El Puerto de Santa Maria Archives

Pour & Pair: Iberian Seafood Stew Recipe for Sherry Week Blog!

Happy International Sherry Week everyone! I’m honored to participate in this year’s Pour & Pair competition. But before I tell you what I poured, and what I paired… I want to tell you why!

What to Eat and Where to Eat it: El Puerto de Santa María

Lauren Aloise

When we first starting dating, Alejandro told me he was from a place called El Puerto de Santa María in the Andalusian province of Cadiz. I remember looking up the area in my Fodor’s guide, and being surprised that it had its own entry. As it turns out, El Puerto...

Fascinating Fascinators

Lauren Aloise

Spanish Fascinators or Tocados de Boda are a Must at Andalusian Weddings I had the pleasure of seeing my brother-in-law get married last weekend in gorgeous El Puerto de Santa María, Cadiz. In true Andalusian wedding fashion, one of the best parts of the event were the colorful fascinators...

Sleeping in Spain: Fun & Alternative Options to Hotels

Lauren Aloise

You’ve bought your airline tickets and have started to plan your itinerary, booking tours and researching restaurants. But one thing is missing– where will you stay? Most people start planning a Spain vacation by looking for a nice hotel that meets their budget, but this is far from your...

La Cabalgata de Los Reyes Magos: A Spanish Holiday Parade

Lauren Aloise

Three Kings’ Day in Spain is a big deal. Read on for my thoughts on celebrating the Three Kings’ parade in Spain, and other Spanish holiday traditions! Source I should have known that a parade in Spain would be no ordinary event. I had heard stories about La Cabalgata de...

El Puerto de Santa María– Andalusia’s Hidden Gem

Lauren Aloise

Not every girl is lucky enough to marry a guy whose hometown is a gorgeous, historic beach city. Luckily, I was. El Puerto de Santa María, Ale’s hometown, is located in the region (AKA autonomous community) of Andalucía and in the province of Cadiz. When I first arrived here two...