125. Spain travel disaster

This week we are taking you on a three day visit to Malaga on the Costa del sol. We share the must see attractions, the bars not to miss – including the oldest bar and a rooftop bar. We give you a great selection of tapas bars to choose from and even which beaches to visit. If you are into history we cover the top three attractions and well as recommend the best museums. Stay listening to the end though to hear about a fabulous birthday experience I had, and also how we got caught up with 25,000 Malaga football fans. If you want to see all the pictures that go with this episode, then click here www.beachtravelwine.com/podcast/129/malaga Please enjoy episode 129 of the Beach travel wine podcast.

Welcome to the Beach Travel Wine Podcast. Today we are taking you on a walking tour around one of the most iconic cities in all of Spain – the gorgeous Ronda.  Ronda is mostly known for the famous Puente Neuvo the new bridge which spans the 120 metre high gorge – and Spain's oldest bullring. We will give you the inside info on the best places, without crowds, to take the most impressive photos and view these two icons of Ronda. We also give you all the info you will need to explore the rest of the old city of Ronda, how hike to the bottom of the gorge – the easy way – or the hard way plus heaps more. Stay listening to the end to hear about what to avoid if you are visiting Ronda – we learnt the hard way - and a couple of funny stories from our guide, who grew up in Ronda through the Franco era. Please enjoy episode 128 and if you to see all the impressive pictures from this episode – the click here www.beachtravelwine.com/podcast/128/ronda

Come with us to one of the most iconic and breathtaking places in Spain—the Alhambra in Granada. We’ll take you with us from the stunning views at the Mirador San Nicolás, to the intricate beauty of the Nasrid Palaces, the fortress walls of the Alcazaba, and the peaceful gardens of the Generalife. This was actually our second visit to the Alhambra, and we still think it’s one of the most impressive places we’ve ever been. If you’re planning a trip to Spain-this episode is full of tips and really helpful information about how to plan your day or night visit to Alhambra. Listen to the end to hear the story of how I bought two extra tickets – how much they cost and why it was the best decision I made. Everything you need to know about visiting Alhambra is in this jam packed episode, and if you want to see all the pictures that go with this episode – and you definitely should – then click the link here www.beachtravelwine.com/podcast/127/alhambra

Have you always wanted to know the best things to do on a visit to Granada in Southern Spain? Then this is the episode for you.  We take you with us as we explore the three main areas of Granada. We wander the gorgeous historic cobblestone streets, share the absolute best spot for incredible views of Alhambra, learn about the fascinating history through its buildings, streets and plazas, and of course sample many traditional and modern tapas as we enjoy a fun food tour. There is so much great information for anyone that wants to travel to Granada, Spain. Please enjoy episode 126 and if you want to see all the pictures and see the tours we did then click here www.beachtravelwine.com/podcast/126/granada

We went from our first time travelling in business class, to arriving to the garbage-filled streets of Madrid, to being stuck on a train in the biggest electricity outage in Spanish history, in the middle of nowhere and freezing our butts off trying to sleep on a basketball court all in our first day in Spain. Certainly not the way we wanted our twelve week trip to Spain to start, but there we were!  In this episode we tell you all about it and what we have coming up for you in the next couple of months. Please enjoy episode 125. You can see some of the pictures of our ordeal by clicking here www.beachtravelwine.com/podcast/125/train

In this episode we are taking you on a wine tour to the Adelaide Hills, which is the closest wine region to Adelaide South Australia We share the great hop on hop off bus tour we did, the best way to organise a trip to the Adelaide hills and the top 4 wineries we visited. If you are planning or would like to visit the Adelaide Hills, or if you are just interested in great wine, then this is the episode for you. Stay listening to the end when we tell you all about why we have been missing in action for a few months – and what huge exciting travel plans we have coming up. Please enjoy episode 124 all about the Adelaide Hills wine region and if you want to see all the pictures and written information with links to tours and wineries then click on the link here www.beachtravelwine.com/podcast/124/adelaidehills

Today we are off to one of the most underrated, and beautiful cities in Australia – Adelaide the capital of South Australia. We tell you all about what Adelaide is known for including food, wine, sport and music. We share some fascinating facts – like how just outside Adelaide is the largest safari experience outside Africa and hilarious stories like the one about how and why the sky turned black in the middle of a sunny day with babies screaming in their mother’s arms all in the surrounds of the stunning Botanic gardens. Besides our fascinating stories we give you some great hints and info about how to get around Adelaide and some must see things to do.  If you would like to see all the pictures that go with this episode then click here www.beachtravelwine.com/podcast/123/adelaide

Join us in today's episode as we take you to the gorgeous beach town of Tossa de Mar on the Costa Brava, in Spain. We share all the info about this incredible little city – the beaches, the cafes and restaurants, the walled fortress, the lighthouse, our magnificent accommodation and heaps more. If you want to hike – we tell you where to go, If you want to scuba dive we tell you where you can do that night or day. If you want a secluded beach – we share how to get there and if you want some great restaurant recommendations – we give youthose as well. Stay listening to the end to hear us share some funny stories, even one about a famous Hollywood actress from the 1950s which included a Spanish bullfighter. Lastly, we give you a heads up on one of the popular tourist activities that we certainly don’t recommend you do. Please enjoy episode 122 all about Tossa De Mar and if you would like to see all the pictures from this episode then click here www.beachtravelwine.com/podcast/122/tossa

In today’s episode we are in Girona, just north of Barcelona in Spain.  This is a little known Spanish gem and I’m sure after this episode you will definitely want to visit. Many people do daytrips from Barcelona as it is only 38 minutes on the fast train, but we share the best 3 day itinerary for exploring this interesting city.  Of course we cover the fascinating history including the most preserved Jewish Quarter in Spain, we walk the city walls after we found the entrance (thanks to a group of teenagers who disappeared before our eyes). Girona is a huge sporting city and is world famous as being the place where many teams live and train for the tour de France. Stay listening to the end to hear about the best food, the most interesting cocktail we saw but also to find out about the “red bridge”.  This bridge was designed and built by an extremely famous person – who was responsible for the most recognisable structure in the world, but he built this bridge first – So please enjoy episode 121, and if you want to see the photos of Girona then click the link here www.beachtravelwine.com/podcast/121/girona And if you look at the picture of the red bridge – you will instantly know who built it.

Did you know Barcelona has an Arc to Triumph – and it is at the entrance to a stunning park area filled with lakes, gold encrusted waterfalls, tropical jungle plants and even a zoo? No, neither did we and this was our 4th trip to Barcelona. Not only did we discover this gorgeous area, we finally went to the world-famous Montserrat monastery complex high in the mountains, just outside of the city. We loved it so much and can’t believe we left it this long to experience the incredible place. We share absolutely everything you need to know in this episode for the perfect visit. Stay listening to the end to hear how I braved my fear of heights to go up the funicular to experience probably the best views anywhere in Spain. If you would like to see all the pictures of the places we talk about in this episode, including the stunning views, then click here www.beachtravelwine.com/podcast/120/barcelona