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 centuries. Celts, Phoenicians, Greeks, … [Read more...] about The Granada province really is a tourist’s paradise…
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The 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 of the French and Spanish troops, the Duc de Crillon, on … [Read more...] about The Great Siege Tunnels Gibraltar
Guadix City and Its Stunning Views
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 Mesquita Major. Its construction stretched from the 16th to the 18th … [Read more...] about Guadix City and Its Stunning Views
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 here. Since then this great city has had a long and illustrious history … [Read more...] about Antequera – A sleepy provincial town
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', (One armed lady), as it has only one tower. The … [Read more...] about The Malaga Cathedral