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Órgiva History

Órgiva has been identified as the Greek colony of Exoche, mentioned by the geographer Ptolemy. The first written references to the town appear in the writings of al-Udri (11th century) and al-Idrisi (12th century), with the names yuz Aryuba and hisn Órgiva, respectively, as an administrative district and castle of the Cora de Elvira.

Malaga City - Fascinating Fact 1

Since 2002 Malaga´s major draw has been its Picasso museum. This 66-million euro project is housed in the 16th-century Palacio de Buenavista. The permanent collection - including 155 works donated by the artist´s daughter-in-law, Christine Ruiz-Picasso, and her son Bernard - is divided into periods, illustrating every stage of Picasso´s extraordinary career.

Hotel Only YOU Sevilla (formerly Hotel Ayre)

If you’re making a visit to Seville, and then heading off by train to another Spanish city – connections to the Andalucian cities of Malaga and Cordoba are excellent, as are those with Madrid and Barcelona to the north, thanks to the regular high-speed AVE services – this is the place to stay.

Piedra Lobera Natural Monument

A limestone escarpment rising to 1,722m at its highest point of the Lúcar peak, the Piedra Lobera is exceptional for its unique microclimate that has ensured the survival of several rare plant species and others that are unique in Almeria. Its name, the Wolf Rock, refers to the fact that this was the last habitat of the wolf in Almeria province.

Primavera Trompetera Festival, Jerez - 2022

2022 dates of the Primavera Trompetera Festival were 8th 9th 10th April 2022. Acts were La Mari de Chambao, Go Roneo, Lazurda, Manuel2Santos on the 8th. Kase.o Magnetism, Natos y Waor, Mala Rodriguez, Modestep Live, Magaco, Fernanandcosta, Miguel Campello, Los Chikos de Maiz, Soziedad Alkoholika, Maikel Dalacalle, Fyahbwoy, Hens, Mario Diaz, Hora Zulu, Nikone, RVFV, Albeto Gambino, Hamlet, Zetazen, Perro Kostra, Jose de la Heras, Plan B on the 9th. Ska-P, SFDK, netsky. Ayax y Prok, Fuel Fandango, El Cajinito de Jerez, Lola Indigo, Maka, green Valley, Califato 3/4, Ptazeta, Locoplaya, Derby Motoreta's Burrito Kachimba, Boikot, Kandy Cain, Recycled J, Walls, Sapce Surimi, Las Ninyas del coro, Xavibo, Manowall and Dannyboy, Cali and Chagar on the 10th.

Conference Centre

This conference centre has 17 rooms with a total floor space of 9105 square metres and capacity for 4103 people. The largest room has a floor space of 1280 square metres and a capacity of 900 people.

Sol Guadalmar (formerly Tryp Malaga Guadalmar Hotel)

This modern nine-storey hotel, part of the Melia group, is set in beautiful gardens next to the beach and the close to the Parador Malaga Golf. About 5km south of the city centre, it is also well located Book now! for the airport. The 197 rooms and suites are comfortable, with pine headboards, pale bed linen, marble floors and sea-view balconies.

Melanie Griffith

American actress Melanie Griffith was well known in Spain for her acting career (Working Girl, The Bonfire of the Vanities) long before 1996. But as a star, she shot into the Spanish-celeb stratosphere that year when she married the Andalusian-born actor Antonio Banderas.

Kitesurfing - Tarifa Pro 2019 and Air games

The Tarifa Strapless Pro competition is now a well established event in Tarifa. The Kite-Surf World Tour and the Kiteboarding World Tour in a huge Grand Slam combo-event! The event was free for spectators. Access at Casa to Porras where Restaurante Bibo was set up in 2019 and parking was available (5€). Also via Hotel Valdevaqueros where there is parking (5€) and the beach was also easily accessed via Tangana café. The competition can´t be missed - look out for the flags on the beach.

Food Market

This traditional food market, with stalls run by local tradesmen, is located in the centre of the city, in Calle Doña Blanca. Housed in a beautiful, high-ceilinged, period building, it has a lively, buzzing atmosphere, and offers an excellent selection of fresh fish, meat, and fruit and vegetables.

Casa de las Torres

The house is a remarkable building that owes its name to the strong towers of its main façade, a great sample of Plateresque composition from the year 1520. Originally a medieval palace, built by Constable Ruy López Dávalos, it has undergone various changes in its construction over the centuries. /p>

Cristina Hoyos

Cristina Hoyos was born in the Alfalfa district of Seville on the 13th June 1946, and she has without doubt, made an undeniable imprint on the world of flamenco dance. As a child she would dance in the streets of Alfalfa and, when she was old enough, she started to perform in the many flamenco taverns of the area.

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