Spain - 100 Days and Nights

I Hiked: The Limonero Dam (Málaga, Spain)

Vito ValentinettiSeptember 17, 2020

Easily accessible from Málaga, this hike just outside the city limits rambles along the shoreline of the man-made Limonero Reservoir, across the dam, and back down into the city. The Trailhead This is a difficult hike to get lost on as you m...

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100 Days of Alarm, Lockdown, and Málaga

Vito ValentinettiSeptember 4, 2020

It was supposed to be a two-week trip. First off to Spain to see my parents, then to Estonia to cover a music festival, and finally back to Bulgaria to finish off ski season. When Spain declared a State of Alarm on March 15 and my flights were cancel...

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Fairytale Castles, Virgin Shrines, and The White Hill Towns of Andalusia, Spain

Vito ValentinettiSeptember 3, 2020

The province of Málaga boasts a seemingly unending list of day trips so on one sunny Friday, I tried to cram in as many as possible. Benalmádena Arroyo de la Miel The adventure begins with a train from Málaga to the Arroyo de la Miel district in ...

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I Hiked: The Great Malaga Path to Ronda (Malaga, Spain)

Vito ValentinettiAugust 19, 2020

From the tranquil swimming hole of Cueva del Gato and the rugged mountains surrounding the village of Benaoján to the jaw-dropping views of Ronda, the 24th stage of the Great Malaga Path is a welcoming route through the varied landscapes of Malaga. ...

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I Hiked: The Guadalhorce Valley (Alora, Spain)

Vito ValentinettiAugust 19, 2020

Known as the breadbasket of Malaga, the valley of the Guadalhorce River is teeming with olive trees, orange groves, and farming communities. This hike from the rugged steppes surrounding El Chorro to the mellow rolling hills of Alora is an ideal walk...

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The Street Art of Málaga, Spain

Vito ValentinettiAugust 18, 2020

When I started this project, it was going to be a single article with maybe 30 photos and a few words about the art scene in this city. I would come to find that to be a serious underestimation. Then again, I estimated I would be Málaga for two days,...

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I Hiked: El Caminito del Rey (El Chorro, Spain)

Vito ValentinettiJuly 10, 2020

El Caminito del Rey takes us through a 7.7 kilometer long stretch of catwalks, narrow ledges, and sky high bridges through a stunningly beautiful river canyon. Once known as "Spain's most dangerous hike", recent renovations in 2015 transformed the p...

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The Street Art of Estepona, Spain

Vito ValentinettiJuly 5, 2020

Known for its famous beaches, low-key vibe, and cozy historic district, Estepona isn't as touristy as some of its glitzier neighbors on the Costa del Sol, which made it ideal for my first excursion in 115 days outside Málaga. Less known is that Estep...

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100 Days of Málaga Street Art: Close To Home And Far Away (Day #95)

Vito ValentinettiJune 17, 2020

Over the last 100 days of quarantine, lockdown, and state of emergency, I’ve been living in and photographing the street art of Málaga in Spain. Today is my final installment of street art photos from the lockdown. Tracking down art took me from ...

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100 Days of Lockdown: Black Lives Matter Protest (Day #84)

Vito ValentinettiJune 7, 2020

The Black Lives Matter protests were so powerful in the United States that they even inspired demonstrations in Spain, which I was happy to see. I attended the Malaga protest on a sunny Sunday morning at the Plaza De La Marina with an estimated crowd...

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