with plenty of interesting attractions to see.
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Belem is significantly more relaxed than central L Belem is significantly more relaxed than central Lisbon, even though there are a lot of tourists here. It’s very easy to get around on foot, and many of the top things to do in Lisbon are located in this district 🤩 Here are the best things to do while spending one day in Belem ⬇️ Belem Tower Jeronimos Monastery Eat pasteis de nata at @manteigaria.oficial Monument to the Discoveries Have you had the chance to walk around Belem in Lisbon yet? 🇵🇹 • • • • • • • • • • #belem #lisboa #belém #kristatheexplorer #lisbonlovers
Sintra is one of the best day trips from Lisbon, e Sintra is one of the best day trips from Lisbon, especially if it’s your first time visiting Portugal 🇵🇹 Sintra has many attractions to explore, from Gothic palaces to hidden gardens and the quaint town of Sintra itself. Some of the Sintra points of interest are more popular than others, so it’s important that you give yourself enough time to see the ones you want 🎟️ Here are my top 5 places to visit in Sintra ⬇️ Pena Palace Moorish Castle National Palace of Sintra Quinta da Regaleira Monserrate Palace Don’t forget to eat Queijada too! 🥮 Have you been to Sintra before? 🤩 • • • • • • • • • • #sintra #sintraportugal #sintralovers #visitportugal #kristatheexplorer
That’s it for Porto! 🇵🇹 If you’re thinking of vis That’s it for Porto! 🇵🇹 If you’re thinking of visiting Porto this winter, you’ll find that there’s lots of things to do and it’s more enjoyable, with less crowds and cooler temperatures 😁 I’d highly recommend taking a Porto food tour, trying a glass of port wine, and strolling along the waterfront as often as you can 🍷 It’s a great budget-friendly city in Portugal to explore, so what are you waiting for? 🤔 • • • • • • • • • • #porto #portoportugal #visitporto #portugaltravel #kristatheexplorer
Visiting the Church of Saint Ildefonso is one of t Visiting the Church of Saint Ildefonso is one of the best free things to do in Porto 🇵🇹 This 18th century church is one of the most striking landmarks in Porto thanks to its stunning azulejo tiles that depict scenes from the life of Saint Ildefonso and the Gospels 🔔 The inside is free to enter as well, though its not as elaborate as the exterior ⛪️ Do you recognize this beautiful church in Porto? 🤩 • • • • • • • • • • #porto #visitporto #portoportugal #kristatheexplorer #churchesofinstagram
Porto São Bento gets a lot of attention with its b Porto São Bento gets a lot of attention with its beautiful azulejo tilework inside the train station, but don’t forget to explore what’s around it too! 🚂 One of my favourite streets in Porto is Rua da Madeira 🥰 It sits at the back of the famous 19th century train station and it’s lined with colourful buildings - perfect for photos! 📸 Have you seen this street in Porto before? 🇵🇹 • • • • • • • • • • #porto #visitporto #portoportugal #kristatheexplorer #portugaltrip
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