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Beas de Granada’s origin dates back to the time of the Roman Empire. The oldest documentary references place it on the Roman road to Acci (modern-day Guadix). The name is believed to come from the Latin word Viax, meaning road.
Here are some of the most popular festivals in Beas de Granada
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Corpus Christi feast is the Catholic solemnity in honour of the presence of the body of Christ in the holy water. It is celebrated throughout Spain and is held in either May or June depending on when Easter occurs.
The Jerez Horse Fair, known as the Feria del Caballo, is traditionally held during the first or second week in May. It is an exciting and lively event that brings the entire city to the González Hontoria fairground, which covers an area of 52,000 square meters, giving ample space for the finest horses of Jerez, as synonymous with the city as sherry and flamenco, to show off to the crowds.
The Mirador del Carmen is a socio-cultural centre located at the western end of the seafront promenade, near the lighthouse. The building is a slender 13-storey tower and includes, Sky bar, restaurant, library, exhibition gallery, auditorium.
Every year at the beginning of June, Marbella pays homage to its patron saint San Bernabé (Saint Barnabus) with a week-long fair. The Marbella féria includes all the traditional elements of an Andalusian fair: food, drink, dancing, entertainment and of course, the trademark “casetas” that are set up just for the fair.
The small town of Alora is situated 40 kms north of Málaga by the road to Antequera and just 12 km south of El Chorro. From a distance, it is a typical pueblo blanco; a whitewashed village nestled between three rocky spurs topped by the ruins of a magnificent castle which has an interesting history.
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There are bus services from Álora centre to Málaga city and from Álora centre to El
Chorro.
Vandals and Visigoths, history of AndaluciaThese groups from northern Europe ruled Andalucia for over 300 years. At the beginning of the fourth century AD, the expanding Mongolian population was pressurising the tribes on the Russian Steppes, and over the next century they in turn pushed the Vandals, the Visigoths and the Franks further to the boundary of the Roman Empire on the Rhine. Weather in AloraWeather forcast for the next five days for Alora Railway Services from AloraAlora is the terminus of the Cercanías Renfe C-2 line with a frequent stopping service to Malaga Centro – Alameda. Tourist Office in AloraÁlora's tourist office is located next to the Town Hall in the main square. Plaza Fuente de Arriba, 15, 29500. Algarrobo CostaThe village Algarrobo is divided into two parts, one inland and the other coastal, located 3 km away from each other. The inland village is usually referred to as "Algarrobo Pueblo" and is where the town hall is located. The coastal town is called "Algarrobo Costa". It is named after the algarrobo (carob) tree, with long, dark (when ripe) pods; carob is used as a sweetener. Festivals in AloraHere are some of the most popular festivals in Alora. History of AloraYou can see traces of various civilisations in the town. The Castle of Álora, established by the Phoenicians, was later expanded during the Roman period and rebuilt under the Moorish period, reflecting the area's layered history. Bioparc FuengirolaZoos aren't what they used to be, fortunately. You won't find miserable animals pacing up and down shoebox cages, clinging to solitary branches or paddling around in sad puddles at Bioparc Fuengirola - Fuengirola's visitor and animal-friendly zoo. Malaga City CathedralMalaga´s cathedral was built between 1528 and 1782 on or near the site of a former mosque. While original plans had allowed for two towers, both lack of funds those donated to American Independence resulted in the completion of only one, giving rise to the name by which the cathedral is affectionately referred to, La Manquita, loosely interpreted as "one armed woman". Vélez-MálagaThe bustling market town of Vélez-Málaga lies 5 km inland from Torre del Mar, surrounded by subtropical vegetation. Capital of La Axarquía, Vélez-Malaga, often simply referred to as Vélez, is the centre of an agricultural region known for its strawberries and vineyards, which produce the muscatel grapes from which the famous Málaga wines are made. TorremolinosTorremolinos has thankfully long outgrown its Monty Python spam and chips image and, over recent years, has evolved as an attractive and appealing resort noted for its clean sandy beaches, wide choice of hotels and restaurants and unparalleled variety of entertainment, activities and nightlife available. |
