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The Tourist Office is located in the Town Hall of Urrácal, opening from Monday to Friday.
Albuñol is comprised of three areas: Albuñol (inland), La Rábita and El Pozuelo on the coast. It has become a popular destination with those searching for the sun and beaches, as well as those interested in rural tourism.
How far can you take poetic licence? In this romantic comedy, Maria has to translate a book into Spanish. And makes a few changes. Maria is a frustrated writer who has never managed to get her work into print. She turns her hand to translating novels into Spanish, however, the only thing the editor can offer her is a second-rate detective series.
The village of Maracena dates back to the Roman era, when it was an agricultural village known as Maratius. In 1964, the remains of a Roman villa were discovered at Casería Titos. Among these remains were tiles, the remains of a hand mill and a pedestal bearing an epigraphic inscription in which a certain Publius Cornelius Callico dedicates a votive offering to the goddess Stata Matrem
Marchena is surrounded by undulating cereal fields and olive groves, well worth a visit for its collection of paintings by one of Spain's finest seventeenth century artists, Francisco de Zubarán from Extremadura, along with other religious art.
Set in the hills behind the coast, yet within easy reach of Marbella, all the nine holes of this par-3 course are approximately 60 metres in length. With the tees and greens lying on different levels at almost every hole and lakes and ravines in between, more experienced players seeking good scores will be able to enjoy a challenging game the whole way round. However beginners can also enjoy practising their short game.
Torist Office in Huécija.
Anybody passing through this village should definitely pay a visit to the wonderful Moorish Cork Mill. It's one of those little travel gems you occasionally stumble upon, a piece of history unspoiled by mass tourism
Somontín forms a natural balcony, known as the Balcón del Almanzora (Balcony of the Almanzora), overlooking the whole Almanzora Valley, a corner of Almería from which visitors can enjoy the beauty of the area. It has around 450 inhabitants.
Andalucia is justifiably famous for its excellent gastronomic scene. Using first-class ingredients grown throughout the region's lands and caught along its extensive coastline, cutting-edge dishes are prepared and presented with the flair and innovation for which Spain's chefs are so famous - although the simple, traditional tapas of cheese, prawns and of course jamon are just as recommendable.
The summer feria in San Pedro de Alcantara, Marbella, it is traditionally held on the third week of October from a Monday or Tuesday to a Sunday to coincide with the Saint’s feast day.
South of Cordoba, the N331 threads its way through the undulating fields known as La Campiña, dominated by vineyards and vast olive groves. Surrounded by vineyards, Montilla is famous for its excellent wine of the same name; visit one of its bodegas to try it for yourself. Ten kilometres south of Montilla is Aguilar de la Frontera, worth a stop to see its unusual octagonal square.
The rugged hills known as the Sierra de Cádiz are densely wooded with pine trees and cork oaks. Here, clinging precariously to the edges of deep river gorges or perched on rocky cliffs, are a series of fascinating fortified towns, with whitewashed houses lining narrow, winding streets.
The first recorded evidence of this town dates from the Al-Andalus period, documented by the twelfth century geographer Idrisi, which inscribes it within the Urs al-Yaman region as one of the twenty castles in the territory. At the time of Al-Andalus, the town was located in a higher area than its present situation, called lugarejo. The author, Jorge Lirola, says that Íllar comes from the Arabic word al-Aliya, meaning “the high”.
Every Spanish town has at least one weekly market, if not more, and the towns in the area of Marbella are no exception. From ecological produce, to antiques and handmade gifts, you will find them all on stalls in and around Marbella. Below is a list of markets.
Paterna del Río is the home of the unique recreational areas of Fuente Agria and Guarros, also known as the Baños de Santiago, the thermal waters of which are said to be particularly effective on skin complaints. It has about 370 inhabitants. The name of Paterna seems originate to in Paternum or Paternus, although the remains of Iberian swords found in the Gaviarra mines cast doubt on this assumption.
Some visitors to Fuengirola want to do nothing but kick back, soak up the sun and forget the pressures of everyday life. And who can blame them? But if you're after animal adventures, high-octane sporting experiences, or some fascinating history and culture, you've come to the right place.
There is a bus service from Albuñán to Granada City.
Moguer is situated north of Palos de la Frontera and is still very much one of the three significant places in the history of Christopher Columbus and the discovery of America. It has about 21,300 inhabitants.
The traditional crafts in Andalucia owe their heritage to all people from different cultures that have settled here over the ages. The legacy of the Tartessians, the Phoenicians, and the Greeks, Romans and Arabs covers a vast spectrum of techniques and styles that are still alive in Andalucia's traditional crafts.
