The Central Market of Valencia | Spain

One of the highlights on any trip abroad for me is to see the neighborhood markets.  The Central Market of Valencia was no exception, full of beautiful produce, tasty cheeses, and the most colorful seafood.  Read more about this market here.

Granada, Spain

Continuing on our #SpainRoadTrip, this is Granada.  

Cordoba, Spain

The second destination on our #SpainRoadTrip was Cordoba, in Andalusia.   Cordoba is about a 4 hour drive south from Madrid and sits on the Guadalquiver River.  It quickly became one of my favorite destinations on this trip.  We stayed in the "La Juderia" area, which is the old quarter with cobblestoned, winding, narrow streets.  Quite charming.  Step out of your door and you will find that you can walk to pretty much everywhere in the city.

My Cordoba Favorites

Hotel

NH Hotel Amistad Cordoba

Restaurants

Taberna 10
Bodegas Mezquita
Taberna Pepe

To See

Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba

Alcazar of Cordoba

La Juderia neighborhood

Courtyards of VIana

Palacio Viana | Cordoba, Spain

This is the Viana Palace, home to the Cordoban courtyards.  Five centuries old, the Viana Palace had 18 different noble families living here.  During these centuries, different renovations and extensions were completed making up the 12 courtyards.  The last noble family lived here in the late 20th century and is now a National Monument of Historical and Artistic Interest and a Historical Artistic Garden.  It is truely gorgeous.  Read more about the Palacio Viana here.

Seville, Spain

My Seville Favorites:

Hotels

Palacio Villapanes Sevilla

Restaurants

La Brunilda Tapas

Catalina

Bar Europa
Bar Alfalfa

To See

The Alcazar

Seville Cathedral

Metropol Parasol