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 healed in the nearby waters of La Hedionda of a skin complaint … [Read more...] about Village of Casares, situated in the Malaga province of Andalucia
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Must see Cordoba sights!
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 and even Spain and a short description … [Read more...] about Must see Cordoba sights!
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 activities available for kids. To start off with there are a number of great … [Read more...] about Andalucia for kids
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 with a new canvas - there were no previous ruins. The … [Read more...] about Forgotten city of Medina Azahara
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 the city of Granada is set on the hillside … [Read more...] about Granada Highlights