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
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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…
Andalucia for kids
Andalucia For Kids - check out the great attractions and activities!! Andalucia is normally where the idea is to relax and take up the sun. However, Andalucia offers many things for kids also. There are many things for them to do. You can rest assured that there never need be a dull moment with the activities available for kids. To start off with there are a number of great … [Read more...] about Andalucia for kids
Granada Highlights
The province of Granada is diverse offering history, beaches, snow and some tasty cuisine. The Alhambra and Capilla Real are two of the most interesting and captivating sights in the region and definitely deserve some attention, however, lets have a quick look at some of the other highlights. Albayzin - The old Islamic quarter of the city of Granada is set on the hillside … [Read more...] about Granada Highlights