Spain

Hiking the Penyal d’Ifac Natural Park – Back in Altea

Hiking the Penyal d’Ifac Natural Park – Back in Altea

Here I am again, back in Altea after almost exactly five years. I left this charming town during the pandemic (you can read about that in my earlier blog post here), and now I’ve returned, hiking the Penyal d’Ifac once again. Altea, along with its…

Hiking to the Montserrat Monastery – the perfect trail

Hiking to the Montserrat Monastery – the perfect trail

I had read about the Montserrat Monastery even before my trip to Andorra. However, I wasn’t sure I could be bothered stopping there. Until I saw the actual mountains while relaxing at Hotel Mon Sant Benet. They looked so dramatic, rising seemingly out of nowhere…

Back to Germany amid Coronavirus – my escape

Back to Germany amid Coronavirus – my escape

To go back to Germany or not? That was the question I asked myself as I finished week 5 of the spanish lockdown in my Altea apartment. I mean, how many more weeks could I walk the garage? On the other hand, going back to…

Best hiking trails in Altea Alicante

Best hiking trails in Altea Alicante

As it turns out, 2020 has become the year of the Coronavirus! For now, I find myself more or less stuck in my apartment in Altea. However, with the stunning mountains, and plenty of hiking trails in Altea, I could certainly be in a worse…

Driving into Madrid via Toledo!

Driving into Madrid via Toledo!

I am back in Madrid, the capital of Spain. Last (and first) time I visited Madrid was in 2018 when catching up with my friend from Australia. And although this time, the temperatures were a bit cooler (no summer heatwave), the city itself is nevertheless…

Skiing in Sierra Nevada, Granada, Spain

Skiing in Sierra Nevada, Granada, Spain

When I think about Spain, skiing is not the first thing that would cross my mind. However, sitting at 3,479 metres above the sea level, the Sierra Nevada Granada mountain range in Spain is one of Europe’s most southerly ski resorts. So why not try…

From Cadiz to Gibraltar and Ronda – back in Andalusia

From Cadiz to Gibraltar and Ronda – back in Andalusia

I have just finished four days of skiing in Spain! How did I get there? Well, after Portugal I had only three days of sunshine left before a week of heavy rain. So my planning needed to be well timed. I decided to continue my…

Trujillo, Game of Thrones and some Roman Ruins

Trujillo, Game of Thrones and some Roman Ruins

Once again my trip has taken a spontaneous turn after reading the weather forecast. After Seville I needed to avoid some rainy days (it happens sometimes) so I decided to head towards Lisbon. But first, and to break up my drive, I headed north, to the state Extremadura. Trijullo and the Game of Thrones Castle was amazing..

Andalusia – from Ubeda to Seville, through the Olive Trees of Jaen

Andalusia – from Ubeda to Seville, through the Olive Trees of Jaen

My first longer roadtrip in Spain and Andalusia is the main focus. From the forrest of Olive Trees to stunning Cordoba and Seville… Spain has some amazing spots to see!