STRANGE OLD ANDALUSIA
with Molly Sears-Piccavey, writer and travel designer at Piccavey.com
Molly on the Costa de Almeria in southeastern Andalusia
Looking for some unusual attractions in Andalusia, Spain? Look no further.
In this episode, we talk to local Andalusia travel writer Molly Sears-Piccavey.
Originally from Nottingham, England, Molly has lived in Spain since 1998 and now resides in Granada, Andalusia. She is fluent in Spanish and is passionate about local gastronomy, history and culture. Read her blog at piccavey.com or reserve one of her Spain Food Sherpas tours in Seville, Granada and Málaga.
In this episode you’ll find out…
Why not all men in pointy hoods are members of the KKK
How a sprinkling of sheep brains and testicles can pep up an omelette
When your mum’s savage insult hurts more than a military surrender
…and so much more.
You’ll find all Molly’s picks on the podcast website: www.strangeoldworld.com
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Picks of the pod
Here’s a list of all the Strange Old Andalusia suggestions of Molly Sears-Piccavey. Attractions marked with an asterisk (*) are included on the map below.
Strange thing to see in Andalusia: Antequera Dolmens Site*
Strange thing to do in Andalusia: Look for the Doll’s House* along the Paseo de los Tristes
Strange festival in Andalusia: The Penitentes of Semana Santa — see them from the riverside in Córdoba*
Strange food in Andalusia: Sacromonte omelette — try it at Chikito* (bonus shoutout: cod chicharrónes)
Strange slice of history in Andalusia: Boabdil surrendering Alhambra*
Stranger Danger™ in Andalusia: Trying to impose your own structure on the day
Strange day trip from Andalusia: Royal Monastery of Santa María de Guadalupe, Extremadura* (bonus shoutouts: Cáceres, Trujillo)
Straight-up recommendations for Andalusia: Alhambra (book tickets early), enjoy an Arabic bath (options in Córdoba, Málaga, Granada and Seville)
When to visit: Shoulder season (March to May/late Sepember to October) for warm weather — but avoid Easter unless you really want to see processions; summer (mid-June to mid-September) is too hot; winter (November to January) can be rainy and cold, but hotels are cheaper and you’ll see how real life is
Strange sight elsewhere in the world: Baixada de Santa Eulàlia in Barcelona, Spain
Joe’s end-of-pod pick: Yemas from the Convent of San Leandro, Seville