Nerja festivals – calendar for the year There are numerous dates in Nerja festivals calendar. Throughout Andalucia, fiesta’s are an intrinsic part of community life and Nerja is no exception. Listed below are some of the most significant of the Nerja Festivals. San Anton 16-17 January This festival has been celebrated since the XVII century […]
Welcome to Andalucia – Situated between two continents and two seas…
Situated between two continents and two seas, the region of Andalucia – southern Spain – has been undoubtedly influenced by the many civilisations that made the region their home throughout history. Andalucia is a truly unique and friendly region to live in or visit and this is arguably mainly due to the heritage visible in […]
Mijas Tourist Information Things To See and Do In Mijas
For those of you who are looking for a base for your holiday that’s not only typically Andalusian, but close enough to all the amenities and excitement that the Costa del Sol provides, then you might want to consider Mijas. Mijas itself is split into three main areas, the first being Mijas La Cala. This […]
Best Costa Del Sol Golf Courses
Best Costa del Sol Golf Courses Top 10 Golf Courses On the Costa del Sol If you’re searching for a run down of the best golf courses on the Costa del Sol then read on. With over 50 seriously good golf courses to choose you probably won’t be able to play a round at […]
Bullfighting is an integral part of Andalucian culture and of their festivals
Bullfighting is a very important part of Andalucia’s festivals. It is an ancient art and was recorded as far back as 2000BC in wall paintings at Crete. It was, however, the Moors who later turned it into an art form. Some of the best bullfights can be seen in Sevilla and Cordoba, although Malaga, Estepona […]
Tarifa Water Sports
Tarifa has become an absolute haven for water sports enthusiasts… Tarifa is a small town situated on the very southern tip of Spain. With it’s propensity for wind it has become an absolute haven for water sports enthusiasts, particularly for those sports that need wind and plenty of it! Kite surfing and wind surfing are […]
Costa del Sol Tourist Information
Costa del Sol tourist information will cover all the basics you will need to go on your Costa del Sol holiday! When visiting this fabulous area of Andalucia the best place to fly in to would be either Malaga Airport or Gibraltar Airport. All the Costa del Sol resorts and seaside villages are easily accessible […]
Fabulous Flamenco – The Soul of Andalucia
The Soul of Andalucia Flamenco is thought to have originated in the 16th century. The passion of the dance is powerfully portrayed by facial expression and the movements of the hands as well as all the foot stamping and kicking movements. Travellers have recorded the use of guitar accompaniment in the 18th century. Several types […]
Costa del Sol Holidays
Things to Do On The Costa The Costa del Sol is an area located on the southern coast of Spain and stretches from Nerja in the east through to Algecieras in the west and covers some 150km. Along this coastline you will find some of the most popular tourist resorts such as Fuengirola, Torremolinos, Benalmadena, […]
FIESTAS! Streets full of people, fireworks, flamenco, guitar playing!
What can be better than arriving in a random town and realising that everyone is celebrating their local fiesta? Most fiestas will include some sort of parade, which could be behind either some holy image or people in fancy costumes surrounded by gigantones, giant figures. There are many festivals throughout the year in Andalucia, however […]