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Sierro sits in a small corner of the Almerian mountain range. The traces of previous ages are captured in its well-preserved streets, which are so narrow that cars cannot pass. This means that the village is entirely pedestrianised, with breathable air free from pollution. It has around 380 inhabitants.
The caves of Nerja also attract a large number of tourists. Nerja is situated at the eastern tip of the Costa Del Sol, 50km away from Málaga. It is a picturesque fishing town which has done very well in avoiding the construction of concrete high-rise buildings which crowd some of the other coastal resorts in this area of Spain.
La Carlota is named after King Carlos III, who founded the present day town in a desert area known as La Parilla in an attempt to re-populate the area. The area attracted immigrants from central Europe, a fact that can still be seen in the facial features of the local descendants of these, mainly German, founders. It has around 14, 000 inhabitants.
Golf courses in Jerez are challenging yet fun for even the least experienced of golfers.
The Tourist Office is located in the Town Hall of Rágol, opening from Monday to Friday.
And the big question of the day is… “What is my boarding gate number? Regardless of the boarding gate number stamped on your boarding pass – if there is a gate number – your actual departure gate could change. Therefore it is essential to keep a watchful eye on the information screens throughout the airport.
Although small, Padules offers many highlights including an exciting natural environment to explore and its whimsical church, which features armchairs made from the trunks of chestnut trees. Visitors to Padules shouldn’t leave without trying the rosé wine made from a traditional recipe. It has about 410 inhabitants.
A fascinating history of this pivotal point in Spanish and European history, this is an important new look at the conquest of Granada The sultanate of Granada was the last bastion of Islamic rule in Western Europe. Situated in the mountainous regions of Southern Spain, it survived and even prospered for over two and a half centuries and was then overwhelmed in less than a decade.
Unveiled in 2010, this sculpture by Venancio Sánchez pays tribute to Francisco Lucilo Carvajal, philanthropist and founder of the Carvajal Foundation. It is located in Plaza de España, Albolote.
Sierra de Aracena is the large comarca (area) in the north of Huelva Province. It covers part of the Sierra Morena mountain range that spans accross most of northern Andalucia.
Andalucía is renowned for its magnificent heritage of art and culture. Throughout the region, there are museums, historical monuments and galleries devoted to this historical tradition. However, it is important to remember that it is a tradition that continues to flourish today with some of the finest painters and artists in the world exhibiting their work at galleries throughout the major cities.
Real Club Valderrama maintained its reputation as one of the toughest stops on the European Tour as just five players broke par during the first round of the Estrella Damm N.A. Andalucía Masters. Four competitors share the lead on two under par as the field battled windy conditions in Sotogrande at the notoriously tricky 1997 Ryder Cup venue.
As of July last year, bullfighting in Catalonia is banned, joining the Canary Islands in bidding goodbye to La Fiesta. There are strong anti-bloodsports movements in other parts of Spain - even Andalucia, which is considered its home (see FACT IV) - though it remains to be seen if or when these people will achieve their aim in ensuring that trajes de luces (suits of lights, worn by bullfighters) only appear as museum pieces. An estimated 150,000 people are employed in the sport in Spain, from bull-breeders to suit makers.
El Ejido is one of the most popular tourist destinations along the Almerian coast for beaches and sunshine, with an interesting artistic and cultural heritage for visitors to enjoy. The area also offers a rich natural setting in the Reserve of Punta Entinas-Sabinar, a complex of dunes, beaches and lagoons which is home to various, mainly aquatic, birds.
Santa Bárbara de Casa is situated very north of El Andevalo and has a large surface area covering 144km². It has 1093 inhabitants. From the dolmens of "La Zarcita" and its history there is very little data about the history. It is however known that the inhabitants of Santa Bárbara de Casa were fearless and decided to inhabit the once border to Portugal, which lacked security.
The weather forecast for the next few days for Cogollos de Guadix.
Martín de la Jara sits on the border between the province of Seville and the province of Málaga. Here you will also find one of the biggest salt lakes in Seville. It has about 2,700 inhabitants.
News pages on Andalucia.com and lists with links to the websites of the main provincial newspapers published in Andalucia.
Festivals in Abrucena: Cabalgata de Reyes Magos, Hogueras de San Antón, La Candelaria, Día de Andalucía, Jueves Lardero and Semana Santa.
Andalucia is filled with fascinating cultural events throughout the year. Whilst many of these festivals take place on the date indicated each year, others move slightly in relation to the day of the week or the religious calendar or occasionally weather.
