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Mountain biking and cycling are viewed as both serious sports and a relaxing pastime in Andalucia. It is not unusual to be overtaken by a group of lycra-clad cyclists tackling the steep mountain roads, particularly at weekends.

The Tourist Office of Palenciana is located in calle San Isidro.

There is very little accommodation within the park itself, and camping is not permitted in the summer. The mountain villages situated around the park offer various places to stay.

This beautiful Arabian temple overlooks the golden mile just to the west of the city centre (towards San Pedro). It was the first Mosque constructed in Spain since the Christian re-conquest in the fifteenth century. It was built in 1981 by then Prince Salmán bin Abdulaziz in honour of King Fahd bin Abdulaziz al-Saúd of Saudi Arabia.

There are numerous associations of gay and lesbians in Andalucia. The largest and most well known, Colega, has offices in every provincial capital and is represented in many other towns and cities as well. If you are looking for any kind of support or the opportunity to connect with different facets of the local gay community in your new place of residence in Andalucia.

The palace was ordered to be built by Fernando Ortega Salido, Dean of the Catedral de Málaga and Cantor of the Real Colegiata Iglesia de Santa María de los Reales Alcázares and first Chaplain of the Sacra Capilla del Salvador.

This cave, which was recently discovered, is notable for the exceptional state of preservation of its Neolithic funerary archaeological record.

He's a bullfighter who isn't afraid to take on the ultra-macho world of bullfighting by carrying gay advertising, compares his moves to dance steps, and doesn't like watching gory movies. Wherever you stand on the always controversial subject of 'tauromaquia' - the bullfight - Joselito Ortega is most definitely not your average matador.

Almeria Airport is fourth most important airport in Andalucia, with national and international flights.

Almuñecar is one of the most popular destinations on the sublime Costa Tropical and for good reason. You can find many hotels and apartments right on the beach, or alternatively you can venture more inland and enjoy mountainous views to get a feel for rural Andalucia.

It lies just to the east of the Guadalmina River, and bounds the Guadalmina Urbanisation of Marbella it is close to the Hotel Guadalmina Golf and Spa Resort. If you fancy a cultural break from the sun and sea whilst you are there, you can visit the nearby Roman Baths: Las Bovedas. just behind its eastern end of the beach by Arroyo de Chopo.

This three-star hotel is located in the city centre of Jaén and features a roof terrace with views over the cathedral. You can’t miss it, as the name is written in huge letters across the façade.

This page provides information about annual festivals taking place in Gualchos each year.

This is a cylindrical watchtower from the Moorish period with a circular base and a diameter of 3.95 metres.

Lola Flores was born María de los Dolores Flores Ruiz in Jerez de la Frontera on January 21st, 1923. Her family were poor and from as young as ten she would earn a few pesetas pocket money by singing in the local bars. At the age of fifteen, Lola was in a group with other artists who formed a variety show: "Mary Paz" and in 1940 she managed to convince her father to sell the bar he owned and move the family to Madrid.

Tourist Office in La Mojonera

El Puerto de Santa Maria has become a very popular holiday destination over the years. Famous for its port and delicious local seafood, waves of tourists descend upon the town during the summer months. No surprise, then, that it has plenty of self-catering accommodation opportunities available - including both villas and apartments.

Whilst many tourists come to Spain for the tapas, tinto de verano, chorizo, gambas al ajillo and the never-ending supply of fish and seafood, others do not have the palate for pescado. It is also not uncommon for an expat living in Andalucía to simply have a hankering for a taste of home, and especially during the cooler winter months, there is nothing better than a traditional English Sunday roast.

Peal de Becerro Part is situated within the Sierras de Cazorla, Segura y las Villas Natural Park. Populated over the centuries, it preserves remains from the Copper, Bronze, Iberian, Roman and Medieval ages. The Toya burial chamber is the best example of a chamber tomb in the town’s ancient history and was declared a Historical Monument in 1918.

Festivals in Armuña de Almanzora: Cabalgata Reyes Magos, La Candelaria, Semana Santa, Corpus Christi, San Marcos and Fiestas en Honor a la Virgen de Rosario.