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San José is well-known for its natural beauty and prestine beaches. Way off the beaten track, this idyllic resort is located right next to the Cabo de Gata Nature Reserve. Having managed to avoid the onslaught of high-rise apartment blocks and hotels that so often dominate the Spanish coastal towns.
Retamar is one of the coastal suburban towns of the city of Almería. With easy access to the airport and ample holiday apartments, it provides visitors from Spain and further afield with an ideal base from which to explore the Almerian cost. The town has around 7,000 inhabitants. The neighbourhood of Retamar has existed for just over 30 years.
One of the longest-running festivals in Andalucia, this weekend blues and rock event in Cazorla the mountain village in the Sierra de Cazola Natural park, Jaen Province, started in 1994. Many famous names, including Mick Taylor, Otis Grand and Dr Feelgood, have honoured the festival over the years.
To get an idea of the sights and sounds of Semana Santa in Seville, watch this video. Under the blue cloth, which acts as a skirt for the paso (float), are 36 men called costaleros, all bent double, with padding on their necks to carry the 2000-kg float with its statues of Jesus and supporting characters.
Hans Christian Andersen is perhaps a surprising figure to be associated with Andalucía. Known as a poet, playwright and novelist, he is most synonymous with the fairy tales he penned, many of which, although having universal appeal, display a very Nordic character.
Tucked away in the heart of Málaga’s historic centre, at No. 8 Calle San Juan, lies a truly extraordinary find for the curious traveler: a family-run shop steeped in tradition and devotion, dedicated entirely to the sale of religious artifacts. Specialising in items for Holy Week (Semana Santa), Corpus Christi, and Christmas, this shop is more than just a place of commerce—it is a living testament to the city's spiritual and cultural heritage..
Málaga's Holy Week celebrations were declared to be of interest to International Tourism in 1965 and they have also obtained the regional stamp of approval "Fiesta of National Interest". Thousands of visitors from across Spain and abroad come to follow the processions throughout the city's historic centre.
Tivoli World was the largest family entertainment theme park on the Costa del Sol. It is currenly closed. It is located in the heart of Arroyo de la Miel, Benalmadena.
Islantilla is the small neighbouring resort to La Antilla with a wide, sandy beach and some excellent seafood restaurants. It has about 1200 inhabitants.
Cartaya is a small town located a few km inland fromt he coast on and close to the Rio Piedras. The centre of the old town has a beautiful historical and artistic heritage. Cartaya is set in a natural rural environment with beaches, pine forests and marshland. El Rompido is the pretty costal village and local holiday resort on the coast within the municipal district. Cartaya has about 19, 100 inhabitants.
Ayamonte is situated on the estuary of the Río Guadiana, second longest river in Andalucia. Ayamonte's development has been inextricably linked to its position on the border with Portugal and has more foreign tourists than other locations on the Costa de la Luz, partly due to its proximity to the Algarve and its position far west on the Andalusian coast. It has about 19, 600 inhabitants.
Weather for the next few days in Calicasas
Popular festivals in Calicasas are Cabalgata Reyes Magos, Carnavales, Semana Santa, Día de la Cruz, Fiestas Patronales en Honor de Nuestra Señora del Rosario and Día de la Patrona.
Bertha was born in Germany in 1858 and came to Granada at the age of twelve. She had an older brother called Fernando, who became the German consul in Granada. Her participation in the Institución Libre de Enseñanza was remarkable. She also took part in the feminist struggle and managed, with little success, her father's factory, of which she was the main heir when he died.
There is a bus service from Calicasas to Granada City using the local bus company.
The bus stop in Calicasa is on Calle Granada.
Matalascañas is a popular destination for beach lovers and visitors to the Parque Nacional de Donaña. It has a number of hotels and hostals or guesthouses, providing lovely places to stay. The hotels in Matalascañas are usually bigger, resort-style hotels with swimming pools and direct access to the beach.
There is a bus service from Pulianas to Granada City using the local bus company.
There are various bus stops in Pulianas.
There is a bus service from Alfacar to Granada City using the local bus company.
There are various bus stops around Alfacar.
The Santiago Hospital is a national monument projected by Andrés de Vandelvira from 1562 to1575.
There are two main conference centres in Jaen city. These are the Recinto de Ferias y Exposiciones de Jaen, Palacio de Congresos y Exposiciones Hospital San Juan de Dios. A third is in the nearby town of Ubeda; Centro de Congresos Hospital de Santiago-Úbeda
