Watching Dolphins Along the Andalusian Coast

One of the greatest surprises of travelling along the Mediterranean coast of Andalucía is discovering how often marine wildlife can be seen directly from the shore. Many people assume that dolphins can only be spotted during organised boat trips, yet our experience...

Where Spain Celebrates Its Most Glamorous Carnival

Every February, Marbella shows a completely different side of itself. Beyond the luxury boutiques, yachts and elegant promenades, the streets fill with colourful costumes, music and parades as the city celebrates one of the largest Carnival festivals on the Costa del...

Between a Moorish Capital and a Working Fishing Harbour

Vélez-Málaga and Caleta de Vélez belong to the same municipality but feel like two different worlds. Vélez-Málaga grew inland as the political and commercial centre of the Axarquía, while Caleta developed beside the Mediterranean around fishing, trade and, much later,...

The Perfect Pizza After a Long Carnival Day

After spending the day exploring the Carnival celebrations, there was no desire for a formal dinner or an elaborate restaurant. Sometimes, after hours on foot surrounded by crowds, music and parades, the best meal is simply a freshly prepared takeaway pizza enjoyed...

When Good Pizza Meets Great Expectations

Travelling through Spain inevitably led to comparisons between one pizzeria and another. After enjoying an excellent takeaway meal earlier in the journey, expectations were naturally high when stopping at Naturale Nerja. The restaurant enjoys a good reputation and...