The Parque Natural de las Sierras de Cazorla, Segura and Las Villas, which covers some 214,000 hectares and a staggering fifth of the Jaen province in central Andalucia, is actually more difficult to reach than perceived on the map. With the whole of the park being higher than 600 metres you are forced up bumpy,
There are many highlights to holidaying in Majorca, but one of them has to be the remarkably juicy fruit the island produces, which is notably better than the fruit we buy in the UK. Tomatoes, peaches and melons have to be the fruit which is considerably tastier on the island of Majorca or anywhere else
If you are looking to rent a villa in Andalucia and want to make sure you stay well away from the ‘concrete jungles’, then you may want to consider heading off to Huerta de las Vegas to experience a magical getaway in the most stunning of settings. If peace, privacy, tranquillity and harmony, away from
By discovering a spot of exceptional beauty embraced with unique and unusual wildlife which has remained unbeknown to you for almost five years, makes you realize just how immense, spectacular and extraordinary Spain’s sierras actually are. Situated where the provinces of Almeria and Granada meet to the east of Andalucia, lies the Sierra de Baza,
Tucked away inland behind the costas and a myriad of mountains, lie three of Europe’s most culturally enriching cities – Cordoba, Granada and Sevilla. For many, old Andalucia epitomises Spain: Bullfights, Moors, gypsies and flamenco dancing. For centuries, Andalucia was one of the poorest parts of Spain, but because of its past and deep-founded love
For the last 20 years Catalonia has celebrated its day of national pride on September 11. This historical date refers back to September 11 in 1714, when Barcelona, following a 13-month siege, surrendered to the Castilian and French soldiers. There are many regions of Spain, all of which are distinct in landscape, history and culture,
Andalucia is notorious for its bizarre and wacky festivals and none more so than the Feria de Cascamorras held in the historical market towns of Baza and Guadix, in the province of Granada. The event takes place on the 6th September each year. One extraordinary image that stands out when you visit the town of Baza
In Andalucia (Costa Del Sol) golf is big business and no large holiday complex or new housing estate, it seems, is complete without a golf course attached to it. Golf tourism is one of Andalucia’s biggest prides and despite Spain being on the brink of economic disaster, with unemployment rates plummeting, the tourist industry in turmoil,
Made famous by Salavdor Dali and his description of a “perfect and dreamy town”, the small fishing village of Cadaques, in the north-east corner of Spain, is being recreated 6,500 miles to the east, by Chinese developers in Xiamen Bay, China. For decades Cadaques, with its translucent bay, gentle sea breezes, astonishing light and home
A legacy of long and idle afternoons dreamily dozing the day away after a heavy lunch and too much wine has been part of the Spanish culture for many, many years. Time does seem to move at a different speed in Spain, and for those visiting the country who are used to a faster “9
