Travel to Andalusia, Spain with Jane Godman

Tapas, Flamenco, and Ice Cream (with some history thrown in) – A whirlwind tour of Andalusia

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I love Spain. It’s a two-and-a-half-hour flight from my home to the glorious beaches, or enticing cities, of one of the most beautiful European cities. It’s almost a hobby of mine to leave the English weather behind and soak up some Mediterranean sunshine.

Last year, my husband and I went on a tour of Andalusia. I’d wanted to visit Granada and see the Alhambra, so we decided to take in some of the other sights of the region as well. Our whirlwind tour started high up in the hills of Mijas, took in the ancient town of Ronda, allowed us to spend time in the vibrant city of Seville, included the incredible mosque at Córdoba, and ended with the iconic Alhambra.  

There were so many incredible sights packed into the tour that I’m going to leave the “wow factor” to the pictures and talk instead about the “yum factor”.

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Andalusia is the home of tapas. Tapas are one of Spain’s best-known food customs. Originating as bar snacks that were served free with drinks, they have become a tradition all over the world. There are all kinds of tapas, from a small snack—fried potatoes, nuts or olives—to a full miniature feast including meat and fish.

Our hotel in Seville was just around the corner from El Rinconcillo, Seville’s oldest bar, which has reportedly been serving tapas since 1670. Naturally, we had to sample the menu there. We weren’t disappointed!

Seville also has fabulous ice cream bars (almost on every corner). After extensive research, I can recommend one scoop of dark chocolate and one scoop of hazelnut. Like an up-

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market chocolate chip.

Of course, no trip to Andalusia would be complete without a traditional flamenco show. I love the drama and passion of Spain’s national dance and this didn’t disappoint. In the city of Bizet’s Carmen, the Guadalquivir River, and some unique architecture (old and new), the dance has its own infusion of folklore and

 

 

 

 

 

 

About Jane Godman

JANE GODMAN writes paranormal romance for Harlequin Nocturne and SMP Romance and thrillers for Harlequin Romantic Suspense. She also self publishes her historical and gothic stories. She has been a Romantic Times Reviewers Choice Nominee and The Romance Reviews Readers’ Choice Award Winner.

Jane worked in a variety of shops, bars, and offices before settling into a career as a teacher. She was born in Scotland and has lived in Germany, Wales, Malta, South Africa, and England. Jane still gets the urge to travel, although these days she tends to head for a Spanish beach, or a European city that is steeped in history.

When she isn’t reading or writing romance, Jane enjoys cooking and spending time with her family. She is married to a lovely man, has two grown up children and has recently discovered the joy of becoming a grandparent (to two gorgeous boys).

 

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