Cadiz Province truly has everything one could expect There are a great number of attractions and no matter what you are looking for in a holiday you will find it here. This coast is my personal favourite, the Costa de la Luz. There are huge white sandy beaches and, as usual along with beaches, some […]
Jaen City
Jaen City, northern Andalucia Set in northern Andalucia, the city of Jaen has a rich history with fascinating architecture. The oldest part of the city is dominated by the Arab fortress. Castillo de Santa Catalina This is truly a castle among olive trees and its position allows visitors fabulous views of the city of Jaen […]
Village of Castellar de la Frontera
Castellar de la Frontera Located up in the hills of Castellar is the picturesque castle of the region. Inhabited by hippies it is a reminder of the dramatic history and events that have passed. Castellar de la Frontera is a lovely pueblecito blanco (white town) within the Cadiz province. It is a strange old town […]
Charming, typical white village Gaucin, in the Malaga province of Andalucia
Gaucin This charming, typical white village, Gaucin, has impressive views of the Serrania and stretching all the way to Gibraltar and the Rif mountains in Morocco. Guazan (strong rock), as the Moors named it clings 629 metres on the Summit of La Sierra Del Hacho with commanding views over the surrounding area. This strategic position […]
Cities in the East of Huelva, Andalucia, Spain
Moguer This is an attractive white-washed village, located on the banks of the Tinto river. Starting from the Plaza del Cabildo in the centre simply taking a stroll round the busy streets is a pleasure. First take a look at the elegant eighteenth century Italianate Ayuntamiento (Town Hall). In addition you will see numerous monuments […]
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 […]
Seron
The village of Seron is located on the A-334 halfway between Baza (Granada) and Albox (Almeria) in the Almanzora region. The Romans were the first to settle this strategically important area nestled between Sierra De Los Filabres and Sierra De Lucar. The Moors followed in the 8th Century, building the magnificent Nazari castle which dominates […]
Check out some of Almeria attractions
Almeria City The Alcazaba The provincial capital and port of Almeria is dominated by the cliff-ringed Alcazaba (citadel). The Caliph of Cordoba, Abd al-Rahman III ordered its construction in 955. It consists of three huge, walled enclosures. The first included houses and baths although today it is occupied by lovely gardens. Being the largest of […]
Castles in andalucia – which are worth visiting?
As my travels continue into Andalucia, I have decided to add some information on the various castles you can find in here. So every time I come across castles in Andalucia I will add it to this section. Castillo de Castellar The first one I have come across is el Castillo de Casteller, (Castellars Castle), […]
Malaga Attractions 5 Things To See And Do In The City Of Malaga
The City of Malaga sits on Spain’s southernmost tip in the province of Andalusia and one of the first things you notice when you visit the city is that it isn’t jam packed with tourist attractions like the larger cities of Barcelona and Madrid. However if you are a bit of a culture-vulture or you […]