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Hospederia Las Cortes de Cadiz

Arranged in typical Andalucian style around a central arcaded patio, with delightful map of the city painted onto tiles in the entrance, this charming 19th-century hotel is themed around Spain’s first-ever constitution, La Pepa, which was drawn up in Las Cortes (the Courts) in 1812.

Torre Las Palomas

This is a cylindrical watchtower from the Moorish period, measuring 4.20 metres in diameter. It is constructed from large stones arranged in rows with thick lime mortar joints.

Ballooning flights

There can be few better ways to appreciate the sheer beauty of the Andalusian countryside than from a hot air balloon. Combine this bird's eye view with the tranquility and peace derived from being high above humanity - with just the clouds for company - and it is not difficult to see the appeal of the sport.

Festivals in Puente Genil

Festivals in Puente Genil: Cabalgata Reyes Magos, Día de la Candelaria, Día de Andalucía, Carnaval, Semana Santa, Festividad de San Marcos, Semana Santa Chica, Cruces de Mayo, Fiestas de la Virgen de los Desamparados and more.

Desierto de Tabernas Natural Area

Sandwiched between the mountains of the Sierra Nevada, Gador, Filabres and Alhamilla is one of the most dramatic landscapes in Spain, the desolate Desierto de Tabernas. The only semi-desert in Europe; there is a surreal, lunar quality about its wierdly eroded ravines, dry river beds and barren slopes apparently devoid of vegetation, bleached by the sun and occasionally singed with ochre hues.

Fish and Chips

Even though Andalucia has a vast and rich gastronomic offering, some times living in Andalucia, or coming here on holiday, expats and visitors crave the home comforts such as ye olde fish’n’chips. The coastal areas of southern Spain, in particular the Costa del Sol, has numerous establishments offering everything from cod and chips, haddock and chips, scampi and chips, and fish cakes, to burgers.

History of Molvízar

Although there is evidence of human settlements in Jete since the Neolithic period, with burial caves and evidence of abundant lithic and ceramic industries, the origin of the current settlement dates back to an era in which Muslim populations lived in the area. Geographers spoke from the eleventh and twelfth centuries of a settlement known as “Set”, “Xet” and “Yeth” - a name that means “shore” or “bank” - as a farm belonging to the Alfoz of Almuñécar.

Festivals in Dílar

Popular festivals in Dílar are Fiesta del Libro y Mosto, Three Kings, Día de San Sebastián, Semana Santa, Summer Feria, Chestnut Festival.

Tio Luis El de Juliana

Luis Montoya Garcés, or Tio Luis el de Juliana, as he was artistically known, was a gypsy water carrier who was born in Jerez de la Frontera in 1760, and he is the first recorded singer in the poorly documented history of the flamenco song.

Arboleas - History

Archaeological remains found in Arboleas suggest population settlements dating back to the Neololithic and Bronze ages. Beyond this, Argaric, Phoenician, Carthaginian and Roman remains have also been unearthed. However, it was the Muslim era that left the most permanent mark on the community, surviving today in the form of popular architecture, gastronomy, habits and customs.

Torremolinos Hostals & Hostels

If you're looking for basic, central accommodation in Torremolinos, there is an increasing number of welcoming hostals in the town, especially in Calle del Peligro, which is just a short stroll from the Bajondillo beach. Some of them even have a sea view.

Salduba Sports Complex

Synthetic grass football pitches, courts for futsal (indoor football), handball, basketball, mini-basketball, korfball, volleyball and badminton. There are also areas for martial arts and rhythmic gymnastics, along with changing rooms and toilets.

Zahora Rentals

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

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.

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