Day 1 – Staying at Hotel Reina Cristina – Hiking, Walking & Riding Mr Henderson’s Railway; a gourmet tour of the Hidden Andalucia
When taking the elevated motorway viaduct that sweeps down into the vast port of Algeciras, it is at first hard …
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Casa Mosaica – magical, artistic holiday property in the Gaucin
The uneven and cracked road heading inland to the vertiginous village of Gaucin causes even the most sturdy and robust …
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High above the ‘Sotogrande set’ – the hilltop citadel of Castellar de la Frontera (Castellar Viejo)
Rich, green ‘centenarios’ cork oak trees spread out in all directions, spilling down to the edge of the Guadarranque reservoir. …
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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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Troglodyte living – the bioclimatic cave houses of Guadix!
For me, the thought of troglodyte cavemen brings to mind either prehistoric man or those Captain Caveman cartoons. Yet in …
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Listen to the silence – rural accommodation in Cabo de Gata
I’ve written before about the interesting accommodation on offer in Almeria; it’s pretty much unlike anything else on offer in …
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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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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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