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Hotels in the seaside resort of Benaldamena on the Costa del Sol make the most of their superb locations, with many rooms offering fantastic sea views. Hotels as equipped for holidays with outdoor swimming pools and other facilities. There is a wide variety of hotels, ranging from more luxurious resort-style hotels with all imaginable facilities.
Fish, meat, cheese, and fruit and vegetables: all fantastically fresh and at the best prices. If you enter the market with you eyes at street level, they will certainly raise to gaze in marvel at the stained glass window fit for any cathedral.
The city of Córdoba has a recipe all its own when it comes to the carnival. Whereas it is common to elect a King and Queen of the carnival, in Córdoba history is honoured with the selection of a Sultan and a Sultana. If you are a fan of carnival celebrations, this is definitely one corner of Andalucia worth exploring this time of year.
In December 2022, a new Spanish law came into force that requires towns and cities of a certain population to create low emission zones (Zonas de Bajas Emisiones, or ZBE) in their centres. This initiative is intended to help improve the air quality in towns and cities, and the health of their inhabitants.
The "Saca de las Yeguas" is an ancient tradition dating back to 1504, where over 1,500 semi-wild mares and foals are herded from Doñana's marshes to Almonte, Spain. This unique spectacle, held annually on June 26th, draws thousands as "yegüerizos" (breeders) guide the "troops" of horses through a scenic, marshy path.
Since the inauguration in 2003 a motley crew take part in this low budget alternative rally, which passes through Spain as part of its official route. The rally took place around New Year from 2003 to 2008.
This page details various Rural Hotels, Guesthouses and Bed & Breakfasts in the Serrania de Ronda. Ideal for an 'away from it all break', this section offers a list of rural accommodation as well as links to other pages of specific inland hotels.
Whatever your choice, these rural hotels will definitely help you to 'get away from it all'.
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Designated a natural park in 1989, the 12,128ha Sierra de Huétor is only a few kilometres northeast of the provincial capital of Granada, so it is a popular weekend destination for city dwellers. The mountainous area has dramatic geological features characteristic of limestone areas, with narrow ravines, steep cliffs, springs and caves, such as the Cueva del Agua.
King Fahiad Gardens are easily seen from the Golden Mile, they are just below the Saudi Arabian King's house and feature the white 'sword of Arabia' and a small lake with fountain. The photo above was taken around 1994 when the gardens were first inaugurated. Today they are much more mature andf the features are not so clearly defined.
The rental car industry is thriving in Andalucia thanks to a constant influx of tourists. An offshoot of this industry is a second hand car industry that features almost new cars that even come with a limited guarantee - all at a fraction of the cost of buying a new vehicle.
An example of a turreted palace house of medieval heritage, an anachronistic symbol of old warrior lineages, dating to the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. Residence of Pedro de Toledo y Leiva, First Marquis of Mancera, Captain and fifteenth Viceroy of Peru. /p>
The church lacks a tower and has a basilica structure with a single nave and a Mudejar roof. There is no evidence of the age of the church in this municipality, nor any significant data.
Antonio Ruiz Fernandezwas born into one of the large flamenco dynasties of Jerez de la Frontera in 1970; he is the grandson of Tia Juana la del Pipa, and son of Antonio el Pipa, both renowned flamenco dancers from the Santiago district of Jerez.
Festivals in Los Gallardos: Cabalgata de Reyes Magos, Mercado Medieval, Día de Andalucía, Carnavales, Semana Santa, Dia de la Vieja, Día del Libro, Fiesta de San Isidro, Fiesta en Honor a Nuestra Señora la Virgen del Carmen and San Miguel Arcángel.
Known for its excellent gastronomy and wide range of high-quality restaurants, as well as its grand selection of quality golf courses, unsurprisingly Benahavis attracts a vast number of tourists during the high season.The town has a deep history dating back to the Moorish era and some of the old arquitecture is still visible to this day.
Nagüeles beach is a very popular beach found on Marbella´s famous "Golden Mile" along the paseo maritimo. It is approximately 1.5km long and thank to a espigon (breakwater) at the west end, it is wider than others in the area as the sand is retained. Due to its massive popularity this beach is always very busy, especially during peak summer months.
This page provides information about the Los Guájares Tourist Office.
The abandoned mines date back to the nineteenth century, as does the Regas mill, which is still in operation today.
María del Monte Tejado Algaba is an Andalucian folk singer and TV and radio hostess. She's known as "La Reina de las Sevillanas" (The Queen of the Sevillanas).
