Andalucia Diary – Seasonal Travel Notes

La Mairena to Ojen – for tree huggers

So, summer seems to have returned! Yesterday had to be a beach day, but today, it was "a warm-up" hike, …

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Discovering new “rincones” of Ronda

Having a Rondeño partner means that by ex-pat standards I know the town better than most – yet each time …

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Messina Restaurant

Originally this restaurant was nestled in Old Town Marbella, with just a few tables. Now Skina has taken the location …

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Zahara de los Atunes – sunday lunch in the Chiringuito

September brings with it fresher Poniente winds & clearer skies. The beaches are emptier and it’s when us locals get …

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Weekend in Seville

Saturday night in an Andalucian city has a New Year’s Eve feel about it and that’s certainly true in Seville, …

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Conil de la Frontera – a day on the beach

Sand, sea and….splendid seafood at my all time favourite venta, Fontanilla…

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El Mirador & Tarifa

Yep, it's true I never get bored of this view. I think it´s probably the most popular pic I post …

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Santiago Del Calvario Restaurante, C/ Calvario 40 29120 Alhaurin El Grande, Tel: 952 499 057 (“Santiagos”)

Santiago Del Calvario Restaurante, or simply "Santiago's" as regulars refer to it, is a real gem.  Tucked away in Alhaurin …

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