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If you want to sell your property without slashing your prices then you need to stand out from the crowd.

There is no doubt about it: being a vegetarian in Spain, and Andalucia, can present a challenge. The Spanish eat a large amount of meat (especially jamón), and the majority of dishes have pork or chicken as their main ingredient; here in Andalucia, fish is also very popular.

The land for the station was acquired in 1880 and the work on the old station began by the Compañía de los Caminos de Hierro del Sur de España in 1890 and was completed in 1893 although the inauguration ceremony did not happen until the 23 of July 1895 with the line Guadix to Almería.

Popular festivals in Albondón are Cabalgata de Reyes Magos, Día de Andalucia, Semana Santa, Romería de San Isidro and Fiestas Mayores de San Luis Rey de Francia.

Excursions from Nerja and guided tour in and around Nerja: excursion to Caminito del Rey, mountain routes, walk to rio Chillar, Mudejar white villages, olive oil route, muscat raisin route and more.

It can be quite a culture shock to up sticks and live abroad. Many people decide to settle in Andalucia, after many years of spending pleasant vacations in this beautiful part of Spain. However, if you have been used to hotels, rented accommodation or perhaps staying with friends and family.

In 1973, a new bridge was built, given the insecurity offered by the previous Puente de Hierro de Eiffel, due to the excessive weight of the trains loaded with ore. It was built according to more modern construction techniques, based on reinforced concrete.

The two leaves that give this species its name (diphylla) are arranged alternately, clasping the thin green stem. The lower of the two leaves is heart-shaped and larger than the similarly shaped upper leaf. Up to 45 sessile greenish-yellow flowers are borne on a one-sided stem, with the tips of the petals curved backwards and a lower 3-lobed lip.

Málaga Airport is the fourth most important airport in Spain after Madrid, Barcelona and Palma de Mallorca. It is the top international airport in the south of Spain, handling 85% of the international air traffic in Andalucia.

New Tina's Bar opened during the tourist boom of the 1960s (formerly known as Sheila's Bar) and this small bar, still in the original building is popular with tourists. Offering all the usual bottled and draught beers, cocktails, alcopops and shots, Tina's attracts a younger crowd and is particularly busy over the weekends.

Built in 1580, the church contains several valuable and ancient images inside, including one of the Immaculate Conception attributed to the school of Alonso Cano.

The prodigious building efforts that have turned Torremolinos into a highly urbanised area are also offset by the recent emergence of numerous small public gardens. More than one thousand species of trees have been planted in the town, ranging from the exotic magnolia and banana tree, to vibrantly colourful beds of roses and azaleas.

You can save money on education at all stages in Andalucia - even for adults and third-age students. Beginning with nursery, it is not hard to find municipally-subsidised care that might cost less than 100 euros per month - slightly more if your child stays for meals. Pre-school (Infantil) is now offered free of charge in most municipalities, and takes place on primary school campuses.

The walls of Arjona date from the Almohad period. They originally had about 22 towers, as well as too distinct additional stone towers, one of which was octagonal. The fortress or main fortified enclosure is located at one end of the hill’s plateau.

El Bosque de las Maravillas ( The wonderful forest) is by Zosen y Mina Hamada and located in upper part of Calle Terraza, 152. The visiting artists are from Japan and Argentina and live in Barcelona. Their passion for colour and free forms has lead them to collaborate on various murals. Their works include murals, painting on material, and illustrating books. This mural won first prize in the 'Inaugural International Mural Competition of Estepona - 2017'.

This mural has been removed from the official list published by the Estepona Tourist Office

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Andalucian cuisine is generally simple and tasty. In this section you'll find recipes that bring the flavours of this region to your kitchen no matter where you are in the world.

About Andalucía: History, Gastronomy, Economy, Statistics, People, Culture, Media and Government.

There are various small chapels throughout Lanjarón.

Linekers Lounge is situated on the second line at Puerto Banus, Linekers is one of the most famous bars in the port. Enjoy the unique atmosphere of the largest bar in Puerto Banus, where every night live sports from around the world are broadcast on huge plasma screens. Hen and stag parties are one of Lineker´s specialities and there is also a fabulous VIP area available for hire.

Gibraltar's clubs, organisations and associations are an excellent way to get to know this area and it's people more intimately. For more information and a full listing contact the Gibraltar Tourist Board on Tel: +350 20045000 or Ministry of Culture on Tel: +350 20048063