WHERE: Casares, MĆ”laga, AndalucĆa, SPAIN
WHEN: 2017
WITH: Boyfriend
WEATHER: Sunny, hot and windy
WEARING: Sugar Lane Custom + Sugar Lane DIY Bag
WHEN: 2017
WITH: Boyfriend
WEATHER: Sunny, hot and windy
WEARING: Sugar Lane Custom + Sugar Lane DIY Bag
Buenos dĆas! El destino de hoy es especial, ya que Casares ha sido nuestro hogar durante una temporada. Se llega a travĆ©s de unas carreteras con curvas, pero merece la pena descubrir este bonito lugar de paredes encaladas, Os llevo de ruta por este pequeƱo pueblo blanco andaluz de la sierra malagueƱa, sus empinadas calles te harĆ”n sudar, pero por lo menos siempre corre aire fresco y las vistas son maravillosas. Ponte calzado cĆ³modo y a explorar!
Good morning! Today's destination is special as Casares has been our home for the past months. You need to drive on curvy roads to reach this beautiful whitewashed place. I'm taking you around this small hanging white Andalusian town in the mountains of Malaga. The narrow uphill streets will make you sweat, but there's always fresh air and the views are pretty awesome. Wear some comfy shoes and get ready to explore!
WHERE: Vejer de la Frontera, CĆ”diz, AndalucĆa, SPAIN
WHEN: July 2017
WITH: Boyfriend
HOW: Car from Casares
WEATHER: Sunny and windy
WEARING: Sugar Lane Design
WHEN: July 2017
WITH: Boyfriend
HOW: Car from Casares
WEATHER: Sunny and windy
WEARING: Sugar Lane Design
Buenos dĆas! Seguimos descubriendo AndalucĆa, y hoy toca uno de sus pintorescos Pueblos Blancos; Vejer de la Frontera, en CĆ”diz. Lo visitamos un dĆa de mucho calor y muchĆsimo viento, lo que lo hizo soportable. El pueblo estĆ” en lo alto de un monte y sus calles empinadas y llenas de fachadas encaladas te llevan hasta la encantadora Plaza de EspaƱa, presidida por una fuente decorada con azulejos sevillanos y ranitas que echan agua por la boca.
Good morning! We are still discovering Andalusia, and today we are in one of its charming White Towns: Vejer de la Frontera, in CƔdiz. We came here on a really hot day with really strong wind, but it made it almost ok. The town is on a hill and its white streets take you to the lovely Plaza de EspaƱa square, with a fountain decorated with typical ceramics and frogs.
WHERE: Ostuni, Puglia, ITALY
WHEN: August 2014, 1 day
WITH: friends (+2)
HOW: Car from Altamura (1h 30mins)
WEATHER: Hot and cloudy
Ostuni es un pueblo blanco italiano, a unos 10km del AdriƔtico. Se puede visitar en una maƱana pero no da para mucho mƔs... al estar en una colina tiene muy buenas vistas a los campos de olivas y al mar, el lugar perfecto para un baƱito despuƩs del paseo.
Ostuni is an italian white village, 10km away from the coast. A morning there is enough to visit the town, that has a privileged spot overlooking the olives fields and the Adriatic sea, which is the perfect place for a swim after walking all over the streets.
WHERE: Alberobello, Puglia, ITALY
WHEN: August 2014, 1 day
WITH: friends (+2)
HOW: Car from Altamura (1hr)
WEATHER: Hot
WEARING: Mediterranean summer
La arquitectura de este pueblo es tan original como su historia. Resulta que en la Edad Media las poblaciones tenĆan que pagar un tributo al Reino de NĆ”poles, y cuando esta zona se empezĆ³ a llenar de campesinos, los condes que dominaban las tierras les dejaron establecerse allĆ a condiciĆ³n de construir viviendas que se pudiesen demoler facilmente en el caso de una inspecciĆ³n por parte de NĆ”poles. AsĆ surgieron los "trulli", pequeƱas casas construidas en piedra, sin cemento, con un ingenioso tejado-cĆŗpula en forma de cono, decoradas con intrigantes sĆmbolos. Y asĆ es como naciĆ³ el fraude fiscal!
Architecture in this town is as original as the story behind it. Settlements in this area had to pay a tribute to Naples Kingdom during the Medieval era, and when farmers started coming here, the counts ruling this land let them stay under one condition; they had to build easy-destroyable houses so they won't get caught in case of an inspection by the Kingdom. This is how "trullis" were born, small stone houses, built without cement, with an ingenious cone-shaped dome/roof, decorated with curious symbols. And this is how tax evasion started!
WHERE: CadaquƩs, Girona, SPAIN
WHEN: June 2014, 1 day
WITH: Family (+14)
HOW: Sailing from L'Estartit (3hrs)
WEATHER: Sunny
WEARING: Boho Chic
CadaquĆ©s es uno de los pueblos pesqueros con mĆ”s encanto del EmpordĆ”, y famoso por haber atraĆdo a artistas como Picasso, Duchamp, Lorca y, por supuesto, DalĆ, cuya casa-museo se encuentra en la cala de Port Lligat. Es un lugar perfecto para una excursiĆ³n en barco desde cualquier punto de la Costa Brava.
CadaquĆ©s is a charming fishermen village at the EmpordĆ”, famous thanks to artists such as Picasso, Duchamp, Lorca and, of course, DalĆ, who has his house-museum at Port Lligat. It's the perfect place for a day excursion if you are sailing the Costa Brava.
Las empinadas callejuelas del pueblo, encaladas en blanco, con ventanas pintadas en azul y buganvillas trepando por las fachadas son una delicia. Las terrazas de la bahĆa el lugar ideal para tomar algo y observar el ajetreo de la plaza con su mercadillo, las barcas saliendo del puerto saliendo a pescar y los locales que van a las playas con sus alpargatas y sus capazos.
The white up-and-down narrow streets are splashed with blue windows and colorful bougainvilleas climb up the walls. The terraces by the bay are the perfect spot to have a drink while you observe the hustle and bustle of the plaza market, the small boats going fishing and the locals walking to the beach wearing espadrilles and carrying their towels in straw baskets.
LO MEJOR/THE BEST: la entrada desde el mar / arriving sailing
LO PEOR/THE WORST: la carretera hasta allĆ no es muy buena / reaching by road is not that great
ConocĆ©is CadaquĆ©s? Os gustarĆa ir? Comentad abajo!
Have you ever been to CadaquƩs? Would you like to visit? Comments below!t
WHERE: PeƱĆscola, CastellĆ³n, SPAIN
WHEN: May 2014, 3 days
WITH: Family (+8)
HOW: Car from Madrid (4hrs)
WEATHER: Sunny and fresh
WEARING: Casual denim
PeƱĆscola es una pequeƱa ciudad mediterrĆ”nea de CastellĆ³n. El casco antiguo es una fortaleza coronada por el Castillo del Papa Luna. PasĆ© 3 dĆas de escapada familiar, callejeando por sus rincones y disfrutando del mar y la playa. Hoy os enseƱo la ciudad desde fuera, dimos un paseo en barco alrededor, y en el prĆ³ximo post os enseƱo la ciudad y el castillo por dentro.
Peniscola is a small mediterranean city in CastellĆ³n. The old city is a fort hosting Pope Luna's castle. I spend 3 days there with my family, roaming the streets and enjoying the sea and the beach. Today I'm showing you the city from outside, we took a boat, and on the next post I'll show you the city and castle from inside.
LO MEJOR/THE BEST: el paseo en barco, no hay nada como la brisa del mar!(y la comida en La Lanterna)/ the boat trip, there's nothing like sea breeze!(and lunch at La Lanterna)
LO PEOR/THE WORST: las cuestas, siempre son una dificultad para personas mayores y niƱos / Walking up-hill is always hectic, specially for elders and children
ConocĆ©is PeƱĆscola? Os gustarĆa ir? Comentad abajo!
Have you ever been to PeƱiscola? Would you like to visit? Comments below!