The Sierra Nevada mountain range in Andalucia contains the most southerly positioned ski resort in Europe. The height of the mountains peaks at an impressive 3.479 meters or 11,414ft which allows thick snow perfect for skiing and boarding on throughout the winter months, yet it is just a stone's throw from the Mediterranean coast. You really can be skiing in the morning … [Read more...] about The Sierra Nevada mountain range in the Granada province, Andalucia
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The province of Almeria – a strange corner of Andalucia!
Almeria Province The province of Almeria is a strange corner of Andalucia. It is Spain's hottest province with summers starting before April and lasting well into late October. It boasts the highest hours of sunshine and the lowest rainfall. The capital of the province, Almeria City, has long sandy beaches (unfortunately it was very windy on our road trip here and we … [Read more...] about The province of Almeria – a strange corner of Andalucia!
Fuengirola Beaches – explore over 8km of them!!
Visit Fuengirola beaches for your next holiday in the sun! You have just decided you want to go on vacation somewhere in Europe, to take a great bite of sun, sand and sea, but you don't know which sunny destination to choose? Head on for Fuengirola in Andalucia, as it might be right what you're looking for! South of Costa del Sol, the sunny town of Fuengirola is a magnificent … [Read more...] about Fuengirola Beaches – explore over 8km of them!!
The Aquaola Water Park near Granada
The Aquaola Water Park near Granada by Dave Wilkes (Granada, Andalucia) Jake shooting out of his "Death Tube" Kids. We've got four. And eight grand-kids too! And we love every single one of them. But when we decided to leave England and live near Granada several years ago, we thought we would miss our family members. Not so. With the internet, webcams and the children … [Read more...] about The Aquaola Water Park near Granada
Gibraltar Apes – World Famous
World famous and perhaps Gibraltar's most important tourist attraction, the Gibraltar Apes (Barbary Apes,Macaca Sylvanus), are actually tail-less monkeys. A lot of people still refer to them as the Gibraltar monkeys. Natives of North Africa, their presence probably dates from the early days of the British garrison were it is believed they were imported as pets or even game, … [Read more...] about Gibraltar Apes – World Famous