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Visiting the Consuegra Windmills: 10 Important Things to Know

Posted by By Krista 27 February 2021
If you're thinking of visiting the windmills at Consuegra, here are some helpful tips to know before you arrive.
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22 Stunning Things to Do in Segovia This Year

Posted by By Krista 19 February 2021
Segovia is a beautiful historic city to visit, either as part of a day trip or for a longer period. But don't forget your comfortable shoes!
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Inner courtyard of monastery in Toledo.

25 Beautiful Things to Do in Toledo

Posted by By Krista 11 February 2021
Toledo is the perfect blend of centuries of well preserved history, and is worth visiting if you're planning a day trip from Madrid.
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Old town street in Marbella.

Marbella’s Old Town: The Best Ways to Enjoy It

Posted by By Krista 2 February 2021
Marbella isn't only for the wealthy and people who like to party - its old town is packed with unique places waiting to be explored.
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9 Beautiful Things to Do in Iznajar

Posted by By Krista 27 January 2021
If you're looking for an exceptional white village in southern Spain to visit during your trip, look no further than Iznajar.
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Gjirokaster is also known as the “city of stone” or the “city of a thousand steps”. Once you arrive in this historic city you’ll immediately notice the beautiful Ottoman-era houses and narrow streets carved from stone 🪨

It may not be a large old town but there are a lot of things to do in Gjirokaster during a day trip. There are also numerous historical and archaeological sites nearby that are worth driving to such as Antigonea and Hadrianopolis 🇦🇱
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Albania is becoming more and more popular thanks t Albania is becoming more and more popular thanks to its beautiful coastline, but there are a lot of places to visit in Albania beyond the coast that are worth seeing too 🚗

If you’re planning a trip to Albania, make sure you visit places like ⬇️

Berat 
Tirana 
Gjirokaster 
Osumi Canyon
Apollonia 
Butrint
Llogara National Park
The Blue Eye
Byllis Archaeological Park
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Visiting Apollonia will make you feel like you’r Visiting Apollonia will make you feel like you’re in Greece since these ancient ruins in Albania were once a Greek colony 🤪

At its peak in the 4th century it was an important trade and economic centre – even the Roman emperor Augustus studied here 📚

This archaeological site in Albania should take approximately 90 minutes to walk around. Once you’re done you can take a look at the Archaeological Museum as well as the impressive monastery 😮‍💨🇦🇱
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Albania is quickly becoming a popular tourist dest Albania is quickly becoming a popular tourist destination due to its beautiful beaches and cheap overall prices 🇦🇱

But there’s a lot more to the country than its beaches! If you’re planning a trip to Albania, I’d highly recommend renting a vehicle so you can explore the countryside - because there are plenty of unique archaeological sites and historic landmarks off the beaten path to discover! 👀

Have you made it to Albania yet? 🥰
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If you’re planning your first trip to Sevilla, h If you’re planning your first trip to Sevilla, here are 5 must-see attractions to add to your itinerary ⬇️

Plaza de España
Real Alcazar de Sevilla
Catedral de Sevilla
La Giralda
Torre del Oro
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