Sometimes you need a break from the tourist traps that are on everyone’s bucket lists. There are other (perhaps) less popular areas that allow you to enjoy the city without being constantly bombarded with people. These not-so-secret secret spots are either areas that locals tend to enjoy or not as many people venture out to. Here are some of these recommendations! Continue reading “Barcelona Local Gems…”
There are so many tourist sights in Barcelona that the four days we spent in the city were not enough to enjoy all of them! However, I did compile two lists: one for the main sights that we were able to complete and one that went off the beaten path. Sometimes you just need a break from all the congested areas of the city and find a place that allows you to really see the city without feeling claustrophobic. This particular post outlines the main attractions while the more local activities can be found here. Continue reading “Barcelona: Tourist Edition”
Here are some tips on Barcelona that might be helpful!
Barcelona Airport Express Buses:
Single ticket: €5,90
Return ticket: €10,20
Barcelona Airport only has two terminals – if you are going to the airport from the city center, Aerobus (A1) goes to Terminal 1 and Aerobus (A2) goes to Terminal 2. The city center bus stop location is at Plaça de Catalunya. The buses stop directly outside the El Corte Inglés department store and there are usually staff members around to ask for assistance should you need any. Make sure you end up in the correct queue! Continue reading “Handy Tips”
Our last day in Granada was to accomplish one main goal: To finally see Alhambra. The official website has been updated and is far more user-friendly now but when we were booking tickets in May of 2017, it was far more difficult due to the information and navigational structure of the site. Now they make it very clear and I have outlined the details below. Continue reading “The Wonders of Alhambra”
TRAIN:
Sevilla Santa Justa to Granada
Travel Time: 3h 25min
Total: €90,45
Total per person: €30,15
We took an early morning train from Sevilla to Granada, where we would spend the next two days. Granada was the last stronghold of the moors that had invaded and conquered the city. Famous for Alhambra, it is a city filled with Islamic architecture, monumental churches, teahouses, street graffiti, and old-school tapas bars. There is a lot to experience in Granada and while most are enticed mainly by Alhambra, I would high recommend exploring the city like we did because it’s a great way to experience and taste the eclectic culture that is Granada. Continue reading “The Land of a Thousand Castles”
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