Beach Travel Wine Podcast

Step into the heart of Jerez de la Frontera with us as we explore more of this vibrant Andalusian city on a VoiceMap walking tour. From the grand Alcázar and the impressive cathedral to lively plazas and the iconic Tío Pepe sherry bodega, we’ll take you through the highlights that make Jerez so special.

But we don’t just stick to the tour – we share a few of our own favourite spots for tapas, drinks, and even the best breakfast in t...

In this episode we are taking you to what we believe to be the most Spanish city we have ever been too. A huge call I know! This is the first episode in a series of three about Jerez de La Frontera. There are three things that make this city uniquely Spanish – It is the flamenco capital of Spain, it is the Sherry capital of the world and it is home to the Royal Equestrian School of Andalusia. We tell you all about these three icons...

This week we are taking you to Palma de Mallorca. We had 5 days exploring this city and we tell you all about it so you can plan your perfect trip to this Balearic Island.  We cover where to stay - away from tourist areas, but close to city, the easiest and cheapest way to get around, the best day trips including magical boat trips, hikes with views to die for and the most charming medieval village high in the mountains full of cut...

In this episode, we’re taking you to one of our favourite spots in Spain - Port de Sóller, on the gorgeous island of Mallorca. This little seaside town is all about relaxed vibes, pretty views, and soaking up the sunshine. We spent five nights here, right on the beachfront, in what we think might just be the best accommodation in town, complete with a rooftop terrace and the most incredible views over the bay. We’ll share all the h...

This episode is all about a little Spanish village, very close to Seville, that most people haven’t heard of. We tell you the story about how we heard about it – and the famous TV personality who recommended we go and who we actually met there. We also tell you about the history and why Julius Caeser was engrossed with Carmona. We enjoyed time around the local plaza, including following an ancient procession with ox-drawn carriages...

Come with us on an updated 2025 visit to Seville. We have covered the major tourist attractions in a previous episode – 98 – but this time we are going to tell you about some of the hidden gems that you can’t miss and update the café and bars to visit – as well as the ones not to visit while in Seville. We share a story of how I got us locked out of our apartment for over 2 hours in 40 degree heat and stay listening to the end wher...

This week we are taking you on a three day visit to Malaga on the Costa del sol. We share the must see attractions, the bars not to miss – including the oldest bar and a rooftop bar. We give you a great selection of tapas bars to choose from and even which beaches to visit. If you are into history we cover the top three attractions and well as recommend the best museums. Stay listening to the end though to hear about a fabulous bir...

Welcome to the Beach Travel Wine Podcast. Today we are taking you on a walking tour around one of the most iconic cities in all of Spain – the gorgeous Ronda.  Ronda is mostly known for the famous Puente Neuvo the new bridge which spans the 120 metre high gorge – and Spain's oldest bullring. We will give you the inside info on the best places, without crowds, to take the most impressive photos and view these two icons of Ronda....

Come with us to one of the most iconic and breathtaking places in Spain—the Alhambra in Granada. We’ll take you with us from the stunning views at the Mirador San Nicolás, to the intricate beauty of the Nasrid Palaces, the fortress walls of the Alcazaba, and the peaceful gardens of the Generalife. This was actually our second visit to the Alhambra, and we still think it’s one of the most impressive places we’ve ever been. If you’re...

Have you always wanted to know the best things to do on a visit to Granada in Southern Spain? Then this is the episode for you.  We take you with us as we explore the three main areas of Granada. We wander the gorgeous historic cobblestone streets, share the absolute best spot for incredible views of Alhambra, learn about the fascinating history through its buildings, streets and plazas, and of course sample many traditional and mo...

We went from our first time travelling in business class, to arriving to the garbage-filled streets of Madrid, to being stuck on a train in the biggest electricity outage in Spanish history, in the middle of nowhere and freezing our butts off trying to sleep on a basketball court all in our first day in Spain. Certainly not the way we wanted our twelve week trip to Spain to start, but there we were!  In this episode we tell you all...

In this episode we are taking you on a wine tour to the Adelaide Hills, which is the closest wine region to Adelaide South Australia We share the great hop on hop off bus tour we did, the best way to organise a trip to the Adelaide hills and the top 4 wineries we visited. If you are planning or would like to visit the Adelaide Hills, or if you are just interested in great wine, then this is the episode for you. Stay listening to th...

Today we are off to one of the most underrated, and beautiful cities in Australia – Adelaide the capital of South Australia. We tell you all about what Adelaide is known for including food, wine, sport and music. We share some fascinating facts – like how just outside Adelaide is the largest safari experience outside Africa and hilarious stories like the one about how and why the sky turned black in the middle of a sunny day with b...

Join us in today's episode as we take you to the gorgeous beach town of Tossa de Mar on the Costa Brava, in Spain. We share all the info about this incredible little city – the beaches, the cafes and restaurants, the walled fortress, the lighthouse, our magnificent accommodation and heaps more. If you want to hike – we tell you where to go, If you want to scuba dive we tell you where you can do that night or day. If you want a secl...

In today’s episode we are in Girona, just north of Barcelona in Spain.  This is a little known Spanish gem and I’m sure after this episode you will definitely want to visit. Many people do daytrips from Barcelona as it is only 38 minutes on the fast train, but we share the best 3 day itinerary for exploring this interesting city.  Of course we cover the fascinating history including the most preserved Jewish Quarter in Spain, we wa...

Did you know Barcelona has an Arc to Triumph – and it is at the entrance to a stunning park area filled with lakes, gold encrusted waterfalls, tropical jungle plants and even a zoo? No, neither did we and this was our 4th trip to Barcelona. Not only did we discover this gorgeous area, we finally went to the world-famous Montserrat monastery complex high in the mountains, just outside of the city. We loved it so much and can’t belie...

Today’s episode is covering all the things you need to know for planning the perfect trip to Croatia. Whether you have 6 weeks like we did, or a shorter amount of time, we give you the must dos and definite don’ts. We also cover the places you can’t miss as well as the top things to do and see in those places. From the mountains of Istria, to the capital Zagreb, the stunning Plitvice Lakes, city walls of Dubrovnik and Emperor’s pal...

Join us as we take you to Kotor in Montenegro, just over the border from Croatia.  We spent 3 days exploring and we share all the info you need for a visit to this small medieval city. Learn about the old town, the fortress walk, the best speed boat tour where to stay and the best places to eat and drink. Of course, we cover some history and also some things to consider when travelling to Montenegro – including tips on crossing the...

This week we are taking you to the most chilled, pretty  island in Croatia, without all the day trippers and tourists - Korcula.  We will share all the information about the old town which is known as the mini Dubrovnik. You will find out about the best wine and scenic tour to do and the hop on hop off water taxi that takes you to the most idyllic islands that surround Korcula. Learn about what to see in the old town, where to eat,...