One of the most beautiful examples of Islamic workmanship is Cordoba’s Great Mosque Arguably one of the most beautiful examples of Islamic workmanship Cordoba’s great mosque (La Mezquita) is the jewel in the crown of the Province of Cordoba, and possibly the whole of Andalucia. No where near as big as the Alhambra of Granada […]
Cordoba Province
Cordoba Province is a mecca of Islamic heritage mixed with modern sophistication Previously the capital of the Al-Andalus region the Cordoba Province is a mecca of Islamic heritage mixed with modern sophistication. Like many of its Andalucian neighbours this Province was under the rule of the Moors during the medieval ages and this is evident […]
Sevilla Province
Sevilla province is landlocked and is considered to be the economic and agricultural province of Spain. Encompassing as it does the fertile lands surrounding the Rio Guadalquivir where the capital’s inhabitants go to escape the summer heat. As Andalucia’s capital, the intensity and zest for life is palpable. It is the southern-most of the three […]
Tabernas
Our trip through Tabernas From Nijar we took the AL-3107 towards Lucainena de Las Torres, a small white village located in the midst of La Sierra Alhamilla. This is a wonderful scenic route through the desert which has been the setting of many spaghetti westerns since being discovered in the 1960’s. Five kilometres further on […]
Sanlucar de Barrameda
Lovely quaint town – Sanlucar de Barrameda, cadiz West of Jerez, situated on the north of the sherry region, lies the quaint town of Sanlucar de Barrameda. Founded by the Romans, the Moors built a fortress which during the reign of the Catholic Kings evolved into a major port. The Barrio Alto is the older […]
Ronda
Ronda – one of the oldest and most beautiful towns in Spain The mountainous interior of Malaga Province is sprinkled with beautiful white villages, including Ronda. Rising amid a circle of mountains is Ronda, one of the oldest towns in Spain, which also has one of the most dramatic locations, having been built on an […]
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 […]
Ronda Information….
Ronda is undoubtedly a stunning Spanish town, and the level of tourists that descend each year is certainly testament to that. The beautiful El Tajo gorge that runs through the centre is a popular attraction accentuated by the unobstructed views across to the mountains which can be viewed from the bridge above. For delightful views […]
Cities in the East of Huelva, Andalucia, Spain
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 […]
Ubeda
Ubeda, Jaen, Andalucia Known as the capital of the Andalucian Renaissance, this town stands on a hill near the valley of the Alto Guadalquivir. Arab Ubbadat was founded in the 9th century, the period when its walls were built. In its time it became one of the most important towns in Al-Andalus. The Christian armies […]