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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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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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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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How to Spend the Best 2 Days in Valencia

Posted by By Krista 27 September 2024
Valencia is a beautiful city to explore, and spending 2 days here is a good amount of time to see the main attractions.
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Unique Places to Eat in Malaga: The Best Food Guide to the City

Posted by By Krista 4 September 2024
Take a look at some of the best and most unique places to eat around the city of Malaga.
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Next stop on my trip through the Extremadura regio Next stop on my trip through the Extremadura region of Spain is the historic city of Badajoz 🥰 One of the main attractions in Badajoz is the Alcazaba de Badajoz - a 12th century Moorish fortress that was built to control the passage between central Iberia and Portugal 🏰 Would you like to see more content from Badajoz? 🇪🇸 • • • • • • • • • • #badajoz #extremadura #badajozciudad #badajozturismo #badajozcity #extremaduraturismo #kristatheexplorer #travelblogger #historyblogger #historicplaces #travelgram #alcazaba
The historic centre of Zafra is filled with beauti The historic centre of Zafra is filled with beautiful landmarks and whitewashed streets just waiting to be explored 😍 One of my favourite photo spots is located at Puerta de Jerez where you can admire this old street lined with flowers, with the tower of the town’s main church in the distance 🌸 Do you look for nice photo spots when you travel? 🇪🇸 • • • • • • • • • • #zafra #badajoz #extremadura #extremadura_tur #spaintravel #travelblogger #kristatheexplorer #travel #historicplaces #beautifuldestinations #españaenpaisajes
Zafra is one of the most beautiful Spanish towns y Zafra is one of the most beautiful Spanish towns you probably haven’t heard of 🇪🇸 It’s situated between Seville and Merida, with a history dating back to the Roman period. There aren’t too many things to do in Zafra, but there’s enough to keep you busy for at least half a day! Do you like to visit smaller towns when you travel? 🫶🏼 • • • • • • • • • • #travelblogger #kristatheexplorer #travel #historyblogger #zafra #extremadura #badajoz #extremaduraturismo #extremadura_ig #badajozturismo #visitspain
I bet you didn’t know Spain could look like this I bet you didn’t know Spain could look like this! 😳 #Merida is located in the region of #Extremadura, and while it may be most known for its ties to the Roman Empire, it also has some unique Moorish architecture and medieval attractions to see too 🏛️ Have you been to a city like this before outside of Italy? 🇪🇸 • • • • • • • • • • #meridaespaña #visitmerida #visitspain #extremadura #badajoz #travelblogger #kristatheexplorer #extremaduraturismo #travel
Merida is one of the best cities in Spain to visit Merida is one of the best cities in Spain to visit for Roman ruins, and there’s plenty of Moorish architecture to admire too 🏛️🇪🇸 But did you know that you can see 9 historical and archaeological sites for just €17?! 🎟️ You can purchase the combination ticket at any of the Consortium-run sites, and it includes ⬇️ Temple of Diana Roman Theatre and Amphitheatre Roman House of the Amphitheatre Roman Circus Crypt of the Basilica of Santa Eulalia Archaeological area of ​​Moreria Alcazaba of Merida Funerary Area of ​​the Columbariums House of the Mithraeum • • • • • • • • • • #merida #meridaespaña #españaenpaisajes #historicplaces #romanruins #archaeology #travelblogger #kristatheexplorer #traveltips #historyblogger #spaintravel #extremadura #extremaduraturismo #badajoz
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