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The Cadiz Region of Spain

December 4, 2013 By Andalucia Travel Guide

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 […]

Filed Under: Cadiz Tagged With: attractions, beaches, castles, history

Jaen City

December 4, 2013 By Andalucia Travel Guide

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 […]

Filed Under: Jaen Tagged With: castles, history, jaen city

Village of Castellar de la Frontera

December 4, 2013 By Andalucia Travel Guide

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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 […]

Filed Under: Cadiz Tagged With: attractions, castles, history, white villages

Charming, typical white village Gaucin, in the Malaga province of Andalucia

December 4, 2013 By Andalucia Travel Guide

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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 […]

Filed Under: Malaga Tagged With: attractions, castles

Cities in the East of Huelva, Andalucia, Spain

December 4, 2013 By Andalucia Travel Guide

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 […]

Filed Under: Huelva, Traveler Info Tagged With: attractions, castles, history

Must see Cordoba sights!

December 4, 2013 By Andalucia Travel Guide

Almodovar Del Rio

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 […]

Filed Under: Cordoba Tagged With: attractions, castles, history

Seron

December 4, 2013 By Andalucia Travel Guide

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 […]

Filed Under: Almeria Tagged With: almeria, castles, seron

Check out some of Almeria attractions

December 4, 2013 By Andalucia Travel Guide

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 […]

Filed Under: Almeria Tagged With: almeria city, castles, cathedral

Castles in andalucia – which are worth visiting?

December 4, 2013 By Andalucia Travel Guide

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), […]

Filed Under: Activities, Provinces Tagged With: attractions, castles, for kids

Malaga Attractions – 5 Things To See And Do In The City Of Malaga

December 4, 2013 By Andalucia Travel Guide

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 […]

Filed Under: Malaga Tagged With: attractions, castles, malaga city, museums

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