Spain
The Sunday market in Pollença
Pollença is a small town in the north of the Balearic island of Mallorca. Pollença comes to life every Sunday when thousands of people come to shop at the market. Farmers showcase their freshest produce whilst artists sell their latest artworks. There’s something for everyone, making the market a popular place to spend a Sunday morning.
White pebble beach in Albir
Albir is a small seaside town located halfway between Valencia and Alicante in Spain. The town is home to one of the most beautiful pebble beaches I’ve ever been to. The turquoise water of the Mediterranean Sea contrasts beautifully with the gorgeous white pebbled beach.
Sant Pere de Rodes monastery in Cap de Creus
Sant Pere de Rodes is an old Benedictine monastery located high in the hills of the Cap de Creus in northern Catalonia near the border with France. Built in the Romanesque style, the monastery can trace its origins back to the 9th century. These days, it is a popular tourist attraction in the Cap de Creus.
Read the accompanying post: “Pristine nature, culture and cuisine in Cap de Creus“.
The Laboral Cultural Centre in Gijón
The Laboral Cultural Centre in Gijón is an elaborate complex located in the outskirts of Gijón, Asturias, the Laboral City of Culture boasts an immense square flanked by grand buildings with stunning façades. If you’re visiting the principality of Asturias in northern Spain, the Laboral Cultural Centre is definitely worth a visit.
Read the accompanying post: “Ten Things To Do in Asturias“.
The cliff-top town of Castellfollit de la Roca
Castellfollit de la Roca is one of the smallest towns in Catalonia. Perched precariously on the edge of a basalt crag, more than 50 meters above the Fluvia river, Castellfollit de la Roca is arguably one of the most photographed towns in Catalonia.
