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Here is a list with the latest pages that have been updated or created. Most recent are at the top of the list.

Bédar

Bédar has a strong mining past which is evident in the area of El Pinar (which has now been urbanized), from which the first cableway in the province was erected in 1888. This cableway ran to the blast furnaces of Garrucha. Bédar now has around 920 inhabitants. Although we do not know when the town was founded, the origins of Bédar date back to the Moorish period, when it was part of Vera.

Carboneros

The name Carboneros refers to the town’s former mining activity, which dates back to the times of the Carthaginian General Aníbal. The village is one of a small group of ‘new towns of the Sierra Morena’ founded by King Carlos III in the second half of the eighteenth century.

History

Cogollos de Guadix has ancient origins dating back to the Late Roman Empire and the Argaric period. Later settled by Arabs and later ruled by the Marques de Villena, it preserves a rich mix of cultures and history.

Nerva

Nerva is located 4km east of Minas de Rio Tinto, and its fate has been similarly entwined with that of the famous mines. The mine you can visit as part of the Mining Park, Peña del Hierro, is located within the municipality of Nerva. The village has a population of about 6,000.

Gardens in Cordoba province

The diversity of types and styles of gardens in Córdoba and province is the most remarkable in Andalucia.

Festivals in Tabernas

The festivals in Tabernas are Cabalgata de Reyes Magos, San Sebastián, Día de Andalucía, Semana Santa, Fiestas de San Marcos, Romería de San Isidro, Fiestas de San Juan and Feria de Tabernas en Honor a la Virgen de las Angustias.

La Zagaleta golf - Los Barrancos

If you are invited to play this strictly private, 18-hole course, the second at La Zagaleta, accept immediately. Nestling in the mountains of the Serranía de Ronda and blending in perfectly with the natural environment, it was created by moving two million cubic metres of rock and earth and constructing a tunnel to reach the new clubhouse.

Conquista

Conquista still maintains a wonderful tradition of local shepherds decorating their leather bags with the so-called talla de tablillas, which are drawings of flowers and geometric shapes. The town has about 420 inhabitants.

Buses

There is a twice daily L-77 service from Casares - Manilva - Sabinillas - Estepona - San Pedro - Marbella - Costa del Sol Hospital. Here is timetable as published from Estepona. Direct buses to La Linea (for Gibraltar), Algeciras and Malaga take the A-7 coast road, so it is necessary to catch them from Sabinillas.

Cúllar

Cúllar is one of the six, beautiful traditional Andalusian villages making up the region of Baza in the Altiplano area within the Granada Province. It is in the north east of the province, in the Hoya de Baza and at a height above sea level of approximately 890 metres. The municipality covers some 400 km2, with approximately 5,500 inhabitants.

Fincas for sale in Estepona

Estepona has become a fashionable place for both foreign and Spanish residents to buy property such as fincas. Although Estepona doesn't have the "ritz" of neighbouring Marbella, Estepona retains the charm of a traditional Andalusian fishing village. In Estepona, you have it all from village houses to million euro villas and fincas.

La Estancia Golf, Sancti Petri

Formerly known as Melia Sancti Petri Golf until 2009, this golf course is located in one of the zones that receives the largest amount of visitors during the summer. Within the wide range of things to offer as a destination, golf is without a doubt the biggest attraction.

Posadas

Posadas is worth visiting solely for its location, on the very edge of the Guadalquivir River. It has about 7,400 inhabitants.

Car Parking in San Pedro

The is always ample free street car parking in the Nueva Alcantara zone to the beach side of the Boulevard. There is free but often occupied street car parking around the Boulevard and in the old town area. There is an underground car parking under main shopping street Calle Marques de Duero costing 2.40€ per hour maximum 25€ per day.

El Real de la Jara

El Real de la Jara forms part of the Parque Natural de la Sierra Norte de Sevilla (natural park), which makes it an ideal spot for nature lovers and outdoor activity enthusiasts. At certain points around the village you are able to enjoy views of the beautiful surrounding countryside. It has about 1500 inhabitants.

Wing foil surfing

Wing Foiling is the latest-born (surf) board sport : it consists in managing a wing not attached to the board and carried with two hands while standing on a short stand up paddle board with a hydrofoil mounted underneath. This a cross-over discipline between Windfoiling, Kite Foiling and SUP Foiling. The foil (hydrofoil) which is mounted under the board can be combined with the other disciplines to become Wing foiling, SUP foiling, Foil Surfing, Wake foil, wind foil.

Cortijo Grande Golf Course

Cortijo Grande Golf Course is a 9-hole inland course in Almería. This is one course that will satisfy those looking to golf in a truly majestic setting, among rolling hills and not too far from the sea. Almería is known for being one of the lesser developed corners of Andalucia and this golf development represents the best of that reputation.

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