Weekend in the country – the sleepy charms of Cartajima and its valley of chestnut trees
I’ve always felt at home on the Continent. Maybe because I watched too many old movies set in Italy and …
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Familiar sights seen a-fresh through another’s eyes – Sierra de las Nieves
Having had a place in the foothills of the Sierra de las Nieves for a decade now, sometimes I take …
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Immerse yourself in an Andalusian Spa
The Romans made bathing an integral part of their culture, so understandably when they occupied Iberia they were quick to …
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Luxury in Old Town Marbella – Hotel Claude
I don’t often make notes on Marbella, but when I do, it’s usually here in Old Town. It’s one of …
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Five of the best villas and cortijos in Andalucia
Contrary to perceived wisdom, Andalucia is so much more than package holidays and all-inclusive resorts. With Europe’s best climate, stunning …
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Malaga’s 16th Festival of Film
Running till Saturday 27th, is the 2013 Malaga Film Festival, with screenings Cine Albeniz, Cervantes Theatre, and the Echegaray Theatre. …
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Picasso of Malaga – Earliest Works – running ’till June 6th 2013
Picasso de Málaga. Earliest Works maps this period of the budding artist and his family. It brings together an outstanding …
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Semana Santa (Holy Week), Easter 2013 in Andalucía, Spain
I’m often asked about the Holy Week here in Spain. It’s truly one of the most extraordinarily Spanish cultural events …
Read MoreArt Gaucin – Open Studios – May 24-26 and May 31 – June 2
This year's Open Studios by ArtGaucin are to be held over the weekends of May 24-26 and May 31 – …
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Wild flowers around Cortijo de las Nieves
The rain over the past few days has kicked off the spring wild flower season. (Wild lupins) (Serapsis orchid) 3 …
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