ИспанияCatalunyaBarcelonaSagrada FamíliaPlaça de la Sagrada Família41°24’11” N 2°10’22” E 24 января, Испания ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
Continued our trip south with a quick stopover in Barcelona. We were here last year, but couldn't get in to see La Familia Sagrada. So we booked tickets way ahead this time.
This is by far the bestЧитать далее
ИспанияValenciaPlaça de l'Ajuntament39°28’11” N 0°22’34” W
25 января, Испания ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Next stop was Valencia, a popular tourist sport on the south coast of Spain.
Arrived in the afternoon and had a quick wander off the streets before checking in.
Путешественник Definitely..sat in the sun yesterday afternoon, following the locals Sunday afternoon drinks in the plaza, it actually got too hot..would believe that
ИспанияValenciaEixamplePont del Mar39°28’13” N 0°21’54” W
26 января, Испания ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
Spent our first full day wandering the streets of Valencia. I really like it here. Lots of streets to explore and not much traffic.
We visited the main markets and it was a hive of activity.Читать далее
ИспанияValenciaGlorieta39°28’6” N 0°22’9” W
27 января, Испания ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
Last day in Valencia and we explored Turia Park, a 7km park that runs through the city along the old course of the Turia River.
After the great flood in 1957 the Spanish government planned to rerouteЧитать далее
ИспанияComunitat ValencianaAlicanteBarrio BenalúaTeatre Arniches38°20’34” N 0°29’45” W 29 января, Испания ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Took the train down to Alicante. It's a beach town, so I expect it's very busy here in the summer.
When we got off the train we stopped at a small cafe tucked away in a corner. Our off the touristЧитать далее
Путешественник Ahh, about an hours drive from where my mum lives, I’ve spent a bit of time in Alicante. However, I’ve never climbed the mountain!
ИспанияComunitat ValencianaAlicantePlaza Calvo Sotelo38°20’37” N 0°29’13” W 30 января, Испания ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Today was the day to climb the mountain to Santa Barbara Castle. It was a bit of a climb, but well worth it. The views from the top are stunning.
The castle itself has been around a couple thousandЧитать далее
ИспанияAndalucíaCórdobaGran Teatro de Córdoba37°53’5” N 4°46’56” W 1 февраля, Испания ⋅ 🌙 13 °C
Long train today to get to Cordoba, arriving late in the evening. Still bustling though... Restaurants, cafes and bars are packed. Good to see a bit of life.
ИспанияAndalucíaCórdobaPlaza de las Tendillas37°53’4” N 4°46’48” W 2 февраля, Испания ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
Jarrod will be joining us later in the afternoon, so we went for a walk to explore the old parts of Cordoba down towards the river.
It's a lovely city with a lot of history and we really likeЧитать далее
ИспанияAndalucíaCordobaAlameda del ObispoUniversidad De Córdoba / Facultad de Medicina37°52’31” N 4°47’6” W 3 февраля, Испания ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Visited the roman bridge and the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba, an old mosque that was converted into a church back in the dream time. Fantastico!
ИспанияAndalucíaCórdobaPlaza de la Corredera37°53’1” N 4°46’27” W 4 февраля, Испания ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
One final day... taking it easy... exploring the different parts of Córdoba and experiencing the culture. Check out the video with the local's reaction when some musicians rocked up for an afternoonЧитать далее
Путешественник Would love to get back there and see more.
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Perhaps the greatest engineering feat is the crane at the top.... I'll check with Brendan and Andrew on thst......
Путешественник This thing has been under construction for over a 100 years... Would've loved to have the crane contact on that one 🤪