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The Church of San José is also worth visiting close by as it is on the site of the Great Mosque of La Alcazaba and the minaret belongs to caliphal architecture, the only one preceding the Almoravid type. It is here that the 'Christ of Silence' by José de Mora is kept. All the churches in the Albaicín have Mudéjar traces in their 16th century construction.
Just outside Malaga, "La Concepción Jardín Botánico-Historico de Málaga." is a magnificent botanical garden. There are regular guided tours of the gardens which pass through exotic trees and plants, Roman sculptures and a waterfall. There is also a beautiful mansion that once belonged to the creators of the gardens, the Marquis of Casa Loring and his wife, and several panoramic view points to enjoy.
The 2nd Tarifa Wing Pro 2021 focus is on the Surf-Freestyle discipline as the main format with a total prize money of 10.000€. There is also Surf-Race format an exhibition discipline to develop the format for an additional discipline to be official in 2021.
Holiday rentals in villages suitable for families can be found in many of the famous ‘pueblos blancos’ (white villages) of Andalucía. Here, families are likely to find a selection of accommodation with features such as small private gardens, swimming pools and pools and car parking. All features and amenities do depend on price, but family village rentals are generally best suited to those who want to see the classic village life in Andalucía.
The main motorways in Spain are generally well signed. However, if you are unfamiliar with Spanish geography, you’d best travel with a good road map. This is because signs will indicate the next large town or city but may not direct you to major cities until you are relatively close.
Honeymoon hotels are usually set in attractive locations and have specific offerings for couples to enjoy a unique and intimate stay, creating a romantic start to their married life. Whether it be a stunning beach; a rural, secluded area with outstanding natural views and a relaxing atmosphere; or a bustling city with plenty of cultural activities, the location will be memorable.
In the 1880s, two Belgian mining engineers (see Fact II) and amateur archaeologists, brothers Henri and Louis Siret, started to excavate at Los Millares, a Copper Age site just outside the city. Their finds - ceramics, tools, jewellery - are now displayed in a cutting-edge new archaeological museum, with an area dedicated to the Sirets, who funded all their excavation work themselves.
Hotel and Hostel accomodation is found in villages located around the edge of the park. The most popular are those on the southern boundary, in the popular Alpujarras (Granada Province) such as Capileira, Bubion, Pampaneira, Trevéles, less visited Bérchules, Yegen, Valor, Laroles and less visited in the Almeria Alpujarras.
Punta Plata is the first district in the Estepona Eastern Districts. It starts east of the Arroyo de la Cala (Cala Stream), which runs just right of the Colegio San José (St Joseph’s College) along the coast until the Rio del Padrón (Padrón River) which froms the easter boundary of the district.
The Andalucia.com highlights are an opportunity to read the website like you would a magazine, simply scroll down this page and click on an article that interests you. We are adding several new articles at the top of the list each week. The page features a mix of articles timed to coincide with an event or news story and timeless classics.
La Sala Bar and Restaurant located on Calle Belmonte over the main road from Puerto Banus complex towards Centro Plaza and the old bullring. Convenient meeting place for those heading out to Puerto Banus complex, but also a first class venue in it´s own right with reasonable prices. Has several different menus throughout the day and night including a set menu and kids' menu.
Here you will find a selection of hotels located in the numerous villages of Andalucia. Thanks to their location, guests at these hotels can enjoy strolls around traditional Andalusian streets, surrounded by quaint and well decorated homes typical of pueblos blancos (white villages).
El Teatro Cervantes is situated right in the centre of the city, near Plaza de la Merced and easy walking distance to other historic monuments such as the Roman Theatre, the Cathedral and the Alcazaba.
Situated just to the north of the Laguna Honda Natural Reserve is this small lake, the 6.5ha Laguna del Chinche, surrounded by olive groves, with an additional 39ha of protected area around the lake. Like Laguna Grande Natural Area and Laguna Honda, it is under protection because of the relative scarcity of wetland areas in Jaen province.
The 3rd GWA Tarifa Wing Pro, event was held between 12th and 15th of October 2022 at Bebo Beach House, Valdevaqueros Beach in Tarifa the wind capital of Andalucia.
Water Desalination Plants in Andalucia. Information about desalination plants in the Med Basin that are currently in us or are planned in the future.
“Botellón” literally translates as “big bottle” and comes from the bottles of alcohol that young people typically bring with them to unofficial celebrations that take place in city streets, plazas, car parks, beaches, waste ground and around the most popular pubs and discotheques.
Little Africa Animal Reserve (Reserva Animal La Pequeña Africa) is a zoo located in the neighbourhood of Los Ángeles, next to the village of Jimena de la Frontera. It was created to help conserve part of the region’s (and even the country’s) natural heritage.
There is a frequent service between the main towns in Andalucia and also day and overnight services to and from Madrid. Buses will be the only form of public transport into the surrounding villages. The bus and coach services are operated by different private bus companies. Most operate from the main bus terminals in the towns. Some however do use their own bus station.
Seville has an extensive bus network, covering all barrios around the city. Most buses leave either from Puerta de Jerez (south of the centre) or from Plaza Ponce de Leon (east). The circular buses, C3 and C4, follow the ring road around the old city centre. One small bus takes a circular route inside the centre, the C5.
