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Forum: Europe
May 19th, 2024, 08:01 AM
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Posted By Maribel

But mel, you did have those churros y chocolate...

But mel, you did have those churros y chocolate at Cafetería Alhambra, so that´s something...:)
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May 18th, 2024, 12:32 AM
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May 17th, 2024, 11:58 AM
Replies: 527
Views: 31,118
Posted By Maribel

:) For non Spanish speakers, perhaps another...

:)

For non Spanish speakers, perhaps another more understandable title, eks.
Forum: Europe
May 17th, 2024, 11:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 372
Posted By Maribel

Thanks for your TR. Very nicely done and...

Thanks for your TR. Very nicely done and informative for others and with some interesting dining spots not in my radar.

In summer, Granada actually does get punishing heat during the day despite...
Forum: Europe
May 17th, 2024, 08:55 AM
Replies: 527
Views: 31,118
Posted By Maribel

I'm laughing eks, as we two go on and on with...

I'm laughing eks, as we two go on and on with diversions. You're not the only one diverting. I'm also a culprit. I think that a great idea would be to start a thread on food in Spain, as this...
Forum: Europe
May 17th, 2024, 08:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 516
Posted By Maribel

kja, Nor is the mosquito repellent that I...

kja,
Nor is the mosquito repellent that I purchased in the pharmacy in Lausanne-les-Alpilles, prior to my visit to Saint-Marie-de-la-Mer and our (very touristy) boat trip on the Tiki 3 in the...
Forum: Europe
May 17th, 2024, 08:15 AM
Replies: 527
Views: 31,118
Posted By Maribel

No, their store on Ayala, a block away from the...

No, their store on Ayala, a block away from the Mercado de la Paz closed. It lasted only a year.

Enjoy your sun, and I hope it continues on to La Toja and then to Pontevedra!

The Romería is...
Forum: Europe
May 16th, 2024, 10:48 AM
Replies: 527
Views: 31,118
Posted By Maribel

The Romerío???? No way, I'll give a hard pass to...

The Romerío???? No way, I'll give a hard pass to that incredibly hot, dusty, crowded, rowdy, hugely uncomfortably ride going on now!

There are a 49 Caminos in Spain and 9 in Portugal. You're...
Forum: Europe
May 15th, 2024, 09:38 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 9,996
Posted By Maribel

MFNYC, It was really nice to revisit this trip...

MFNYC,
It was really nice to revisit this trip report. We stayed in "your room" at the Villa de Abalos last week, and Merche's cooking just gets better and better.
It was so nice to re-read and...
Forum: Europe
May 15th, 2024, 09:34 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 717
Posted By Maribel

Finding accommodations in Begur in mid June is...

Finding accommodations in Begur in mid June is extremely important, but I assume that you have them already, since your trip is just a month out.

If you have settled on Begur or environs with a...
Forum: Europe
May 15th, 2024, 07:56 AM
Replies: 527
Views: 31,118
Posted By Maribel

ekscrunchy, Hope you have a wonderful time in...

ekscrunchy,
Hope you have a wonderful time in Galicia and in Lanzarote as well. As for Lanzarote, I know you'll take very good, as in very copious! notes for me!
Forum: Europe
May 14th, 2024, 11:22 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,137
Posted By Maribel

The older Conde Duque (8.4 rating on booking.com)...

The older Conde Duque (8.4 rating on booking.com) is a perfectly acceptable 3-star Bilbao hotel, as Julies notes, on the other side of the Nervión on the ría side on Paseo Campo Volantín, but in...
Forum: Europe
May 14th, 2024, 09:56 AM
Replies: 527
Views: 31,118
Posted By Maribel

OK, let's do it someday!:) It would be so much...

OK, let's do it someday!:) It would be so much fun!!
Forum: Europe
May 14th, 2024, 09:53 AM
Replies: 527
Views: 31,118
Posted By Maribel

ekscrunchy, Some day, I'm bond and determined...

ekscrunchy,
Some day, I'm bond and determined to be in the Vejer-Barbate-Zahara-Conil-Tarifa area in the month of May to witness the almadraba process first hand by going out in a boat.
There's an...
Forum: Europe
May 14th, 2024, 07:01 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,137
Posted By Maribel

Correction: the Parador in Argómaniz is in the...

Correction: the Parador in Argómaniz is in the Alava province, not Vizcaya. Too late to edit. And Vitoria-Gasteiz is the capital of Alava and the Basque Country capital. I´ve stayed at that Parador...
Forum: Europe
May 14th, 2024, 06:58 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 717
Posted By Maribel

If you plan on including a visit to the Teatre...

If you plan on including a visit to the Teatre Museu Dalí in Figueres in the summer, it's important to reserve online in advance, just a day or two ahead. Tickets do sometimes sell out, and on the...
Forum: Europe
May 14th, 2024, 05:33 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,137
Posted By Maribel

pepperment, I can second mikelg´s...

pepperment,
I can second mikelg´s recommendation above. I have just returned from a wonderful stay at one of these Nekatur properties, a casa rural or landetxea belonging to this group.
It´s the...
Forum: Europe
May 14th, 2024, 03:37 AM
Forum: Europe
May 13th, 2024, 07:03 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 963
Posted By Maribel

Casa Java is permanently closed as is Lanterna...

Casa Java is permanently closed as is Lanterna Verde.
Forum: Europe
May 13th, 2024, 05:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 862
Posted By Maribel

eskcruncy, Yes, I too misunderstood your...

eskcruncy,
Yes, I too misunderstood your question.

Apparently from this report India has quite the industry in producing and selling fake reviews....
Forum: Europe
May 13th, 2024, 01:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 862
Posted By Maribel

I agree with janisj wholeheartedly! If you...

I agree with janisj wholeheartedly!

If you look at the "top reviewed" Tripadvisor Madrid restaurants, the first one at the top is always a sponsored restaurant, not the top reviewed (sometimes...
Forum: Europe
May 13th, 2024, 12:35 AM
Replies: 527
Views: 31,118
Posted By Maribel

In Galicia, instead of Retinto, you'll find...

In Galicia, instead of Retinto, you'll find Rubia Gallega, the "queen" of Galician cows. Enjoy your trip!
Forum: Europe
May 12th, 2024, 10:48 AM
Replies: 527
Views: 31,118
Posted By Maribel

There´s an article today in the gourmet section...

There´s an article today in the gourmet section of a leading newspaper about Retinto beef, along with an interview with a breeder from Bolonia, talking about the “over popularity” of the breed. There...
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