Category: Spain
Valencia – Brutus’ Roman City
The victor, Pompey, turns his attention to Valencia. It is 75 BC and Sertorius is defeated and dead. Valencia is home to 2000 Roman soldiers who had supported Sertorius. In […]
Valencia – An Architectural Delight
[1] Valencia’s Nord Station (1917) is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful train stations in the world. It’s cream Modernista facade is covered in flowers, orange blossoms and trees. An […]
Valencia – The River Turia
At one end of the former riverbed of the Turia, is [1] The City of Arts and Sciences Complex. It’s a spectacular display of modern architecture. One that would make […]
Xátiva – A Day Trip From Valéncia
Xátiva is a 45 minute train journey. One of orange trees and dark green sierras. But I’m only just scratching the surface of this Spanish vista. Because after only a […]
Lanzarote – The Beaches of Punta Mujeres and Caleta De Famara
It’s my last day in Lanzarote, and so, highlands are strictly out of bounds. I’m going to stick to exploring nice, relaxing beaches. There will be no hiking up miradors […]
Lanzarote – A Twin Town Walk from Femes to Yaiza
I have spent the last 4 days admiring the same volcanoes on the road towards Teguise. So it’s time for a change of volcanic scenery. Today I head out west, […]
Lanzarote- Costa Teguise, Arrecife and Teguise
All 3 places have something in common with each other. Arrecife is the capital of Lanzarote. Teguise used to be the capital of Lanzarote. And Teguise shares its name with […]
Lanzarote – Maguez, Guatiza and Tahiche
Today I am in search of cliff top views, cacti and a man called César. As I’m in Lanzarote, I figure this shouldn’t be too difficult to manage. Start of […]
Lanzarote – The Beaches and Mountains of La Graciosa
I had spied the ferry making its way to La Graciosa from the Mirador de Guinate the other day. I love ferry journeys, and so today I will sail to […]
Hária – Wandering through Lanzarote’s Valley of a 1000 Palms
Valleys with palms in Lanzarote? Seems very unlikely, when all I’ve seen the past few days are bare rocky mountains. So let’s see if I’m in for a treat today. […]