Estepona Orchid House is home to over 1300 orchid species from around the world, set inside a 1000 square meters modern greenhouse with botanical gardens, artificial waterfalls, and covered by three glass cupolas. If you're wondering whether to include it as part of your trip to Estepona, ...
Jungle in the City: Alameda Park in Marbella
Welcome to a piece of jungle in the middle of Marbella - Parque de la Alameda. This gorgeous green space is a short walk away from the coastline and a great place to relax, watch the world go by or hide from the sun in the summer. Alameda Park is a popular meeting spot for locals and visitors ...
Autumn Magic at Crystal Palace in Retiro Park, Madrid
Palacio de Cristal, also known as the Glass Palace or Crystal Palace, is the crowning glory of Retiro Park in Madrid. If you're wondering whether to include it on your Madrid itinerary, join me for a tour to find out! I wandered off to Retiro Park from the busy crowded streets of Madrid, full ...
Molino de Inca Botanical Garden: A Hidden Oasis in Torremolinos
Finding an urban jungle just outside of the city may be the last thing on your mind when you think about Torremolinos. The city in Costa del Sol is more known for its budget holiday resorts and as the mecca of the LGBT community in the summer. Back in the time of the Moorish occupation, it ...
Generalife Palace & Gardens, Granada
Welcome to Generalife, a royal summer palace with lush gardens dating back to the 13th century. Today it is a UNESCO World Heritage site, and one of the most visited monuments in Spain, as it happens to be part of the Alhambra complex. If you struggle with name a bit, you're not alone. I ...