So I’ve just returned from three glorious weeks in Spain. My heart lifts as soon as my feet hit the airport tarmac in the land of my forefathers; I love everything about it. The blueness of the skies, the endless summer days, the sparkling seas and beaches with their tempting chiringuitos and of course, the […]
Tag: Murcia
The joys of 2015: the experiences that made my year
Travel adventures abounded for me in 2015. Yes, I know how fortunate I am. It was a year full of amazing journeys, discovering new countries and revisiting old ones on three continents. Here are some of my favourite bits. March My Blue Train odyssey It’s always been my dream to experience one of the world’s […]
It’s Tapas Time in Murcia, Spain
So for today’s blog I’m in the province of Murcia in Spain. It’s a large region in the south-east that abounds in amazing produce. So much so that it’s known as the Orchard of Europe. Lucky restaurants, they have the best ingredients to cook with. And it’s on the sea, too, so plenty of fish. I love […]
Lovely lunch on the beach at Escuela de Pieter
I love the beach. You will know this if you’re a regular reader! So a fabulous restaurant right on the beach, well, that’s my idea of pure paradise. We try to visit Escuela de Pieter on the La Manga Strip every year. A tasty lunch followed by a dip in the beautifully warm Mar Menor […]
Loving the flavours of Spain at Los Churrascos
Today we’re eating out in the province of Murcia in Spain. Murcia is a large agricultural area that is known as the orchard of Europe. Fruit and vegetables seem to grow everywhere and are delicious in their freshness (the local markets are a real joy). And as we’re by the sea, fish and seafood are plentiful and often […]
Cabo de Palos market: fruit and veg from the Orchard of Europe
After the fabulous fish I simply had to show you some of the amazing fruit and veg that you can get in Murcia. It’s a huge agricultural area which has earned it the nickname “the orchard of Europe” and you can see why every time you go into a shop or visit a market. The […]