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A former frontier between two worlds – the ‘Sacred Empire’ of Montefrio, Granada

Apr 19, 2013 | Andrew Forbes | Al-Andalus Heritage, Granada Province, Hidden Andalucia, Towns & Cities

The view from the mountain road as you enter the valley is impressive. Turn another bend and there, perfectly framed …

Eat, Sleep, Love; Cordoba

Apr 19, 2013 | Andrew Forbes | Al-Andalus Heritage, Cordoba Province, Hidden Andalucia, Restaurants & Cuisine, Towns & Cities

Intriguing, beguiling, seductive; the Andalusian provincial capital of Córdoba offers a fascinating and indulgent short break High walls, with crumbling …

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Snapshots from Cordoba

Apr 08, 2013 | Andrew Forbes | Activities, Al-Andalus Heritage, Cordoba Province, Culture & Entertainment, Hidden Andalucia, Hotels & Accommodation, Restaurants & Cuisine, Towns & Cities

Córdoba, capital of its province of the same name, is certainly one of Andalucía’s more mysterious provincial capitals. Not served …

Arabia in Andalucia – the secrets of Cordoba’s Medina Azahara

Mar 20, 2013 | Andrew Forbes | Al-Andalus Heritage, Cordoba Province, Hidden Andalucia

Buried for almost a millennium, the ancient palatial city of Madīnat az-Zahrā, probably the most stunning mediaeval Islamic city outside …

Andalucía’s Liquid Gold – Olive oil tasting in Jaén Province

Mar 09, 2013 | Andrew Forbes | Activities, Hidden Andalucia, Jaen Province, Restaurants & Cuisine

Experience Jaén, from its Renaissance cities to its natural parks, experiencing some of the world’s best olive oil on the …

Wild flowers around Cortijo de las Nieves

Mar 06, 2013 | Andrew Forbes | Guaro - The Village of the Luna Mora, Hidden Andalucia, Malaga Province

The rain over the past few days has kicked off the spring wild flower season. (Wild lupins) (Serapsis orchid) 3 …

‘The Moor’s Last Sigh’ – revisiting the enigmatic Albaicin quarter of Granada

Mar 01, 2013 | Andrew Forbes | Al-Andalus Heritage, Granada Province, Hidden Andalucia

Granada’s Albaicin district is marking 1000 years of history; an enigmatic quarter that continues to be an inspiration to artists, …

From convents to carmenes – Granada’s ancient Albaicin, Andalucia

Feb 28, 2013 | Andrew Forbes | Al-Andalus Heritage, Granada Province, Hidden Andalucia, Towns & Cities

So often viewed from the towers and terraces of the extraordinary Alhambra citadel, yet so rarely explored, the Albaicin and the adjacent ‘gitano’ district of Sacromonte still retain some of the essence of romantic Andalucía.