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The tourist office of Viator is located in the town hall, opening from Monday to Friday.
Singer Morente, daughter to Enrique, is one of the young stars of nuevo flamenco, mixing her father’s wide-ranging influences with some ideas of her own. She has collaborated with her father (on his various Lorca projects, notably) but is an established singer in her own right.
Recommended: Mi Cante y un Poema, Mujeres, Calle del Aire
Located in the area of La Victoria just 500 metres away from the Plaza de Merced, the Basiclica of Santa Maria is one of the oldest in the city, with origins dating back to the year 1487.
This convent is located on one side of Plaza Vieja, opposite the CIP and tourist office. Officially called Real Monasterio de la Encarnacion, it is known locally as Las Claras. The church dates from the 18th century, with a cross-shaped floor pattern, and a cupola over the transept decorated with plasterwork and coats of arms.
A hourly M-60 direct express bus service runs west to Marbella. This bus leaves from Fuengirola Bus Station
Selection of group excursions from Estepona and Costa del Sol. Opportunity to see the major attractions in Andalucia without the hassle of having to organise them yourself. Click on one of the excursions below to read more information and to proceed with your online booking by following the instructions. Select the date, your tour language, and pick up area.
Patients with high blood pressure will find help managing this chronic condition at their local public health clinic. In order to ensure standardised, quality care across our region, doctors have a specific protocol to follow for anyone with a blood pressure reading of 140/90 mmHg, which is determined by taking readings three times during a minimum period of one week.
The Sierra Morena comarca or area of Jaen province is the mountain range in the northern part of the province. It composed of the mountain range that separates Andalucia with the plains of Casitlla La Mancha and through it is cut the gorge of Despeñaperros which is known historically as the 'gateway to Andalucia'.
The longish twelfth day of the Coast to Coast footpath leads you on from El Burgo through a wild swathe of the Sierra de las Nieves Natural Park to the hilltop town of Ronda, the largest settlement which you encounter between the two oceans. Much of the walk is by way of forestry and farm tracks yet until you get within a couple of kilometres of Ronda you'll encounter few walkers or vehicles.
The Pedro Antonio de Alarcón Museum of Arts and Customs of Capileira is housed in an old town hall building that is also an interesting example of popular Alpujarra architecture in Granada.
La Caleta de Velez Marina is a médium size marina with capacity of 274 berths for vessels of 25 meters length and a maximum draft of 3.8 meters. All the berths have water and electricity points. The Puerto Deportivo de Caleta de Velez has a travel lift for boats up to 150 tonne to the hard standing area with full workshop and cleaning facilities.
The Sierra Alhamilla Spa is situated on the slopes of the Sierra. It is believed that Romans and Arabs knew of the existence of this spring, and the well-preserved pools are a vestige of their time here.
In 1993, a young woman from the village of Luque in Cordoba had the idea of creating an hermandad (church brotherhood which goes out in a procession in Holy Week) specifically for women. The woman confided her idea to a group of friends, and one year later in 1994, the project of the first female brotherhood was founded - Nuestra Señora del Mayor Dolor. Spanish does not have a female equivalent of the word brotherhood, for women (sisterhood might be hermanadad).
Whilst waiting for you flight at Malaga Airport, there is plenty to do such as shopping or eating a good meal. The Airport also offers other passenger services to help with any stressful situation.
Polo originates from ancient Persia from the sixth century BC to the first century AD. During the fifteenth and sixteenth century, the game was eventually passed from Persia to other parts of Asia, particularly India, Pakistan and China.
The countryside in El Valle, characterized by the Lecrín Valley in Granada, offers a picturesque landscape of rural houses surrounded by nature, ideal for peace and rural tourism. This region is known for its citrus orchards and Mediterranean scenery.
As its population becomes increasingly younger and younger, so the lifestyle of Ronda changes, most notably its nightlife. The first-time visitor will be surprised, considering Spain's reputation as a nation of late-night carousers, to find Ronda's streets nearly deserted by 11pm, and retire to their accommodation slightly baffled.
EU citizens are allowed to use their home country drivers' licenses whilst a tourist in Spain. If you are living in Spain and use your home country drivers' licenses you may be asked to document your absence from Spain in the last six months or face a fine of 300 euros. If you are driving a vehicle you own on Spanish registration you must also carry some form of Spanish language license.
An art gallery designed to hold temporary exhibitions for artists. Located on Calle Garcia Moreno.
