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Sierra de Castril Natural Park

Designated a natural park in 1989, this rugged and spectacular limestone mountainous region in the north of Granada province, adjacent to the Sierras de Cazorla, Segura y Las Villas Natural Park and part of the Sierras Bética, is exceptional for its geological features, with a dramatically eroded landscape of gorges, vertical cliffs, waterfalls and, below ground, numerous caves.

Alameda

Alhameda is the plaza in the centre of Marbella, near to the Old Town, it is a place where people often arrange to meet. Others go to watch the world go by. The gardens are full of interesting tropical plants and fountains, surrounding by beautiful views. From here you can book your personal horse and carriage trip to see Marbella in style or, if you prefer, stroll on towards the sea along the Avenida del Mar or cross Avda. Ricardo Soriano to explore the old town.

EU Driving Licences

EU citizens are allowed to use their home country drivers' licenses while on holidays in Spain, residents have two options. Once you become a resident in Spain, you can head to your provincial traffic headquarters and apply for a new Spanish version (at a cost of 26 euros) or you can continue driving with your EU license.

Casa de las Torres

The house is a remarkable building that owes its name to the strong towers of its main façade, a great sample of Plateresque composition from the year 1520. Originally a medieval palace, built by Constable Ruy López Dávalos, it has undergone various changes in its construction over the centuries. /p>

History

The history of Dehesa de Guadix originates during the Granada War, when the Catholic Monarchs granted land to Don Diego Fernández de Iránzo in 1491, a donation later confirmed by King Felipe V in 1751. The current name, meaning "pastures of Guadix," likely dates to the 16th and 17th centuries when the area was used for horse breeding.

Antonio Canales

Antonio Gomez de los Reyes was born into a family of flamenco performers in Seville in 1961. (His grandfather “Canales” was a respected flamenco singer, although not professional). He was born in the heart of Triana, surrounded by the magical flamenco atmosphere that this old area of Seville once had.

Los Gallardos - History

The town finds its origin in the beginning of the mining operations of the Sierra Almagrera in the early nineteenth century, when there was a significant increase in the population of the area as it gradually became the most important of the Bédar jurisdiction, to which it belonged until August 1924.

El Ancón

Is a beach situated between Marbella and Puerto Banus, next to the El Ancón Urbanization. El Ancón beach is approximately 1km long and quite narrow being 15m wide. It is backed by a pedestrian seafront promenade. It has the typically dark mediterranean sand found all over the Costa del Sol.

Santa Olalla del Cala, Huelva history

It's not known when the first settlers appeared in Santa Olalla del Cala. The strategic position of the village facilitated the transit of metals extracted from the mines at Almaden de la Plata, Rio Tinto, as well as El Papua and El The Tratejón in Zufre, so a settlement may have existed in the Bronze Age (third millennium BC). The mining trade provided the basis of the known Ruta de la Plata (Silver Route), which lead from Merida to Astorga.

Torremolinos Hostals & Hostels

If you're looking for basic, central accommodation in Torremolinos, there is an increasing number of welcoming hostals in the town, especially in Calle del Peligro, which is just a short stroll from the Bajondillo beach. Some of them even have a sea view.

British and English Butchers in Andalucia

We are well aware of the wealth of local Spanish delights on offer in Andalucía: solomillo, presa iberica, chorizo, Serrano ham... the list is endless. But sometimes you just fancy a tender juicy steak, or a succulent burger on the barbeque.

Entertainment in Andalucia

Andalucia really does have it all, if you want entertainment then book a trip and don't look back! From 600 kilometres of sandy beaches, huge, unspoiled natural flat and mountainous areas and the simple pleasures of eating and drinking on sidewalk cafés or on the beach, just watching the world go by.

WEATHER

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.

Tomatito

José Fernandez Torre, or "Tomatito" (little tomato), as he is artistically known was born into a family of flamenco guitarists. His Grandfather was El Tomate Viejo (the old tomato), his uncle was "Niño Miguel" and his father was El Tomate (the tomato).

Dama Juana restaurant in Jaén

Dama Juana, which opened in March 2019 in Jaen, is named after the grandmother of chef-owner Juan Aceituno. Sadly she died just two weeks after the restaurant in Jaen’s barrio San Ildefonso opened.

Apartments

Novo Sancti Petri is packed with accommodation opportunities. As well as the wide variety of hotels on offer, it is also home to many aparthotels and apartment buildings providing self-catering accommodation for anyone who prefers a bit more independence during their holiday. The apartments are often located in resort-style complexes which provide all imaginable facilities - swimming pools, childrens play areas etc.

Rio Huelo Sports Complex

Address: Avda. del Mercado, 29600 Marbella, Facilities: Courts for futsal (indoor football), handball, basketball, péanque and skating. Playground for children. Changing rooms.

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