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This castle once housed the headquarters of the Catholic Church's "Tribunal of the Holy Office of the Inquisition". The impressive remains, located underneath Triana market, are now used as a stunning exhibition space.
The only cave open to visitors in Granada province, the 1.2km-long limestone Cueva de las Ventanas is situated 45km north of Granada and just east of Piñar village, on the road to Bogarre. The Cueva de las Ventanas (Cave of the Windows) is named after the three large opening of the cave that serve as both an entry and exit.
The Bib Gourmand recognition is given to the best value-for-money restaurants – offering a three-course meal at a reasonable price.
If you are considering visiting this town you will be interested to check the latest weather forecast for the next few days from the table below.
Cordoba on the NIV motorway following signs for Sevilla. The road climbs out of the plains of the River Guadalquivir. After 15km take the right fork N331 for Antequera. This road is one of the last remaining major routes in Andalucia which is not yet dual carriageway. Take your time and don't be impatient to overtake!
Arboleas is home to many archaeological sites which show that man was present here during prehistoric times. Today, the town has around 4500 inhabitants. Archaeological remains indicate that settled populations inhabited the site of Arboleas as far back as the Neololithic and Bronze ages. Beyond this, we also find Argaric, Phoenician, Carthaginian and Roman remains. However, as with so many parts of Andalucia.
Seville is a city rich with convents and monasteries. Groups of nuns scuttle down the streets going around their daily business and school girls, dressed in smart plaid skirts and shirts walk in single file throughout the city. Although there is restricted entry to many of the convents, most are inhabited by closed religious orders.
This is a unique stretch of near-virgin coastline in Malaga, which runs for 12km east of Nerja to La Herradura in Granada province and covers an area of 1,815ha, including a protected part offshore. Its dramatic rocky steep cliffs (acantilados) plunge down to the sea, leaving a few sheltered bays with beaches inbetween, which can be accessed via staircases or tracks.
Torre de Perdigones is a 45-metre-tall square brick tower near the Puente de la Barqueta with a dual purpose for visitors: as part of the Macarena district’s industrial heritage, and also sd a camara oscura (and viewing point) providing superb vistas of Seville.
Extreme sports are defined as activities which involve a high level of danger, and therefore often both speed and height; they're also "counter-cultural", and often (though not always) practised by young people. They are frequently climate-dictated, being dependent on snow or ice, wind and water. And, of course, they're a great way of keeping in shape.
The Tourist Office of Almedinilla is located in Carretera A339, Km.37.
Many visitors choose to stay in nearby Marbella as there is a large selection of accommodation and it is better known. However, Puerto Banus has a great selection of places to stay and if it is your destination of choice, you have several options, all located within a 5-10 minute drive from the port. From luxury resort-style hotels with their own beaches to golf hotels with stunning outdoor swimming pools, you will not be disappointed.
This is a bright modern gym, with weights and plenty of cardiovascular machines as well as a selection of classes, including aerobics and step. The atmosphere is friendly and the big windows (open in the warmer months) look onto superb views down onto the bay of Marbella or over at the mountains behind.
A symbol of British power in late 19th-century Huelva, the Casa Colón is the grandest of all the buildings constructed by the city's bourgeoisie around the same time. It is an imposing presence at the beginning of the Alameda Sundheim, with a terracotta façade and ornate wrought-iron balconies.
Castellar offers a beautiful and rich historical and artistic heritage, as well as being a favourite spot for the practice of rural and sports activities such as small game hunting in the Sierra del Oro. It has about 3,300 inhabitants.
This is the former parish church of Santa María de la Encarnación, which was founded by the Catholic Monarchs. After being damaged during the Spanish Civil War (1936–1939), it was restored in the twentieth century and used as a church, service chapel and sacristy. The main chapel, designed by Martín Bolívar, was built in the mid-sixteenth century, and the rest of the nave was added later.
Jerez de la Frontera train station is located in Plaza de la Estacaion Ferrocarril s/n located about 500m east of the historic town center. It is served by Alvia Long Distance trains to Madrid, Medium Distance to Cadiz, Sevilla and Corodba with some continuing to Jaén, and Cercanias (local) to San Fernando and Cadiz.
On this page you can find useful links to information about what to bring with you, and how to bring it, as well as timing suggestions, important practical, administrative and legal issues to consider about moving to Spain.
As with any popular holiday destination, transport in and out of Marbella is abundant, and easy. On this page you will find links to our transport information pages specific to Marbella, and information on the best ways to see Marbella, and its surrounding areas.
