In these uncertain times we all need a little something to occupy our minds. Why not try a bit of doodling and colouring? We’ve produced an image we think would be perfect and are asking you to complete this task…
Sierra Nevada – What? No Snow???
Sierra Nevada has long been on our to-do list. As the mountains are located about halfway between Jerez and home, we thought we would spend a night there and enjoy the snow. Guess what! No snow!!!! When we talk about…
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El Puerto de Santa María
El Puerto de Santa María is a great alternative to staying in Jerez or Cadiz, and is well located on the train line half way between the two. Initially our impressions of the town were that there was little to…
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Rota – Spain or the USA?
Rota is a lovely coastal Andalusian town not far from Jerez and Cadiz. It is probably best known for its US Naval Base but it is a town worthy of exploration in its own right. Rota’s first known name was…
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Chipiona and Spain’s Tallest Lighthouse
The town of Chipiona is set at the mouth of the Guadalquivir River in Andalucia. Its beaches are lovely and the town itself is worth a wander around, but the lighthouse is without a shadow of a doubt the dominant…
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Sanlúcar de Barrameda
Sanlúcar de Barrameda is an easy trip out from Jerez de la Frontera or Cadiz if you are staying there. It’s a fairly small town but with a strategic location on the Guadalquivir River it has rather a rich and…
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A Stroll Around Cadiz
Cadiz is a fabulous location for a city break. Located on a long promontory in the South West of Andalucia, it has something of an island feel to it. The city is small enough to walk around with ease and…
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Aguas de Busot
Aguas de Busot has a rich history as a luxury hotel and later as a sanatorium. Nowadays it is a crumbling wreck and sadly only suitable for one thing. Urbex – urban exploration – is not for everyone and is…
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Jerez, Xerez, Sherry!
Jerez de la Frontera, also known as Xerez, is the heart of sherry country. One of Andalucia’s many star attractions, the city is much more than just fortified wine though, so even if (like me!) you’re not a huge fan,…
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Elche Reservoir Walk
Blowing away the cobwebs with a lovely walk in the morning sun is definitely one of the pleasures anyone living in or visiting Spain can experience. The Elche reservoir walk is one we have done before, but over the last…
