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View from bridge things to do in Berat.

Best Things to Do in Berat, Albania: A Complete Guide

Posted by By Krista 8 July 2023
If you're planning a trip to Berat in Albania here's a full guide covering what to do in this historic town.
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2 Days in Tirana: A Full Guide to the City

Posted by By Krista 30 June 2023
Spending 2 days in Tirana is the right amount of time to see its main attractions and eat some delicious food.
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The Best Activities for Adults in London to Try

Posted by By Krista 14 June 2023
Check out these fun activities for adults in London that are sure to improve any trip to the capital.
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Beautiful Filming Locations for Game of Thrones in Malta

Posted by By Krista 19 April 2023
If you're heading to Malta you'll want to visit these amazing Game of Thrones filming locations.
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Delicious Restaurants on Gozo You Need to Try

Posted by By Krista 18 April 2023
Trying to decide what restaurants on Gozo to dine at? Here's a look at some of the best choices on the island.
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Hands up if you’d like to visit El Torcal 🙋🏼‍♀️

It’s located just an hour from Malaga, in Antequera. Access to the trails is free too, so you can see these unique limestone formations up close 😍

It’s definitely one of the most unique places to visit in Spain! 🇪🇸
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If you’re planning a trip to Malaga, don’t for If you’re planning a trip to Malaga, don’t forget to explore inland places too! 🇪🇸

Antequera is the perfect day trip from Malaga, especially for history enthusiasts 🏰

But you may want to spend longer in this part of Andalusia, as there are a lot of things to do in and around Antequera too that can easily fill your itinerary 😮‍💨

What do you think of Antequera? 😎
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Did you know the Alcazaba de Antequera was used as Did you know the Alcazaba de Antequera was used as a filming location in Netflix’s Warrior Nun? 🤯

This medieval fortress was built over Roman ruins in the 14th century to protect the area against the advance of Christians from the north 🏰

It’s a fascinating fortress to walk around, and it only costs €5 to enter! 😎

Have you been to this fortress in Spain before? 🇪🇸
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Did you know you can stay at the foot of an UNESCO Did you know you can stay at the foot of an UNESCO World Heritage Site in the heart of Andalusia? 🤯

@casalopinto is a beautiful rural retreat in southern Spain, located under an hour away from Malaga’s city centre 🚘

It’s also positioned at the base of El Torcal de Antequera, which is known for its unusal limestone rock formations, and it’s within easy driving distance from world-famous attractions and cities like Granada, Seville, and Ronda 😎

The house itself features three bedrooms and two bathrooms, and can sleep up to 6 people, making it ideal for group trips! There’s also a charming living room and kitchen, an upstairs balcony with El Torcal views, and a fantastic pool area complete with an outdoor BBQ and a table tennis table 🏊🏼‍♀️

Casa Lo Pinto is the perfect escape from the Costa del Sol, and it’s also a very quiet place to work from for digital nomads who want to explore Antequera 💻

Would you like to stay in a traditional Andalusian rural house like this? 🇪🇸
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Not sure what day trip from Malaga to go on? Anteq Not sure what day trip from Malaga to go on? Antequera is a great option! 🇪🇸

It’s located less than an hour from Malaga, and although it’s a relatively small city there are some great historic landmarks to visit, like the alcazaba 🏰

The area is also home to El Torcal for those of you who like hiking, so it may be worth spending a weekend in Antequera to explore it in more depth 😍

Have you heard of or been to Antequera in southern Spain before? 👀
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