The Alcazaba of Malaga, Spain Why Visit the Alcazaba History Moorish architecture Beautiful gardens Medieval air-conditioning Adjacent Roman ruins Amazing views Easily accessible About The Moorish Castle and Gardens of the Alcazaba overlook downtown Malaga, Spain and onto the Mediterranean Sea. Resting on the edge of a hill, it provided a strategic position on the […]
Real Alcazar: Spanish Royalty, Mudejar Architecture, Lush Gardens
Enjoy over 20 photos of and tips for visiting the magnificent Real Alcazar in Seville, Spain; home of Spanish royalty, Mudejar architecture, lush gardens, and filming sites of “Game of Thrones.”
Roman Ruins and Marble Streets in Cartagena, Spain
Enjoy Roman ruins and marble streets lined with Art Nouveau architecture in Cartagena, on the southeast coast of Spain.
Wandering Through Beautiful Malaga, Spain
Wandering Through Beautiful Malaga, Spain Miles and miles of beautiful beaches stretch along the sun drenched Mediterranean coast of Spain, the Costa del Sol. Malaga lies as the gateway to this stunning section of Spain. For the traveler, Malaga has something for everyone. Do you want to visit beaches or maybe mountains? History and […]
Ibiza: Not Our Favorite Cruise Port
Ibiza Not Our Favorite Cruise Port Please do not misunderstand me. I am not saying that Ibiza, Spain is a bad place. Nor am I recommending that you should not visit Ibiza. It simply did not enthrall us. Maybe part of the reason is where it fell on our Disney TransAtlantic Cruise. The day before, […]
Cadiz, Spain: History, Architecture, Beaches, and Gardens
Cadiz, Spain History, Architecture, Beaches, and Gardens History Long before the Moors, Vandals, or Romans conquered the Iberian Peninsula; before Rome was even founded; prior to Homer and the Golden Age of Ancient Greece, the Phoenicians dominated the seas. From the cities of Tyre and Sidon on the coast of modern Lebanon, these seafarers established […]
Mijas: Jewel of Andalusia
Mijas Jewel of Andalusia Mijas Pueblo High above the Costa del Sol of Andalusia, Mijas Pueblo lies nestled into the side of the mountains. The white washed village gleams in the sunlight. When we decided to take the Disney TransAtlantic Cruise, we began to research the Andalusia region of Spain. Beautiful photos of the famous […]
Hotel Catalonia Square Barcelona Review
A Perfect Location in Barcelona Hotel Catalonia Square Disney Cruise Line departs from beautiful Barcelona, Spain on its Mediterranean voyages. Prior to our cruise, we needed a place to stay. We wanted a convenient location to explore in the short time we had. Hotel Catalonia Square offered a great location and had excellent reviews on […]
Placa de Catalunya Barcelona at Night Photos
Placa de Catalunya Barcelona, Spain Photos at Night Before our recent Disney Mediterranean Cruise, we had a brief opportunity to tour Barcelona. Our hotel was a block from the Plaza of Catalonia. Place de Catalunya is the great central location for the traveller. Three of Barcelona’s major attractions are within easy walking distance. La Rambla, […]
Barcelona Sightseeing Run Photos
Photo Tour Barcelona Sightseeing Run Our Disney Cruise Line Mediterranean voyage disembarked from Barcelona, Spain. We only had one evening and one morning to try to take in the attractions. There is so much to see! Our hotel was conveniently located at the Placa de Catalunya. Gaudi’s masterpiece houses, La Rambla, and the Barri Gotic […]