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 […]
St Michael’s Cave – Gibraltar tourist attraction
St Michael’s cave is a beautiful tourist attraction in Gibraltar with a great history behind it. Read on to find out more about this interesting cave. St Michael’s Cave has interested visitors to Gib ever since the days of the Romans. The cave was long believed to be bottomless. This probably gave birth to the […]
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 […]
Village of Casares, situated in the Malaga province of Andalucia
Casares is a picture postcard village which sits on a hilltop between the Ronda mountains and the Costa del Sol. Its unique beauty earned it the status of a site of artistic and historic importance. Legend has it that its origins date back to Julius Ceasar who ordered its construction in gratitude for having been […]
History of Gibraltar
Many people have asked for a quick rundown on the history of Gibraltar, so here is a little bit to wet your appetite. Gibraltar is located on the southernmost tip of the Iberian Peninsula. Historically a strategic vantage point and as a result was fought over for hundreds of years. The ‘Rock of Gibraltar’ overlooks […]
Antequera – A sleepy provincial town
An hour’s drive north of Malaga is Antequera, a charming 5000 year old city. A sleepy provincial town, it is dominated by some 30 church spires over a mass of red-tiled roofs. It is also the founder of the beautiful forbidden fandago. Some of the oldest Dolmens – prehistoric tombs – in Europe are located […]
The Malaga Cathedral
The Malaga Cathedral is one of the largest cathedrals in the world. Other than the structure itself being strikingly beautiful, it is also home to many carvings, statues and paintings. Dominating the views from the castle is Malaga’s half finished cathedral. Built on the site of an old mosque it has been nicknamed ‘La Manquita’, […]
Must see Cordoba sights!
The Province of Cordoba baths in a wealth of history and tradition. Visiting at any time of the year is an experience and aside from the fascinating architecture there are also some very important and spectacular ‘fiestas’. The Cordoba Mezquita and Medina Azahara are ranked as two of the most desirable tourist attractions in Andalucia […]
Puerto de Santa María
Across the bay from Cadiz is a town of white-washed walls surrounded by beaches, pinewood and marshes. El Puerto de Santa María is set on the Costa de la Luz on the Atlantic Coast. Its excellent climate attracts tourists from all over Europe giving rise to the development of luxurious complexes, with the inevitable marinas, […]