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Monthly Archive for: ‘January, 2013’

Travelling The Silver Way – Spain’s Ruta de la Plata from Andalucia to Asturias

The ‘Silver Route’ is one of Europe’s early trading and pilgrimage ways, linking the Bay of Biscay in the north …

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Guaro’s ‘Dia del Almendro’ 27 January, 2013

Since Christmas the almond trees for which Guaro is renowned have been in blossom; normally these old, twisted trees burst …

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Parador – Antequera

Just a quick note about the Parador at Antequera; it’s a favourite of ours. We first discovered it when work …

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Osuna – Renaissance bling in the Hidden Andalucia

This remarkable town is chockful of ancient architecture; the university, monasteries and churches full of priceless sacred art. You can …

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Seville – and the magnificent Hotel Alfonso XIII

Today we arrived in Seville. Leaving some chilly, overcast wether on the coast, we arrived in the mild and sunny …

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Casarobonela – the Hidden Andalucia beyond the tourist trail

A cold beer, a glass of Rioja, and three tapas…how much do you think that should set you back? 10 …

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Five of my favourite hotels in Southern Spain – #luxurytravelpursuits review

After almost a decade my love affair with Andalucía is still in that blissful honeymoon stage; I’m still discovering things …

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