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Although windsurfing tends to be better known on the Costa coastline – most famously in Tarifa - surfboarding is also enjoyed by many, particularly in the Autumn and Spring. On the Costa del Sol, the beaches around Estepona are particularly popular. However, it is the Costa de la Luz, between Tarifa and Cádiz, which has the best and most consistent good waves for surfing.
Tourist Office in Albánchez is located in paza de España.
Novo Sancti Petri is packed with accommodation opportunities. As well as hotels, it is also home to many villas and holiday homes providing quality self-catering opportunities for the thousands of tourists that descend upon the resort in the summer season. Villas can give you ultimate exclusivity and privacy and can be great value for money, especially for families or large groups of people.
The Greeks called it Malka. The Romans, Misarza. The Goths called it Mizarza, and the Arabs Al-Malaha. When looking at maps or roads to the village; you might see its name written in different ways. The district of La Malahá is located at the foot of the mining hill of Montevives. This area is home to some of the most important salt mines in Andalucía. These historic mines feed the waters of the Santapudia and Salado streams.
It covers over 350 of the best plants for our climate - ones that will work with you helping to form that Mediterranean garden of your dreams.
Lorraine arrived in Andalucia over 25 years ago and may be known by many of you for her specialist plant nursery near Cómpeta and her writings in many publications within Spain. This was the book that she was writing in her head over many years, based on clients' doubts and queries about local plants.
Festival de Música Española the 2024 edition held between Friday 15th and Sunday 24th November 2024, presents a total of 35 concerts and activities in 13 different venues throughout Cádiz.
This half day ramble has an astonishing variety of scenery considering that you're never more than 5 kilometers from Frigiliana. From the village you drop down into the spectacular gorge of the Río Higuerón.
The gastronomy in Écija is based entirely on natural ingredients. There is a great variety of recipes imported throughout its history as well as the great diversity and interaction of the different cultures existing in Écija. Dishes include sopa de gato (tomato and pepper soup), gazpacho and flamenquines (stuffed with hardboiled egg and ham).
The Soho art district of Malaga is a buzzing creative area of alternative culture located next to the Guadalmedina river, which has sprung up largely thanks to, and inspired by, the CAC (Centro de Arte Contemporaneo).
This village, located in the Sierra Nevada National Park, has an important factor which distinguishes it from all the other Alpujarra villages: its altitude. This factor allows visitors to enjoy the majesty of the Sierra Nevada, and at the same time, get some great views of the Mediterranean Sea across the Valle de Órgiva.
Now one of the most popular holiday destinations in the Cabo de Gata nature reserve, San José has an abundance of restaurants, tapas bars and cafés to accommodate the influx of tourists that descend upon the town all year round.
Visitors to Navas de San Juan can enjoy walks through its enchanting streets, admiring the remarkable buildings that make up its historical and artistic heritage. It has about 4,500 inhabitants.
Sitting on the coast in the far west of the province of Cádiz, the pretty town of Chipiona lies at the mouth of the Guadalquivir river, only 52km from the city of Cádiz itself, Chipiona dates back to Roman times and currently has around 17,000 inhabitants.
More and more people are mindful of the environment and sustainable tourism The Eco-Traveller’s 10 Commandments. Ecoviajeros, a Spanish organisation offers 10 commandments for those of us wishing to be more eco-friendly travellers the world around: 1. Empathise – put yourself in the shoes of locals, both people and animals!
From 21 October 2022, all COVID-19 travel restrictions for travellers to Spain have been lifted. The rules that previously applied to travellers coming to Spain no longer apply.
Several apartment rentals are available in Úbeda, Spain. Options range from those in 16th and 18th-century buildings to a modern apartment. All offer air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. Amenities vary, but many include kitchens (some fully equipped), private balconies, and flat-screen TVs. Some properties offer additional features such as shared pools, saunas, or hot tubs. Most are centrally located, with some specifically mentioning proximity to the UNESCO World Heritage site.
Gobernador is a village in Granada province located at 1,000m altitude. Gobernador also has archaeological remains from Roman and Arabic times. The town is close to the Genil and Guadiana Menor rivers, and is situated at around 1000m above sea level. After the Reconquest, the town became the property of Governor Don Francisco de Molino, after whom Gobernador was eventually named.
Arroyomolinos de León is at 609m above sea level, with a population of about 1000. It is located east of Cañaveral de León within the Natural Park of the Sierra de Aracena and Picos de Aroche on the border between Huelva province and Extremadura region, offering beautiful natural scenery. Like Cañaveral de León.
This chapel was built using alms collected from devotees who passed through Puerta de Arenas and stopped to pray before the saint. This worship was initially carried out towards a painting of the saint placed against the rock walls, until a proper image was established in a small niche in 1840. Once enough donations had been collected, the first chapel was built in 1858. The blessing was attended by the local authorities and more than 2,000 devotees from all over the region. The chapel deteriorated over time and required numerous restorations. At the end of the 1990s, the Puerta de Arenas recreational area was built, offering bird watching, a botanical garden, hiking and a picnic spot. Located north of the town, off the N-323A.
Cadiz province has some of Andalucia's most windswept beaches, prettiest white villages, and most celebrated Spanish wine: Sherry. It also boasts one of the region's most-visited protected areas and the rainiest place in Spain: the Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park. Its coastline has long been peppered with fishing ports that were established by the Phoenicians, Greeks and Romans.
