Caves, canyons, castles…and croquetas – a day out in Ardales & Teba
It was an early start this chilly Sunday morning. Our first stop was to meet our guide at the visitor …
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Guaro’s ‘Dia del Almendro’ 27 January, 2013
Since Christmas the almond trees for which Guaro is renowned have been in blossom; normally these old, twisted trees burst …
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Osuna – Renaissance bling in the Hidden Andalucia
This remarkable town is chockful of ancient architecture; the university, monasteries and churches full of priceless sacred art. You can …
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Casarobonela – the Hidden Andalucia beyond the tourist trail
A cold beer, a glass of Rioja, and three tapas…how much do you think that should set you back? 10 …
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Cañon de las Buitreras – Vultures’ Canyon – Vultures´Gorge -Hiking in Grazalema, west of Ronda, Andalucia
A friend and I just completed quite a hefty hike – a 15km round trip to discover the impressive ‘Cañon …
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‘Polvorones’, ‘Roscos’, ‘Alfajores’ and ‘Mantecados’ – Malaga Province’s Christmas Treats
With the arrival of December has come a polar cold front. The Sierra de las Nieves have a dusting of …
Read MoreAn Andalusian Funeral
Last week my Spanish grandmother-in-law died; she was 96. I had got to know her over the past 8 years; …
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Ronda to Gaucin – the autumn beauty of the Genal Valley
I’ve met online some interesting people through Blipfoto and yesterday I met up with two of my fellow Blippers for …
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All Saints Day – Yunquera and El Burgo, Sierra de las Nieves
Today is Dia de Todos Los Santos – All Saints Day. Traditionally this is when everyone goes to the cemetery …
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Cactus Botanical Garden, Sierra de las Nieves – Jardín Botanico de Cactus y Otras Suculentas ‘Mora i Bravard’
Collected with passion and some degree of obsession, these striking and sometimes very rare cactus and succulents now call a small Andalusian mountain village home.
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