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La Luna (the moon) is a mural by Malaga city artist Dadi Dreucol who studied at the Malaga school of fine arts. Located in Avenida de Andalucía 67. Dadi's works are characterized by the use of a half - naked bearded man who represents a person who is not guided by the rules. This mural was included in the in the 'Inaugural International Mural Competition of Estepona - 2017'.
Granada is one of the last towns in Spain where you still get a free tapa with every glass of wine or beer. We have our earliest record of this marvellous tradition from King Alfonso 10th "El Sabio" (whose wisdom extended also to music and poetry, as lovers of the cantigas de Santa Maria are well aware).
Bardal gained its first Michelin star in November 2017, shortly after opening in July 2016. Just two years later, in November 2019, it moved up to two-star status. Chef Benito Gomez, who is originally from Barcelona, previously worked in La Alqueria, in Hotel Hacienda Benazuza (now closed) in Sanlucar la Mayor (Seville), and before opening Bardal he had another restaurant nearby in Ronda, Tragata.
Popular festivals in Cádiar are Fiestas de San Blas, San Marcos, Semana Santa, Romería de San Isidro and Fiestas de Octubre
Linekers Lounge is situated on the second line at Puerto Banus, Linekers is one of the most famous bars in the port. Enjoy the unique atmosphere of the largest bar in Puerto Banus, where every night live sports from around the world are broadcast on huge plasma screens. Hen and stag parties are one of Lineker´s specialities and there is also a fabulous VIP area available for hire.
Barcelona is home to some of the world’s top five star luxury hotels. However, there is also a wide variety of hotels in every star category as well as simple accommodation in the form of “pensiones”, “hostales” and youth hostels which are called “albergues” in Spanish.
Festivals in Lopera: Cabalgata Reyes Magos, La Candelaria, Día de Andalucía, Carnaval, Semana Santa, Fiesta a la Virgen de la Cabeza, Los Mayos, Romería de San Isidro and more.
Sendero Frigiliana to Fuente del Esparto - This 5.5km-long linear walk is relatively easy and takes about two hours. It starts in the village of Frigiliana. Look for the Guardia Civil building; to the right-hand side of this is the beginning of the sendero (path). It goes down to the Higuerón river, which is in a steep-sided rocky ravine. The path goes past the Pozo Batán, veers off to the left and then starts to climb up the slope. This is a difficult part of the walk, because the path here is sandy which makes climbing tricky.
Gazpacho Andaluz - Andalusian Salad-Soup recipe by cookery writer and Spanish food expert Janet Mendel. So why not give Janet Mendel’s recipe a go? It’s easy, nutritious, and a true taste of Spain.
See a selection of excellent excursions from Jerez to neighbouring cities, villages and countryside. The perfect opportunitiy to see some of the interesting aspects of Andalucia culture without the hassle of having to organise them yourself.
There are bus services from Lanjarón to Granada and Motril using the bus company, ALSA.
The village is tucked away beneath the Sierra Blanca at the head of the valley of the Rio Verde. To reach Istan, leave the old N-340 coastal highway onto the A-7176, west of Marbella on the Golden Mile just beyond the Hotel Puente Romano and near the Mosque.
Tapas Bar, worth a visit.
Cistus are often referred to as rock or sun roses because of their appearance and habitat.
This particular species, Cistus albidus, usually forms nice compact,woody, evergreenshrubs, growing to around 1m tall and 1m wide. It gets its common name from its soft-velvetystalkless leaves,which have a greyish-white appearance due to a fine covering of fine hairs on both surfaces of the leaf.
No data has been found regarding the history of the chapel. Its masonry façade is framed by stepped ashlars at the corners, which are topped with a pyramid
Ojén, population 3000 like Istán, has somehow remained relatively unspoiled in spite of its accessibility and closeness to Marbella.
In ports all along the coast of Andalucía sailing classes are typically offered through the port's club, or members' association. As courses are often sold as a package involving a certain number of hours/weeks, these are best reserved only for an extended holiday.
The first museum dedicated to esparto grass, the weaving material that has been used since prehistoric times in the creation of containers, footwear, rope, etc. Located in El Contador.
Although the level of peace in a hotel depends upon a number of factors, this collection of “quiet hotels” includes properties which are found in fairly rural, isolated areas.
These places offer visitors a different option from the traditionally livelier atmosphere associated with the coasts and larger cities – serene locations where tourists can disconnect from everyday life. As a result, these quiet hotels offer perfect opportunities to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Costa de la Luz in a relaxed way.
