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Monthly Archive for: ‘July, 2013’

Sailors

‘Virgen del Carmen…guapa!!’ – celebrating the patron saint of fishermen, sailors and coastal communities

It’s that time of year again, when along the coast fireworks light up the sky and the streets are filled …

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Chestnut Woodlands Surrounding Cartajima Near Ronda Andalusia

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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Aqualia

Green innovation in Chiclana de la Frontera

Green and sometimes a bit on the smelly side, algae is usually no friend to the coastal communities of Andalucía, …

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Guaro Andalucia Diary

Luna Flamenca de Gauro – Flameco festival in Gauro, 19, 20 July, Malaga Province

If you want to experience some authentic Andalusian flamenco, away from the coast and the over priced restaurants and contrived …

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Copyright Kate Ballbach.com Choosing Artisan Products In Andalucia

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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Thermas De Carratraca Villa Padierna Spain

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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