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Matián is a classic example of an almost abandoned village and farming community, located 6km south of Venta Quemada. It once had a population of 100, but now consists of just two families. Most of the depopulation occurred in the 1960’s. Electricity only arrived in the village in 1988, and even today, not all the houses have running water.

Velez-Malaga is market town situated 20km east of Malaga city and 5km inland from Torre del Mar. There are a number of hotels and B&Bs in Velez-Malaga with accommodation to suit couples and families. many are pet friendly.

Address: Avda. Arroyo Primero, 29600 Marbella. Facilities: Synthetic grass football pitch, changing room, toilets and bar.

The Costa Tropical was given its' name due to the unique tropical micro climate that exists in this part of Andalucia. This climate is an ideal environment for the growth of subtropical plants, especially species of Palm.

A half hourly M-220 bus service runs west to Marbella. This bus leaves from Fuengirola Bus Station

Weather forcast for the next five days for Bérchules.

Andalucia with summer sunshine and mild winters is one of the best destinations in the world for sports and outdoor activities.

Festivals in Chercos: Cabalgata de Reyes Magos, Día de San Antón, Día de Andalucía, Semana Santa, Día de la Cruz, Las Meriendas, Fiestas en Honor a la Virgen de Fátima, Fiestas de San Lorenzo.

Several apartment rentals are available in Úbeda, Spain. Options range from those in 16th and 18th-century buildings to a modern apartment. All offer air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. Amenities vary, but many include kitchens (some fully equipped), private balconies, and flat-screen TVs. Some properties offer additional features such as shared pools, saunas, or hot tubs. Most are centrally located, with some specifically mentioning proximity to the UNESCO World Heritage site.

Cúllar Vega is located close to Granada city, and has a striking landscape of black poplar trees. Archaeological remains of the first Roman settlers of the town were found here. However, it was the Muslim occupation that was most important; in the centre, there is a 16th century well. The well marks the point where the rivers Dílar and Genil meet, and water is stored and distributed.

Cadiz is a small city, interestingly located on a peninsula meaning it is surrounded by beautiful beaches and sea. Cadiz offers many of the thrills found in a city from modern bars and restaurants to suave bars and historic monuments but is also set in an idilic coastal surrounding.

Dreambeach moves to a new location for it 10th Aniversary in 2024 at La Toya Retamar close to Almeria City and Airport leaving behind Playa Villaricos (Cuevas del Almanzora, Almería).

Much of the municipality forms part of the Natural Park of the Bay of Cadiz. This environmentally protected region is an ornithologist’s delight, being a permanent home to a wide variety of birds including grey herons, cormorants, plovers and ospreys, and the temporary habitat of many more.

Top local designers, Victorio and Luccino produce romantic confections, with frills galore and floaty, sexy fabrics. They are favoured by eccentric aristocratic the Duquesa de Alba, know for her flamboyant, hippie style. The duo, who are also a civil couple, designed the Duquesa’s wedding dress for her nuptials in Seville in October 2011.

Festivals in Oria: Cabalgata de Reyes Magos, Día de San Antón, San Blás, Día de Andalucía, Semana Santa, Día de San Marcos, Día de la Cruz, Día de San Gregorio Ostiense, Fiestas Patronales en Honor a San Bartolomé and Fiesta de Moros y Cristianos.

A round up of news of interest to visitors and residents of Sotogrande for 2025. Latest news added to the top, older items archived for future interest.

Ugíjar consists of five areas: Ugíjar, Cherín, Jorairátar, Los Montoros and Las Canteras. Granada poet Pedro Antonio de Alarcón once described Ugíjar as “aristocrática” (aristocratic). In Ugíjar, tourists can visit various buildings of historical and artistic interest, including Iglesia de la Virgen del Martirio, constructed in the 16th century in a typical mudéjar style.

As a city where most people live in small apartments, and which enjoys mild to hot temperatures all year round, people spend plenty of time out and about in the street at night. In the summer, temperatures don't start to fall until the early hours, so life is lived outdoors even more.

One of towns that on the famous white towns (Pueblos Blancos) route that can be reached through the Sierra of Cadiz. Although the town is of Muslim origin, we know it was inhabited in prehistoric times through the traces of megalithic culture that can be found in the Dólmenes del Tomillo.