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Our Second Roadtrip in Andalusia, Spain: Cádiz

Posted on December 8, 2018 | Leave a comment

Stunning Architecture

A Walk In The Old Town

Finally in Cádiz on the Atlantic coast of Andalusia! We left the surroundings of Malaga around 10 a.m. this morning. On the way, we stopped at a beautiful deserted beach in Tarifa. Then on the road, we allso stopped at another beautiful beach in a natural reserve lost in the middle of nowhere. In short, we arrive in the historic center of Cadiz in the middle of the afternoon. Better late than never! 

Big crush for the city: the seaside reminds me Havana! The old buildings are superb. The pace is indolent in the oldest city of the West founded by the Phoenicians 3000 years ago. A movie set in a soft light, without tourists at this time of the year. The old town is small, we quickly made the tour: I take pleasure in losing myself in its streets and take the same route several times.

        

Castillo de San Sebastián

While we are looking for a café overlooking the ocean, we come across an entrance to this fortress surrounded by water (left photo below): the Castillo de San Sebastián. A very pleasant walk where we can see another point of view of Cádiz (first photo of the article). 

  

The Outdoor Café

  

Very cool, close to the cathedral of Cádiz and facing the ocean: the dream! On the left, when you are facing the Cathedral (back to the ocean). Relaxed atmosphere and great panoramic view! Excellent green olives with our drinks, I don’t want to return to Malaga (our base for this second roadtrip in Andalusia).

And if we stayed in Cadiz, darling? “The beauty of Cadiz has velvet eyes, Chi-ca! Chi-ca! Chic! Ay! Ay! Ay!“, translation: “The beauty of Cadiz has velvet eyes, Chi-ca! Chi-ca! Chic! Ay! Ay! Ay! ” (by Luis Mariano). Sorry (not sorry), I couldn’t help myself! Lol! A little vintage operetta. To be continued beautiful readers … 

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Our Second Roadtrip in Andalusia, Spain: Marbella

Posted on December 3, 2018 | Leave a comment

  

A late afternoon in Marbella

  

Olá Marbella!

After a first roadtrip in Andalusia few weeks ago, here we are again! The itinerary between sea and mountain is differen. We arrive at 4 p.m. from Mijas, a very pretty (and very touristy) village in the mountains. Olá Marbella! First surprise: the city is much bigger than I thought.

We park on the beach side of Marbella, at Playa del Faro, where we start our discovery of the city. The long walk stretches along a huge beach (first photo of the article). Many 70s-80s buildings, some cafes and restaurants. The whole remains really pleasant despite a lack of architectural harmony. 

As night quickly falls, we prefer heading towards the very charming old town with its small streets and squares, mandarin trees and old stones. Second surprise, everywhere people are friendly. I like to walk without a goal. At a random street, we have a drink in a lovely small hotel.

    

A Short Stop in Puerto Banús

Before Marbella city,

we made a stop in Puerto Banús, the marina of Marbella. To be honest, I was not impressed. The buildings housing luxury shops and restaurants are outdated and deserve a facelift.

Of course, there are yachts … But I saw some more impressive ones in the beautiful small port of Bonifaccio (Corsica). My advice, go directly to Marbella, much more nicer! 

     

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Notre Second Roadtrip en Andalousie: Marbella

Posted on December 3, 2018 | Leave a comment

  

Une fin de journée à Marbella

  

Olá Marbella!

Après un premier roadtrip en Andalousie il y a quelques semaine à peine, nous avons réitérer! Le parcours est différent : entre mer et montagne. Nous arrivons de Mijas vers 16h, un très joli (et très touristique) village dans les montagnes. Olá Marbella! Ô première surprise : la ville est beaucoup plus grande que ce que j’imaginais.

Nous nous garons du côté de la Playa del Faro, où nous commençons notre découverte de Marbella. La longue promenade s’étend le long d’une immense plage (première photo de l’article). Beaucoup d’immeubles (très années 70 et 80), quelques cafés, des restaurants. L’ensemble reste agréable en dépit d’un manque d’harmonie architecturale.

Comme la nuit tombe vite, nous préférons nous diriger vers la vieille ville, très charmante avec ses petites rues, enclaves et places, ses mandariniers et vielles pierres. Seconde surprise, partout les gens sont cordiaux. J’aime marcher sans but précis. Au hasard d’une rue, nous prenons un verre dans un petit hôtel d’inspiration Belle époque. 

    

Un court saut à Puerto Banús

Juste avant Marbella (ville),

nous avons fait un court arrêt à Puerto Banús, le port de plaisance de Marbella. Autant être honnête, je n’ai pas été bluffée.Certains immeubles abritant des boutiques de luxe et restaurants sont vétustes et mériteraient un ravalement.

Certes il a des yachts, oui… Mais j’en ai vu de plus impressionnants dans le petit et pittoresque port de Bonifaccio (Corse). Mon conseil, allez directement à Marbella, beaucoup plus chouette!

     

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