Michael Powell's Blog, page 5

The 207 Steps of The Micalet Bell Tower

Is it a worth the time and effort to climb the 207 steps of the Micalet tower while visiting Valencia?

Habit-Forming Evening Walks in Valencia

Evening is always a great time to enjoy these walks, especially in summer, because of how beautiful the skies over Valencia becomes around sunset.

Aerial Views of Spain, Switzerland, Greece

We had the chance to get some unique views over Europe during a couple weeks of air travel, with a rare confluence of events...

A Sunny Winter Day in Alicante

We visited Alicante for two days in mid-December. After visiting the giant nativity scene, and getting all the Christmas-related stuff out of the way on day one.

Christmas in Alicante

Alicante is known for its gigantic nativity scenes which occupy the Plaza del Ayuntamiento during Christmas. But we weren't prepared for how huge they were!

Valencia Secret Tour: La Lonja Tower

Climbing the tower of La Lonja (silk market) has long been at the top of our Valencia wishlist.

City of Arts And Sciences – Selfie Spot Supreme

But despite the suffocating crowds, we've not lost any of our initial love for the place. The City of Arts and Sciences still strikes us as utterly audacious.

The Nolla Ceramics Palace North of Valencia

This palace was built next door to the Fábrica de Mosaicos Nolla, and meant to be both the residence of the founder Miguel Nolla Bruixet,

Teruel’s Pinares de Rodeno Park And A Roman Aqueduct

Although there are around 60 cave paintings in the park, most of them are strictly protected and totally inaccessible to the causal visitor.

Albarracín: The Canyon And The Castle

Good morning from Albarracín! We are now on our second day visiting what many claim is Spain's most beautiful town.