Grazalema is a pretty, picture-postcard village with steep, cobbled streets nestling in a corner of beautiful mountains beneath the craggy peak of San Cristobal. Plaza de España, the main square is the heart of the village, and is overlooked by the handsome 18th century Iglesia de la Aurora. The village centre has Roman and Muslim remains, and is one of the best examples … [Read more...] about Grazalema is a pretty, picture-postcard village in Andalucia
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Jerez de la Frontera
Jerez De La Frontera - wine, sherry, horses and flamenco! North from el Puerto de Santa Maria we arrive at the world famous Jerez de la Frontera well known for its wines and sherry, its horses and flamenco. Described as one of the noblest towns in the Cadiz Province it brings together the splendour of aristocratic palaces and the typical Andalucian architecture. This towns … [Read more...] about Jerez de la Frontera
Sanlucar de Barrameda
Lovely quaint town - Sanlucar de Barrameda, cadiz West of Jerez, situated on the north of the sherry region, lies the quaint town of Sanlucar de Barrameda. Founded by the Romans, the Moors built a fortress which during the reign of the Catholic Kings evolved into a major port. The Barrio Alto is the older quarter where sightseeing is recommended and closer to the river … [Read more...] about Sanlucar de Barrameda
Our Tarifa camping weekend…
We have just returned from a Tarifa Camping weekend. It was a friends birthday and we decided to get away. We were originally going to stay at a hostel in Tarifa but we had left it too late and everything was full! If going to Tarifa in July or in August always book well in advance! We were told there are people who book the same week a year in advance every year! When we … [Read more...] about Our Tarifa camping weekend…
Pretty, laid back Tarifa, a surfers paradise!
Tarifa is located at the eastern point of the peninsula open to both the Atlantic and the Mediterranean with vast, beautiful beaches lashed by strong East winds. Ten kilometres of white sandy beaches have elevated the town as the European surfers paradise. It is an attractive, laid-back town even a during the summer season. The old town merits investigation with pretty … [Read more...] about Pretty, laid back Tarifa, a surfers paradise!