Leaving the mountain rivers for the desert – Almeria
Before we leave the lush landscape of the Sierra Nevada natural park, we visited a small organic winery, Cortijo el …
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From gassy springs to green sheep – the mountain villages of the Taha Valley, Alpujarras, Granada
From Lanjaron the road winds north easterly, through the quintessentially Andalusian mountain villages of the Taha Valley, Alpujarras, in the …
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Cocktails and croquettas in the Alpujarras, Sierra Nevada
With its long hot summers, it comes as little surprise that Andalucía has such a seductively intoxicating selection of refreshing …
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Cakes and Mitres in Santa Fe, Granada
Twinned with its name sake in New Mexico in the States, Santa Fe is a small town near Granada in …
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A former frontier between two worlds – the ‘Sacred Empire’ of Montefrio, Granada
The view from the mountain road as you enter the valley is impressive. Turn another bend and there, perfectly framed …
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Five of my favourite hotels in Southern Spain – #luxurytravelpursuits review
After almost a decade my love affair with Andalucía is still in that blissful honeymoon stage; I’m still discovering things …
Read MoreSierra Nevada – ski & boarding in Andalucia
So we've arrived up in the ski resort of Sierra Nevada, which sits at about 2,400 metres. There are stunning …
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Sorolla – Gardens of Light – Jardines de Luz – Alhambra & Generalife Complex, Palace of Charles V – until 14 October 2012
In 1908 Joaquin Sorolla, the Valencian painter, came to Andalucía for the first time. The light was something totally new …
Read MoreGar-Anat Hotel de Peregrinos, Granada
Granada is a uniquely compelling city; its studenty, hippy vibe is a welcome contrast to the formality of a city …
Read MoreSalobrena – worth a visit – Costa Tropical, Granada
Although most of Salobreña’s old town has been rebuilt, the ‘old town’, which sits atop a prominence, overlooking rustic market …
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