From convents to carmenes – Granada’s ancient Albaicin, Andalucia
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.
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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 …
Read MoreOsuna – 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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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 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 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 …
Read MoreFollowing in the footsteps of barefoot monks – Ronda Wine Tourism – Enoturismo – Bodega Descalzos Viejos
A favourite for Costa summer day trippers, the ancient citadel of Ronda, found atop a precipitous outcrop of rock, known …
Read MoreThe Arab Baths of Ronda, Andalucia, Spain
In Ronda’s San Miguel neighbourhood, at the foot of the ancient city walls of the town’s Islamic medina are the …
Read MoreDiscovering Jardin Nazari – El Jardin de los Sentidos – the garden of the five senses
Take the old road from the coast towards Granada that snakes through dramatic landscapes and one will discover the picturesque …
Read MoreThe ancient church at Bobastro, ‘La Cuidad de Omar Ibm Hafsun’ 5DQFWFQG9XGH
Despite it being early November, the sun is warming on our backs as we hike up the few hundred metres …
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