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Biarritz – Exploring the Basque Country

Built in 1834, 73 metres above sea level. The lighthouse was important during the whaling era.

Biarritz was our “home base” from where we explored the Basque autonomous region by car.

A visit to Sevilla – Spain

At the Flamenco Theatre in the Casa de la Memoria. The intentionally small space connects the audience with the electrifying energy of flamenco. A must-see.

Our route: A 10-minute bus ride from Malága (see our post on Malága) centre to Alsa Bus terminal allows multiple possiblities to cheaply explore Spain by comfortable and reliable bus. We took the 3-hour bus to Sevilla and checked in at an apartment located in El Sevilla Arenal. Although there is a tram along Avenida… Continue reading A visit to Sevilla – Spain

Exploring the Asturias – Spain

This is along a section of what we dreamed of accomplishing: the Camino de Santiago (del Norte route).

A visit to Málaga – Spain

At a chiringuito: Sardines and other kinds of fish grilled on a sand-filled old fishing boat.

Our route to Malaga: An overnight flight from Montreal to Malaga with a stopover in Zurich (SwissAir). An easy busy bus ride from the airport to Malaga City Centre. We stayed in one of the few en-suite rooms at Pension La Palma. Fighting jet-lag, we immediately explored the Mercado Centrale de Atarzanas just a couple… Continue reading A visit to Málaga – Spain