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Olives

Andalusian Olive Harvesting and Picking – back in fashion

The valley was teeming with activity; the warm autumn sun had brought families and friends out to the countryside to …

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Discovering Jardin Nazari – El Jardin de los Sentidos – the garden of the five senses

Take the old road from the coast towards Granada that snakes through dramatic landscapes and one will discover the picturesque …

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The ancient church at Bobastro, ‘La Cuidad de Omar Ibm Hafsun’ 5DQFWFQG9XGH

Despite it being early November, the sun is warming on our backs as we hike up the few hundred metres …

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Malaga’s Tapas Competition – Concorso de Tapas 2011

There are few pleasures that can compare to sitting up at a zinc bar, drinking great wine, enjoying tasty morsels …

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Laguna de Fuente de Piedra – Andalucía’s Flamingo Lagoon

All Saints Day, November 1st, is probably not really the best time to see Andalucía’s flamingos. Yet, pretty much all …

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Seville Province – Introductory travel notes by Andrew Forbes

The cultural, artistic and financial hub of Southern Spain, Seville is also the Capital of Andalucía. This monumental city, rich …

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Huelva Province – Introductory travel notes by Andrew Forbes

Bordering Portugal, Huelva province is the most westerly in Andalucía. Its stunning, well preserved beaches run for kilometres, continuing across …

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Tarifa Beach Andrew Forbes Andalucia Diary

Cadiz Province – Introductory travel notes by Andrew Forbes

Cádiz is a wonderful province rich in natural beauty. Along its eastern border runs the immense ‘Alcornocales Natural Park’. This …

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