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Although numerous palaeontological sites containing the fossilised remains of large Quaternary mammals have been discovered, two million years ago this territory was a veritable orchard.

Antonio Montoya Flores, El Farruco, was a gypsy dancer of no schooling who performed the most deep-rooted gypsy style of flamenco dance. He was born in Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid, in 1935 and is part of the great Montoya dynasty whose members include the guitarist Ramon Montoya, El Farruco`s grandfather.

Festivals in Montilla: Cabalgata Reyes Magos, Velada de San Sebastián, Día de la Candelaria, San Blas, Día de Andalucía, Carnaval, Semana Santa, Fiesta de la Cruz, Romería de la Virgen de Las Viñas and more.

The capital city of north-eastern Andalucia, whose name is derived from the Arabic for 'crossroads of caravans,' Jaen has recently had a spurt in growth of tourism. Known for being the world capital of Olive Oil, the city is the largest producer in the world.

This five-star GL hotel, near Loja in Granada province, is world-famous; it has been described as a cross between a parador and a pueblo blanco. Placido Domingo, Tom Cruise and King Juan Carlos of Spain have all stayed here.

The aquarium is themed around the voyage of Ferdinand Magellan, 1519-1522, which was the first ever circumnavigation of the globe. Your journey will take you from the Guadalquivir river, across the Atlantic Ocean, up the Amazon and over to the Pacific.

In 1933, a prehistoric necropolis was discovered in the area known as Umbría Tinajas, belonging to the Argaric bronze age; the remains are currently in the Archaeological and Ethnological Museum of Granada.

According to historical archives, the remains found in the Caves del Moro, de la Higuerilla, and de la Paloma indicate that the earliest settlements recognised in the area were megalithic.

Sara Pereyra Baras was born in Cadiz in 1971 and from an early age received dance instruction from her mother. She had her first dance lessons at La Tertulia Flamenca de la Isla, in San Fernando, an academy that was run by her mother Concha Vargas and after this she joined Los Niños de la Tertulia Flamenco, where she served her apprenticeship as a flamenco dancer.

Tourist Office in Retamar

One of the more famous coastal towns on the Costa Almería, Garrucha is well-known as being the residence of many economically and socially high-standing people in Spain. It is also known for its amazing gastronomy, with fresh ingredients and seafood coming straight from the Mediterranean waters.

Granada is home to a wide variety of restaurants. The roots of a lot of the gastronomy here lie in Moorish hands, with influences taken from Arabic dishes. As well as the many tapas bars which, traditionally, serve free tapas with every drink ordered, there is a huge selection of restaurants serving delicious food!

This page provides information about annual festivals taking place in Santo Tomé each year.

The tourist office of La Tahá is located in the Town Hall of Pitres.

Washington Irving was the son of a New York merchant, he was trained in law but gave it up for the family business. When it collapsed he turned to writing but also figured proximately in the diplomatic world. In England he was secretary to the American Embassy.

Tourist Office in Bayarque

Zahora is an unspoilt coastal town with prestine beaches, located next to Los Caños de Meca. It has a rich variety of self-catering accommodation including apartments, bungalows and villas, providing ideal places to stay while you are on holiday on the Costa de la Luz.

Jun is located at the edge of the Sierra de Huétor natural park, in the centre of the Granada lowland. The village offers a great combination of natural landscapes and a wealth of heritage and tradition. Jun has origins dating back to Roman times; remains of gravestones have been found with mention of the village. The Roman population was followed by Visigoth and Muslim settlers.

The official starting point of the Camino de Rey 2.5 km access path is on the country road MA-444 just south where it crosses over the Conde de Guadalhorce Dam by the Sillon del Rey (King's seat) a stone seat where King Alfonso XIII signed off the dam in 1926.

Chocolate and Churros is one of Southern Spain's most cherished culinary traditions is the simple yet exquisite combination of chocolate y churros. More than just a treat, this pairing represents a cornerstone of the region’s social culture, bringing together friends, families, and neighbours of all ages to enjoy a delightful break from the day.