Snapshots from the past – Alcala al Real, one of Spain’s great citadels
There in the distance, beyond the blossoming cherry trees, was our first glimpse of the citadel; an ancient walled city; …
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Andalucía’s Range of Light – the magnificent natural park of Cazorla, Segura and Las Villas
Once you arrive in Cazorla you are struck by the sheer scale of this vast area of protected nature. The …
Read MoreJaen Province – Introductory travel notes by Andrew Forbes
It is impossible to mention Jaen without in the same sentence mentioning olive oil. It is the largest single producer …
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Forest boar, wild rabbit, and partridge – and that was just for dinner in Cazorla Natural Park
The sheer size and scale of Cazorla Natural Park reminds me of some the great national parks of North …
Read MoreRenaissance Weekend
The Moors has dominated much of Andalucía for centuries leaving a distinct and powerful architectural heritage.Yet, Andaluz also boasts a …
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Renaissance Andalucia – Ubeda and Baeza
The province of Jaen boasts two of Spain’s most remarkable renaissance towns, Úbeda and Baeza. Thanks to the relative lack …
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