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The town of San Fernando, often referred to as La Isla del Sur (the Island of the South), is not actually an island but a small peninsula, set within the stunning setting of the Bay of Cadiz. Covering an area of some 30 km2, it is connected to Cadiz City by an eight kilometre strip of land and for centuries was connected on the rest of the mainland only by the Zuazo bridge. It is an important Andalucian town, with a population of close to 100,000.

Spain is known world-wide as a country of many fiestas - festivals of religious fervour like Semana Santa (Easter Holy Week) and festivals of a more secular nature like winter carnivals. You can find celebrations for just about every taste if you travel far and wide enough in this country.

Andalucia government has approved two plans to be prepared deal with peaks of 4.500 Coronavirus patients in Andalucia. Steps are now being taken to identify and ‘medicalize' hotels.

Almond Hill House is a magical guest house escape from the daily hustle and bustle. It's very tranquil yet near to Orgiva which has everything you need. The living areas are well equipped and the bedrooms are decorated tastefully with comfort in mind. There is a very homely and relaxed atmosphere making the characterful cortijo a lovely home away from home.

The village of Fonelas has some of the most valuable archaeological remains in the peninsula.

Navahermosa is a small hamlet tucked away in the Sierra de Aracena and Picos de Aroche, belonging to the municipality of Galaroza.It is ideal for lovers of rural tourism, especially hikers, with routes of varying steepness surrounded by beautiful countryside. It has around 60 inhabitants.

Duration: 45 min. Length: 1470 m. Difficulty: Medium. The route and can be accessed by the “Cordel del Gollizno” cattle route that starts from the vicinity of the Ermita de Cánava.

If you are considering visiting Rota you may find our maps a useful tool, we provide three maps, one of the region of Andalucia with Rota highlighted. The second handcrafted map gives the location of Rota with the corresponding local road network. In order to help our readers we have also embedded a Google map which is centered on Rota.

The ruins of this 32 hectare city are located at 1.000m above sea level. This is an urban are that thrived in the first century AD when it had a population of 5.000. It was mentioned in Plini and, inscriptions to Geninn Oppidi, to the god Marse and to Victoria Augusta have been found. The city even minted its own money, which features bunches of grapes.

The Tourist Office of Berja is located in the Torre de los Enciso, Calle Agua, 18, opening from Monday to Friday.

Íllora is a village in Granada province once known as the Right eye of Granada, due to its importance as a defensive fortification.

Ever mindful of the need to address items of current concern as well as the perennial 'chestnuts' of taxation, employment law and the sale and purchase of property, author David Searl gives in this edition a range of valuable tips to counter the recession in which we are all presently embroiled.

You can see traces of various civilisations in the town. The Castle of Álora, established by the , was later expanded during the Roman period and rebuilt under the Moorish period, reflecting the area's layered history.

Lebrija is a walled town enjoying panoramic views over the surrounding vineyards. It has about 27, 400 inhabitants.

Your wedding dress may stay mothballed in your cupboard for years after your wedding day, but the photos from your special day will be on display in your house forever. The most popular moments include: the bride walking down the aisle; exchange of rings (alianzas); the kiss; cutting the cake (tarta nupcial); speeches (discursos).

Festivals in San José: Cabalgata Reyes Magos, the Three Kings procession is celebrated on the evening of 5th January, Carnavales, Carnival is traditionally celebrated in February, Semana Santa Holy Week processions, dates can vary.

Novo Sancti Petri's is the newer seafront town located to the south of the old town, with a new seafront promenade behind the magnificent beach Playa de La Barrosa. This beach actually stretches for 8km, from Sancti Petri village to Torre del Puerco, a defensive coastal tower dating from the 19th century.

Cóbdar is situated within the Filabres mountain range, where many cave engravings and paintings have been discovered, similar to those in Chercos. It has around 140 inhabitants. The town’s name comes from the Arabic qawda, which means ‘high mountain peak’, referring to the white marble hill of La Piedra. Abundant remains from a Neolithic settlement from 3,000 BC have been found in La Cueva del Castillico.

Selection of group excursions from Puerto Banus , perfect opportunities to see the major attractions in Andalucia without the hassle of having to organise it yourself.