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 Alameda Botanic Gardens – Gibraltar
The spectacular Alameda Botanic Gardens were first opened to the public in 1816 and is a tribute to the Lieutenant-Governor of the time, Sir George Don. There are a number of commemorative plaques, busts and cannons on view throughout the gardens. Most of these commemorations date back to the 19th Century. However the highlight of these gardens for most visitors is the … [Read more...] about The Alameda Botanic Gardens – Gibraltar
Calendar of fiestas in Andalucia
It's a shame to miss Andalucia's fiestas just because you didn't know about them! Make sure you don't miss another one with this great calendar of events. January 1-2 La Toma celebration of the entry of the Reyes Catolicos into the city - at Granada. 5 Cabalgata de los Reyes Magos - Epiphany parade at Malaga 6 Romeria de la Virgen del Mar pilgrimage procession from … [Read more...] about Calendar of fiestas in Andalucia
Our Tarifa camping weekend…
We have just returned from a Tarifa Camping weekend. It was a friendsÂ’ birthday and we decided to get away. We were originally going to stay at a hostel in Tarifa but we had left it too late and everything was full! If going to Tarifa in July or in August always book well in advance! We were told there are people who book the same week a year in advance every year! When we … [Read more...] about Our Tarifa camping weekend…
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!