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'Fémina' is the fourth Estepona mural by the Malaga artist Curro Leyton. This follows : ‘Quijote en el Siglo XXI’, 'The last Supper' and 'Leyton'. Femina measures 60 m2 and can be seen on one of the exterior walls of the Polideportivo Municipal Cibier la Lobilla. It was inaugurated in July 2020.
Rentals in Costa Tropical: Almuñecar, La Herradura, Otívar, Salobreña, Motril and Albuñol.
At 1,248 km in length, this huge highway from Cadiz to Barcelona was the longest road in Spain. It is colloquially known as the Spanish Route 66, and many have travelled the entire route and written blogs about their adventure.
You may have noticed old concrete milestones by the side of Andalucian roads - local and national, not motorways. While most of these were replaced long ago by painted metal signs, a few still remain, reminders of a bygone age of road travel.
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.
Ferries operate daily between Tarifa and the buzzing port city of Tangier, making it a very comfortable and easy way to visit this beautiful city. There are also connections from Algeciras to Tangier MED. For more ferry information.
There are a good amounts of hotels located almost within touching distance of the famous Seville cathedral. A lot of them feature spectacular roof terraces offering unrivalled views over the monument, some even with swimming pools offering this same view.
When flying back to the UK from Andalucia, whether on holiday or business, you may need to spend the night in a hotel due to a flight transfer, delay, a late night flight or purely due to tiredness! Many of the UK airports have hotels on site or located very close by.
These hotels are located close to a motorway or a major road, and are ideal for anyone undertaking a long car journey across Andalucia, perhaps to discover the lesser-known parts of the region. They offer a convenient place to stay without having to make a detour onto a smaller road to find a hotel after a long day’s driving, although the downside is that they are functional rather than beautiful and full of character.
The following hotels are all country houses in rural settings. It is similar to the concept of rural escapes but in this case the grand house hotel stands out often in its own extensive grounds. Enjoy the natural beauty of the Andalucian countryside, with its stunning scenery of mountains, forests, and plains.
The Malaga Dolls' House Museum (Museo Casa de Muñecas) was the first of its kind in Spain. It opened in 2004 and closed in 2014 and was located in a restored 18th century Baroque building (Calle Alamos 32) next to the Plaza de la Merced.
One of the most pleasant ways to enjoy the most authentic side of life in Andalucia is to stay at a Bed and Breakfast. Throughout southern Spain you can find charming, small hotels that operate as bed and breakfasts. These are located in the heart of emblematic towns and cities as well as out in the countryside and even along the coast often in quaint seaside villages.
The ´Villas Turisticas´ hotels were built over thirty years ago and have gone through various changes in management ever since, from government ownership to private and mixed management. They are worth a special mention and their own category, as they are a different type of hotel altogether.
The Sierra Nevada Natural Park is located on the border of Granada and Almeria provinces. In addition to the Ski Resort, for which this part of Andalucia is very well known, the park covers a huge area, fantastic for exploring and outdoor activities - hiking, cycling, mountain biking and birdwatching to just list a few of the many to be enjoyed here.
There are a number of privately operated health clinics in Torremolinos for patients to go without referal as an alternative to the state health service.
In the 19th century, Malaga was popular with well-to-do Brits recovering from illness. Its mild climate made it ideal for those with a weak constitution, but many succumbed while living here. At first, infidels (non-Catholics) were buried upright in the sand at night, so their bodies would often reappear on the beach. Then in 1830 the British consul finally obtained a plot of land for an English cemetery, outside the city walls. Its more illustrious inhabitants include the writer Gerald Brenan and his wife, poet and novelist, Gamel Woolsey.
The Barrio de Reina Victoria, otherwise known as the "Barrio Obrero" (Workers' District), is a testament to its name: an example of a Victorian English suburb superimposed onto an Andalucian landscape. Situated at the eastern end of Alameda Sundheim.
Museums in Huelva City: Museo de Huelva, Casa-Museo Zenobia-Juan Ramón, Museo Diocesano de Arte Sacro, Monasterio de la Rábida.
Andalucia's gastronomy is finally starting to get the adulation it deserves. Of course, those who are familiar with its outstanding piggy, fishy and veggie dishes will already have their own preferred delicacies. Here we offer a geo-mapped list compiled from your suggestions.
Everyone loves a day on the beach with the kids, but if you fancy a change of scene there's a surprising variety of activities available in Andalucia, from swimming with sea lions to visiting a Wild West town, or riding a 100-year-old train.
