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
Provinces
Puerto Banus Brash, Bold and ‘In Your Face’…
It is fair to say that the Puerto Banus area of Marbella isn't exactly what you would call understated, but in all fairness it was never supposed to be. Right from the off, when it was designed and built back in 1970 it was constructed as a luxury marina and shopping complex and it continues to be the playground of the rich and famous even today. Puerto Banus was named after … [Read more...] about Puerto Banus Brash, Bold and ‘In Your Face’…
Costa del Sol – sunshine, beaches, warm sea and plenty of nightlife and entertainment
Costa del Sol West of Malaga lays the true Costa del Sol. Here you will find sunshine, beaches, warm sea and plenty of nightlife and entertainment. Torremolinos A stroll along Torremolinos main thoroughfare of Calle San Miguel reveals a riot of bars, souvenir shops, amusement arcades, garish illuminated signs and tatty restaurants. Calle San Miguel leads to the … [Read more...] about Costa del Sol – sunshine, beaches, warm sea and plenty of nightlife and entertainment
The Forbidden Fandango
The Antequera Fandango is a popular dance form in which six men and six women face each other across a room, each dancing with all the others in turn, and finishing with the partner one started with. In this respect it resembles Scottish or Irish set dancing, but here the similarity ends. The music is of course pure Andalucian, and the dance was considered to be too erotic at … [Read more...] about The Forbidden Fandango
Huelva Province, andalucia
The province of Huelva stretches from the Portuguese border to Sevilla. It is disconnected and distant and hardly deserves its reputation as the poor relation of its glamorous neighbour. However, it boasts one of the greatest historical events which is the discovery of America. In 1492 Christopher Colombus set off from Huelva on his epic voyage of discovery. In … [Read more...] about Huelva Province, andalucia