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 …
Read MoreGuaro’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 …
Read MoreParador – Antequera
Just a quick note about the Parador at Antequera; it’s a favourite of ours. We first discovered it when work …
Read MoreOsuna – 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 …
Read MoreSeville – 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 …
Read MoreCasarobonela – 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 …
Read MoreFive 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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