Andalucia.com Newsletter Autumn 2024 |
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Autumn and Winter in Andalucia 2025
Autumn in Andalucía is a season of golden light and is the perfect time to explore the region’s varied landscapes and traditions at a slower pace.
In this newsletter we journey through the dramatic limestone formations of El Torcal de Antequera, explore the contemporary design of La Almazara olive oil mill in Ronda and explore the regions Christmas and Holiday festivities.
We’ll also tempt you with Dulces del Convento, the exquisite sweets and cakes handmade by local nuns, and share some fascinating facts about the historic Alhambra Palace in Granada standing at the foot of Spain's highest mountain range, the Sierra Nevada.
Browse our newsletter and explore Andalucia this season.
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El Torcal de Antequera
Striking limestone rock formations
Just outside Antequera, the El Torcal Natural Area is one of Andalucía’s most striking landscapes — a surreal world of weather-sculpted limestone towers and labyrinthine rock formations. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, El Torcal offers a choice of well-marked walking trails for all levels, revealing panoramic views and a sense of ancient mystery. El Torcal is nature at its most dramatic, whether you’re hiking among the twisted stone pillars or spotting birds of prey and wild goats.
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LA Almazara Olive Oil Mill
Ronda, Málaga
Discover a fusion of tradition and avant-garde design at the recently opened LA Almazara, a breathtaking olive oil mill created by renowned designer Philippe Starck.
Set in the hills above Ronda, this striking space celebrates the art and tradition of olive oil through modern architecture and sensory storytelling.
Visitors can learn about the culture, history and tradition of one of the quintessential elements of Andalusian culture, Extra Virgin Olive Oil - EVOO.
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Marco Property Services
Costa del Sol Real Estate
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Interview
Artist Ara Starck
Multi-disciplinary storyteller with a focus on large scale painting installations.
We caught up with Ara Starck in Ronda where her vast immersive mural has transformed the ceiling of La Almaraza Olive Oil Mill.
Working both independently and alongside her father Phillipe Starck she has created a powerful visual narrative for this industrial space.
Ara shares her vision and inspiration for this monumental
30m by 30m canvas.
Christmas Festivals in Andalucia
The Christmas Holiday Season
Las Fiestas
Andalucía sparkles with warmth and tradition in December and January as Christmas festivities take place. Starting in mid December, towns and villages glow with festive lights, and in many homes nativity scenes are set up in expectation. The seasonal sweet biscuits, mantecados and polvorones, made earlier in the Autumn in Estepa, are traditionally enjoyed over the holiday season.
Discover more recipes and traditions of the Andalusian Christmas season, which continues into the New Year and culminates with Three Kings’ Day on January 6th.
Gastronomy in Andalucia
Dulces de Convento
Traditional convent-made sweet treats
Discover one of Andalucía’s sweetest traditions — Dulces de Convento. Across the region, convents bake handmade cakes, biscuits, and sweets crafted from centuries-old recipes. Each nunnery offers its own delicious specialties, blending devotion and artistry into treats that capture the true flavour of Andalucia.
Ara shares her vision and inspiration for this monumental
30m by 30m canvas.
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Alhambra
Discover Five Fascinating Facts about the Alhambra
Granada is home to the Alhambra Palace, one of the most visited monuments in Spain. This complex of Arabic and Christian palaces and gardens reflects the history of different faith communities and their impact on Spanish cultural heritage.
Explore some fascinating facts about this UNESCO World Heritage site and its timeless blend of cultures and stories.
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