The Province of Cordoba baths in a wealth of history and tradition. Visiting at any time of the year is an experience and aside from the fascinating architecture there are also some very important and spectacular ‘fiestas’. The Cordoba Mezquita and Medina Azahara are ranked as two of the most desirable tourist attractions in Andalucia […]
Costa Tropical Granada – Small coastline in Andalucia
La Costa Tropical , a rugged 80km stretch of coastline is the name given to the Granada Province coast overlooking the Mediterranean. It has one of the oldest towns which is increasingly becoming popular with foreign residents. Almunecar This is Granada’s premier resort. Its seafront promenade, Paseo Puerto del Mar, consists of small coves and […]
History of Gibraltar
Many people have asked for a quick rundown on the history of Gibraltar, so here is a little bit to wet your appetite. Gibraltar is located on the southernmost tip of the Iberian Peninsula. Historically a strategic vantage point and as a result was fought over for hundreds of years. The ‘Rock of Gibraltar’ overlooks […]
Village of Casares, situated in the Malaga province of Andalucia
Casares is a picture postcard village which sits on a hilltop between the Ronda mountains and the Costa del Sol. Its unique beauty earned it the status of a site of artistic and historic importance. Legend has it that its origins date back to Julius Ceasar who ordered its construction in gratitude for having been […]
Andalucia for kids
Andalucia For Kids – check out the great attractions and activities!! Andalucia is normally where the idea is to relax and take up the sun. However, Andalucia offers many things for kids also. There are many things for them to do. You can rest assured that there never need be a dull moment with the […]
Granada Highlights
The province of Granada is diverse offering history, beaches, snow and some tasty cuisine. The Alhambra and Capilla Real are two of the most interesting and captivating sights in the region and definitely deserve some attention, however, lets have a quick look at some of the other highlights. Albayzin – The old Islamic quarter of […]
Sevilla sights
Sevilla – Do not miss these great sights!! Sevilla Cathedral Built on the site of the Almohed mosque, it is a monument to the Catholic religion and is the biggest gothic cathedral in the world. Entrance is gained through La Puerta de San Cristobal and the enormity of the interior is impressive. It is […]
Malaga City Bullring
La Malagueta bullring For those interested in bullfighting, you should visit the Malaga city bullring during the Feria de Malaga which is held in August. During the Malaga Fair week (or Feria de Agosto as it is also known) the best bullfighters in the whole of Spain will go to La Malagueta (Malagas bullring) for […]
The Malaga Cathedral
The Malaga Cathedral is one of the largest cathedrals in the world. Other than the structure itself being strikingly beautiful, it is also home to many carvings, statues and paintings. Dominating the views from the castle is Malaga’s half finished cathedral. Built on the site of an old mosque it has been nicknamed ‘La Manquita’, […]
Forgotten city of Medina Azahara
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 […]
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