Osuna – the sleepy renaissance village in Seville Province
The parking attendant greeted us with a warm smile, as we got out of the car. After over 3 hours …
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Cortijo de los Frailes, Almeria
A simmering feud between two families in 1930s Andalucía was the inspiration for Federico Garcia Lorca‘s classic play, the ‘Blood …
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Tranquility in hidden Europe – ‘La Almenda y El Gitano’, near Agua Amargas, Almeria, Andalucia
The dry heat is glorious; we’re in Almeria, the eastern province of Andalucía. It’s not well known, and most know …
Read MoreNatural & organic fruit and veg market – Coin (Malaga province)
Today I was introduced to the local natural and organic fruit and veg market in Coín. My guide and vegetarian, organic food evangelist was Natalie, vegetarian food writer, cook, stylist and restaurant consultant.
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Picking almonds – surprisingly therapeutic
This evening I enjoyed some peace and solitude, picking almonds from the trees around the cortijo. The temperature was so …
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Andalucía’s Range of Light – the magnificent natural park of Cazorla, Segura and Las Villas
Once you arrive in Cazorla you are struck by the sheer scale of this vast area of protected nature. The …
Read MoreHot and steamy! Alhama de Granada, Thermal Spa town, Andalucia
A visit to the inland thermal spa town of Alhama de Granada is worth the demanding journey to discover …
Read MoreFiesta celebrating the patron saint of agriculture and farming – Romeria de San Isidre in Sentenil, Ronda
Today, as we were heading to south towards Ronda to have lunch with the family, we got caught up in …
Read MoreThe stunning La Donana National Park nature reserve & El Rocia, Huelva Province
For years I have wanted to experience La Doñana National Park. Located in the west of Andalucía, in the province …
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Easter Sunday in Tolox, Sierra de las Nieves
It’s no secret that Spain, especially here in the south, commemorates the festival of Easter in a big way. Semana …
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