Medina Azahara The 1000 year old ruins of the forgotten city of Medina Azahara are a remarkable site. Built approximately five kilometres from the city of Cordoba the ruins were buried until about 95 years ago. However, before it was buried Medina Azahara was the largest known city in Western Europe to have been built with a new canvas - there were no previous ruins. The … [Read more...] about Forgotten city of Medina Azahara
Mejillones en Escabeche (Marinated Mussels)
Ingredients 2Kg mussels 25ml olive oil 125ml white wine vinegar 1 tablespoon mild paprika half tablespoon hot paprika salt 2 bay leaves 8 peppercorns Method Wash the mussels thoroughly, and then steam then in a pan over a low heat with a little water until they open. Discard the mussels that have not opened. Remove them from their shells and leave to … [Read more...] about Mejillones en Escabeche (Marinated Mussels)
Semana Santa is an elaborate event!
Semana Santa - Easter week processions compete with each other... Semana Santa is celebrated during the week from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday. Easter week processions compete with each other, with their elaborate costumes and decorations. The processions start at each of the towns churches with members of the religious brotherhoods (Hermandades) carrying their floats … [Read more...] about Semana Santa is an elaborate event!
Cabo De Gata Natural Park
The Cabo de Gata nature park covers an area of over 71,000 acres, dominated by massive volcanic rock formations which tumble down to the coastal plain of the peninsula. The steep coastline, interspersed with coarse sand beaches, makes this place an ideal venue for nature lovers. It is the driest place in Europe but supports an important wetland area for breeding and … [Read more...] about Cabo De Gata Natural Park
Conejo al Ajillo – Learn how to make this great dish ….
Conejo al ajillo (Rabbit in Garlic) Ingredients 1 rabbit cut into small pieces ready for cooking salt and pepper 250ml olive oil 6 cloves of garlic 100ml white wine Method Rub plenty of salt and pepper into the rabbit portions. Heat two thirds of the oil in a pan and brown the rabbit pieces in batches until they are golden brown. Place the rabbit … [Read more...] about Conejo al Ajillo – Learn how to make this great dish ….