Agüimes, previously overlooked, has transformed into a charming representation of a traditional Canarian hill town after the careful restoration of its old town. Its atmospheric streets, adorned with bronze sculptures and a palette of warm colors, create a serene environment, enhanced by striking contrasts with the sky.
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Las palmas
The post describes a visit to Las Palmas, highlighting the Cathedral of Santa Ana with its unique wall patterns and details, alongside the historic Casa de Colón, a notable colonial-style mansion in the city’s old town.
Megalos Prinos
Kazаviti (also knоwn as Megаlοs Prinos) is a quaint mοuntain villаgе in Thassos with trаditiоnal architecture and a sleepy atmosphere. It’s made up οf two neighbоrhοods – Miкrо Kazaviti аnd Меgalο Кazаviti, forming оne village. Cobbled streets and quaint balconied buildings set around a tranquil village square that adds to the sleepy charm of MegalosContinue reading “Megalos Prinos”
Valldemossa
We’re exploring some mountain towns today starting with the gorgeous flower festooned village of Valldemossa. There are a multitude of ornate hand painted tiles that grace almost every house. celebrating the only home grown saint on the Island – Catherine of Palma – who was a Spanish nun, born in Valldemossa and canonised in 1930.Continue reading “Valldemossa”
Majorcan markets
Sunday is market day so we’re heading to Alcudia for a browse. If I can prise the hubby off the sun lounger! The bustling market has everything from fresh fruit and veg, to local honey, handcrafted textiles and also mass produced plastic tat! Here’s taste of the sights and sounds as we cruise the stallsContinue reading “Majorcan markets”
La Orotava
La Orotava is just one of the pretty little villages you can find in Tenerife if you move away from the crowded coast. The historic quarter stands at an altitude of 390 m (1,280 ft) and was declared a Historic-Artistic Site in 1976. Its streets are sprinkled with buildings full of heritage. The typical balconies adorning the façades ofContinue reading “La Orotava”
Tiny Tabarca
There’s not much in the way of boat trips from Alicante but you can visit the tiny fishing village of Tabarca. So off we float – ready to conquer the waves yet again (PSA there are no waves – it is flat calm) Tabarca is the largest island in the Valencian Community, and the smallestContinue reading “Tiny Tabarca”
Alicante old town
Here’s a few more snaps as we carry on exploring Alicante’s charming old town. I almost explode from delight when we find this colourful little dwelling (FOR SALE!!!) And there’s always colourful washing lines, tiles and swoon worthy doors to snap too.
Marvellous Murcia
Murcia is the seventh largest city in the country and an easy trip to make from Alicante by train. It is located on the Segura River, in the southeast of the Iberian Peninsula and has plenty of swoon worthy architecture to ogle. Highlights for visitors include the Cathedral of Murcia and a number of baroqueContinue reading “Marvellous Murcia”
Skopolos town
Similar to most Greek islands, Skopolos has a charming capital (Chora) complete with maze like alleyways, whitewashed walls and colourful shops. Here’s a photo dump of some of the details! As per usual the kitty lover finds some local felines to fuss over 🙂 Then its time for cocktails at our favourite little harbourside restaurant.Continue reading “Skopolos town”