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Cities in the East of Huelva, Andalucia, Spain

December 4, 2013 By Andalucia Travel Guide

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 […]

Filed Under: Huelva, Traveler Info Tagged With: attractions, castles, history

Ubeda

December 4, 2013 By Andalucia Travel Guide

Ubeda, Jaen, Andalucia

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 […]

Filed Under: Jaen Tagged With: attractions, history, ubeda, white villages

Guadix City and Its Stunning Views

December 4, 2013 By Andalucia Travel Guide

About 55 kilometres east of Granada lay the monumental city of Guadix. Follow the A-92 from Granada into the city picking up the Avenida Maria Pineda. Turn off the Plaza De Las Americas and park near the precincts of the cathedral. An imposing red sandstone structure, it is built on the site of the old […]

Filed Under: Granada Tagged With: attractions, guadix, history

Nijar

December 4, 2013 By Andalucia Travel Guide

Nijar

Our stay at Nijar Just over 30 Kms North-West of Almeria Capital on the A7-E15 motorway you come to the junction of the AL-3107 road which leads to the small inland village of Nijar. The town consists of one main avenue running along its entire length called Avenida Federico Garcia Lorca. This is the commercial […]

Filed Under: Accomodation, Almeria Tagged With: guides, history, nijar

The Great Siege Tunnels Gibraltar

December 4, 2013 By Andalucia Travel Guide

Great Siege Tunnels Gibraltar

The labyrinth of tunnels known as THE GREAT SIEGE TUNNELS GIBRALTAR is perhaps the most impressive defence system devised by man. Most visitors inevitably come and see the tunnels as they are high up on the list of famous Gibraltar attractions. At the end of the Great Siege of Gibraltar in 1783, the defeated Commander […]

Filed Under: Gibraltar Tagged With: attractions, for kids, history

Jaen Province

December 4, 2013 By Andalucia Travel Guide

Jaen Province, historic towns and natural areas! The province Jaen offers you the opportunity to visit historic towns and natural areas. This province is best known for its olive trees which dominate the landscape and is renowned for its production of olives and olive oil. The landscape is unspoilt and beautiful. The cultural and landscape […]

Filed Under: Jaen Tagged With: attractions, guides, history

The Granada province really is a tourist’s paradise…

December 4, 2013 By Andalucia Travel Guide

Fountain Granada

Exploring the Granada Province If there is one city that encompasses everything that makes Andalucia the most historically sophisticated and culturally diverse region of Spain it would be Granada. It is a large University City and has been a cradle of knowledge since the dawn of history taking advantage of its numerous occupiers over the […]

Filed Under: Granada Tagged With: attractions, entertainment, history, white villages

Jaen City

December 4, 2013 By Andalucia Travel Guide

Jaen City, northern Andalucia Set in northern Andalucia, the city of Jaen has a rich history with fascinating architecture. The oldest part of the city is dominated by the Arab fortress. Castillo de Santa Catalina This is truly a castle among olive trees and its position allows visitors fabulous views of the city of Jaen […]

Filed Under: Jaen Tagged With: castles, history, jaen city

Gibraltar is located on the southernmost tip of the Iberian Peninsula…

December 4, 2013 By Andalucia Travel Guide

Gibraltar Mosque

While Gibraltar technically doesn’’t form part of Andalucia, the country is very much a part of us. Even though it is British owned, the strong Spanish influence in the culture here is undeniable. With just less than 30 000 people populating the peninsula you will find the friendly and family orientated nature of the people […]

Filed Under: Gibraltar Tagged With: attractions, history

Huelva City, Andalucia, Spain

December 4, 2013 By Andalucia Travel Guide

Huelva City The provincial capital of Huelva is a large, sprawling and industrialized city nestled between the Tinto and Odiel estuaries. More than 2,500 years ago born as Onuba, its location allowed it to develop and maintain intensive trade in minerals which were exported throughout the Mediterranean. Huelva’s central area is about 1km square and […]

Filed Under: Huelva Tagged With: culture, history, huelva

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