High above the ‘Sotogrande set’ – the hilltop citadel of Castellar de la Frontera (Castellar Viejo)
Rich, green ‘centenarios’ cork oak trees spread out in all directions, spilling down to the edge of the Guadarranque reservoir. …
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‘Feria de Malaga’ – Malaga’s annual summer fair 17th – 24 August 2013
This month the streets of Malaga are scented with jasmine; it’s August and time for the city’s annual fair, the …
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Welcome to Andalucia Diary
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Beach life Marbella – favourite restaurants, beach bars and chiringuitos on the coast
Despite the crowds, traffic and heat, I still enjoy summer on the coast. Towards the end of each day, as …
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‘Virgen del Carmen…guapa!!’ – celebrating the patron saint of fishermen, sailors and coastal communities
It’s that time of year again, when along the coast fireworks light up the sky and the streets are filled …
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Weekend in the country – the sleepy charms of Cartajima and its valley of chestnut trees
I’ve always felt at home on the Continent. Maybe because I watched too many old movies set in Italy and …
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Green innovation in Chiclana de la Frontera
Green and sometimes a bit on the smelly side, algae is usually no friend to the coastal communities of Andalucía, …
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Luna Flamenca de Gauro – Flameco festival in Gauro, 19, 20 July, Malaga Province
If you want to experience some authentic Andalusian flamenco, away from the coast and the over priced restaurants and contrived …
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Familiar sights seen a-fresh through another’s eyes – Sierra de las Nieves
Having had a place in the foothills of the Sierra de las Nieves for a decade now, sometimes I take …
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Immerse yourself in an Andalusian Spa
The Romans made bathing an integral part of their culture, so understandably when they occupied Iberia they were quick to …
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