Tasting wine, in the shade of an Holm Oak… at La Melonera
As you walk into the strikingly contemporary Ronda bodega, ‘La Melonera’ you are greeted by a large artwork – it …
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Wild flowers around Cortijo de las Nieves
The rain over the past few days has kicked off the spring wild flower season. (Wild lupins) (Serapsis orchid) 3 …
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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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Easter Sunday in Tolox, Sierra de las Nieves
It’s no secret that Spain, especially here in the south, commemorates the festival of Easter in a big way. Semana …
Read MoreOjen – Malaga White Village – Inland Marbella, Andalucia
Today are the elections for Andalucia's regional government – so an important time for the autonomous region. Although we live …
Read MorePaseo Sancha, Malaga capital, Andalucia, Spain
This is one of my favourite streets in Malaga. After a relaxing lunch in the new port I took a …
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 MoreVintage hydro electric station, Rio Grande, Sierra de las Nieves
Exactly two years ago, whilst walking along the Rio Grande near our weekend place, in the Sierra de las Nieves …
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Malaga’s stunning new look port – El Palmeral de las Sorpresas
Feliz Año Nuevo a todos! After a splendid New Year’s Eve in Malaga capital, this morning we enjoyed a walk …
Read More‘The Magic of Andalucia’ – Introductory travel notes by Andrew Forbes
The sixteenth century renaissance Palace of Villalón, found in the heart of Málaga’s historic city centre, is home to part …
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