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Antequera is famous for a dish called "Porra Antequerana", which is a very thick style gazpacho. Also from Antequera are the wonderful, soft, "rustic-style" buns called "molletes". These are sold throughout Andalucia as they are so popular.
For those who are looking for a bit of fun and adventure, as well as learning about the wonderful culture Andalusia has to offer, there are many equestrian ranches which offer some great day packages. These packages will usually consist of a private day trip around inland Andalusia, mostly in small groups, and a fairly long horse ride will definitely be part of it.
Antequera has numerous bars here are some of the most interesting.
There is an abundance of self-catering accommodation in Chiclana de la Frontera, with everything from luxury apartments and grand villas with swimming pools and private gyms to boutique chalets and rustic country houses. It also has many chalets - slightly smaller than a villa, but great value for money.
The two main traditional festivals of Tarifa are the Summer Feria and the Romeria de la virgin de la Sanctuario de la Luz, Cabalgata Reyes Magos, (Three Kings) procession is celebrated on the evening of 5 January.
Large naturist (nudist) beach renowned for being the centre of naturism in Andalucia. The beach is supported by a number of naturist hotels, apartments and camping facilities.
Tourist Office in Carboneras is located at Calle del Mar, 15, 04140, Carboneras, Almería
Tourist Office in Vera is located at Plaza Mayor, 1, Vera, 04620, Almería.
Tourist Office in Garrucha is located at Centro Cultural Paseo del Malecón, 424630 Garrucha Almería.
The bus station is located within the same building as the train station, in the Estación Intermodal. ( Intermodal station; meaning bus and train combined station). the building opened in 2005 as the first of its type in Spain. It is open from 05.00 to 24.00 hrs. Here is a plan of the station. You are able to take buses from here around the city.
This Costa is made up of the coastline of Almería province. The coastline is home to thousands of plastic greenhouses however there are also beautiful wildlife reserves lining the coast and of course, kilometers of beaches to attract sun seekers.
To see info about general motoring maps of Spain or the Costa del Sol click on the links.
Holiday Villa and Apartment Rentals on the Costa del Sol: Estepona, Marbella, Benahavis, Puerto Banús, Ojén, Fuengirola, Torremolinos, Benalmádena, Málaga, Mijas, Torre del Mar, Rincón de la Victoria, Duquesa, Sotogrande.
There is no specific arrivals pick up area at Malaga Airport. You will need to park in one of the car parks. The Priority Parking is the most convenient and most expensive, the Express Parking is also very convenient. The General Parking is the least expensive and the longest walk from arrivals.
The pick up point for the off-site hire car courtesy minibus services and the pre-booked transfer services and off site car parking services is now located in a special parking area 100m away.
The magnificent church of San Mateo is the main church in Tarifa, located in the centre of the old town on Calle Sancho IV el Bravo. All the town´s big weddings and religious festivals are held here. The church has a striking 18th-century Baroque facade, the crumbling stone of which stands out from the whitewashed walls of Tarifa. The belfry, painted salmon pink and decorated with Tuscan pilasters and a hemispherical dome top, is one of the most distinctive features of the town´s skyline.
There are plenty of opportunities for further education in Andalucia. Logically, most of them provide all tuition in Spanish. However, there are also numerous opportunities to study in English in this part of the world. And these opportunities are growing with the tourist industry and as more and more English speaking residents raise children in this area and demand such services.
Vejer de la Frontera has excellent Holiday Rentals for visitors. Inside the town itself you will find comfortable, charming hotels as well as the traditional Spanish “pensiones” or “hostals” which are very simple hotels that provide the basics.
When you take your mobile to another country, this usually means that you no longer have coverage from your service provider even though this is about to change under new EU rules. If you have a UK mobile that you need to use in Spain, you should contact your service provider at home at least a week before you leave.
If you visit Andalucia frequently, then you could buy a Spanish mobile phone and a 'prepago' pre-paid SIM card for when you are in Spain. On a Spanish SIM card, you will be tied to that particular local national network. Calling abroad is still fairly expensive, but you are no longer charged for incoming calls as with non EU roaming.
