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Alcazar Sevilla
137 Reviews Surrounded by the cathedral, the Alcazar and the Royal Archives of India, this wide square is the main hub of all touristy movements in Seville. It has an image of the Virgin in the centre, but its...
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THE ALHAMBRA Granada
270 Reviews Tickets for the Alhambra were sold out for the entire month when we started queuing on 10 Apr 2011. A limited number of same day tickets was still available for the Generalife gardens. However,...
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Alcazaba Málaga
41 Reviews The meaning of the name in Arabic is citadel. It was built in 11th century by Moors, from what was a large Roman fort beforehand. The castle gradually climbs the hill for about 300 feet, and connects...
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Calle San Miguel Torremolinos
7 Reviews This year, I visited torremolinos again. I have gone from many years to torremolinos cause it´s got a lovely weather and it´s a small town so you can walk and see everything. In San miguel street,the...
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Old Town Marbella
63 Reviews Marbella's old town is very lovely with a lot of narrow streets with white houses, statues, fountains and churches. It contains a lot of small, interesting shops and I noticed how impeccable and...
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Beaches & Seafront Cadiz
21 Reviews By shortly after 1 PM we were aboard our ferry again and soon on our way back across Cadiz Bay. Although there was still quite a cool breeze out on the open water, we passed two or three small open...
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Cathedral / Mosque Córdoba
121 Reviews The Great Mosque at Córdoba is one of the world's architectural wonders, the most striking example of Islamic art in the West and also one of lasting importance because of its technical and aesthetic...
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Cuevas - Caves Nerja
20 Reviews Wednesday, March 21, 2001 While in Nerja, a must see activity is to visit the CUEVA DE NERJA the Nerja Caves, a 3000 years old cave with colossal Stalactites. Hans and I thoroughly enjoyed going...
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Bodegas Jerez de la Frontera
38 Reviews If you like sherry or indeed like free tastings of alcohol then Jerez will float your boat. There are sherry bodegas all over the place from huge places to small shop like operations. It's fun just to...
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Sohail Castle Fuengirola
6 Reviews The castle El Castillo Sohail has got an interesting story. It is located on a hill at the outskirt of Fuengirola and is 38 meters above sea level. The Carthaginians and Romans occupied it...
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Alcazaba Almería
12 Reviews The Alcazaba complex is entered through a watchtower that leads to the Puerta de la Justicia via some paved steps lined with a fine array of flora. Mauve bougainvillea, prickly pear, aloe vera,...
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Cathedral Sevilla
164 Reviews The only things that remain from the mosque built in the 12th century and replaced by the cathedral are the tower - Giralda - and the adjacent cloister, called Pateo de los Naranjos because it is all...
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THE ALHAMBRA: NASRID PALACES Granada
173 Reviews The Patio of the Lions (Patio de los Leones) is probably the most famous place of the Alhambra. It is so called because of the twelve lions that throw jets of water and which are part of the fountain...
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Gibralfaro Castle Málaga
28 Reviews The name has a meaning of "rock of light" that signified a previous lighthouse built by Phoenicians of this spot. The fortress that was built in 1300's to further protect the gentry of the Granada...
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Beaches Torremolinos
17 Reviews This next section was my favourite stretch of beach, we had left Playa La Carihuela and drifted onto Playa de Montemar. With its palmiere and colourful wooden boats, I was enticed off of the...
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Beaches and Promenade Marbella
30 Reviews I saw a photo of the elephants in Marbella on a VT-member's page and decided on that I had to see this. Carmen took me down to the beach to see these elephants. There are several elephants, one on...
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Cathedral Cadiz
30 Reviews Cadiz Cathedral was planned as a Baroque cathedral in the 18th century but was started in 1838, so the style was changed, incorporating more Neoclassical elements. Several Spanish noblemen are buried...
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STREETS AND PATIOS OF CÓRDOBA... Córdoba
24 Reviews Though Cordoba has many beautiful sights, especially the great Mezquita, one of the most beautiful things you will see there is the patios of the homes. Often you will be able to see from the street....
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Beaches Nerja
13 Reviews You have to go scuba diving if you visit any warm country ~ Id previously been diving and lucky enough to have be trained as a child by my step/dad as he was an instructor~ But going with Barny...
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Real Escuela Andaluza de Arte Ecuestre Jerez de la Frontera
12 Reviews If you like horses, well a bit more than if yours wins the 3.30 at Aintree then this is the place for you. Here the andalucian dancing horses perform (I think twice a day) in the main arena. Some of...
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Markets Fuengirola
7 Reviews The market site is really called '' the Fairground '' it is such a large and beautiful site that Iam sure it has many different events held here.What I do know is that Tuesday Market is held here for...
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Excursions Inland Almería
18 Reviews Walk around the wild west set and pretend you are a cowboy! Walk around the Mexico set and pretend you are out to get those gringos. You can rent horses and go off into the desert! You can watch a...
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Plaza de España Sevilla
101 Reviews In 1929 a very beautiful building was made near Maria Luísa park, for the Spanish-American Exhibition. Today it is used by the government, and it is a great detail, contrasting with the green of the...
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Albaicin Granada
80 Reviews Facing each other, two "twin sisters", the hills of Alhambra and Albaicin are the heart of Granada. You may either climb to the "poor" Albaicin and enjoy the large sights over the town, with the...
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Cathedral Málaga
30 Reviews The formal name is the Cathedral of Incarnation, and was consecrated in 1588, but construction took place over 250 years, all the way until 1782. It never got totally finished because only one tower...
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One of Andalucia's 'White Villages', it is located near Fuengirola in Malaga Province. The center of the village retains much of it's character, but its borders have many new villas. Worth a visit, but not the best of the white villages.
A coastal resort, east of Malaga. It's popular with package holidays from the UK. Night life in the summer months is good, but to me it does not offer too much. It does have some interesting caves and a viaduct a little outside the town, and just a few miles inland from Nerja is the beautiful white village of Frigiliana (a must visit if you are in the area). All this said it's a popular place with holiday makers, is much more quiet than the resorts west of Malaga and beaches are not so crowded.
Puerto Banus is famed throughout the world for being the district of Marbella, frequented by the rich and famous. It's marina is an indication of this, I dont think you will see such a huge collection of yatchs anywhere else in the world. But dont let this put you off if you are in the area, the nightlife is good and not as expensive as you would imagine. It also has a great shopping complex.
Sevilla is the gem in the crown of Andalucia, or of all of Spain for that matter. In this short paragraph I could not describe its many wonders. The home of Flamenco and with one of the most fascinating histories any city could have, it's buildings are testament to this. Sevilla has been affected by every group of Meditteranean peoples that have had an influence on Spain.All I can say is go an experience Sevilla, you will not be disappointed.
Located in the south of Andalucia in the province of Algeciras. Tarifa is known as the windy city due to exposure to to the Atlantic winds. As a result much of the area is used for watersports and aerial sports. It also has an interesting history being one of the last areas captured from the Moors and has many representative buildings from this period. Tthe beaches to the west are spectacular in their scenery and cleandliness. Also a good point from which to pop across on a short trip to Morroco, with a high speed ferry crossing.For more information please visit my Tarifa page..
or Generalife, around the Alhambra, roughly translated 'garden of paradise or gardens of feast"at Generallife, the water plays out its full potential. beautiful ponds and fountains in harmony with Cypres and Palm trees as well as general plants and shrubs. though its very dry in Andalucia, these Gardens are amazingly cared for and welcome anybody.on the road, is a different kettle of fish. nonetheless, always good for a break and a picnic in the shade of an old castle.this brought back my childhood memories from an other place I know so well, Maria Laach, Monestary and Basilika, from the same era architecture and Lions Fountain a similare Paradise
I was very impressed when I visited this white town, there was so much to explore and yet is very much off the main tourist route. Its history runs from the Roman, Visigoths or Iberians, the Moors and after the reconquest the Christians to the present day. Its Architecture reflects this, and there is much to see. But I think what for me made this different from many of the other Andalucian towns I have visited is the remarkably well preserved Roman Roadway and sewers.You can see more of my day here on my Medina Sidonia page.
Cadiz is reputed to be Europes oldest inhabited city, its time dates back to the Pheonecians who established it in 1,100 BC.As a city Cadiz has so much to offer the tourist, if you are in the area plan to spend at least a day here. The city came into its own during the 17th century when it was the main port for ships trading with the America´s. Its history though does go back much further. I think the highlight of my day here was a trip up the Torre Tavira tower, it offered a panoramic view of the city, along with views through a Camera Obscura. The recently renovated city fortifications are also very much worth visiting.You can see more of my day here on my Cadiz page.
Arcos de la Frontera is a town built for defence at the top of a steep cliff. Maybe not as spectacular in photographs as Ronda, but until you actually visit and realise the scale it may not look impressive. I can assure you it is. It´s history is similar to many Andalucian towns, it came into it´s own during the occupation of the moors and continued through the conquest until the present day. There is enough to keep you occupied here for a full day, and over the past few years has become a favourite with tourists visiting the area.For more information on my visit here, please visit my Arcos de la Frontera page.
Another quaint white town with a lot of history attatched to it. Vejer de la Frontera has old arabic walls and gates, interesting churches and even windmills. From the town you get great views of some of the surrounding coutryside from its hilltop location. Certainly worth visiting if you are in Cadiz province.I have more information on my Vejer de la Frontera page.
Hotel Amadeus Sevilla
4 Reviews and 696 Opinions The location was stellar - maybe a 10-minute walk to Sevilla Cathedral. The hotel has a rooftop...
Room Mate Migueletes Granada
1 Review and 156 Opinions This is an interesting hotel located just off of Plaza Nueva. It is located in a 17th century...
Molina Lario Málaga
4 Reviews and 385 Opinions I booked the Hotel Molina Lario online with Hotel Bookers. I was staying 1 night on route from...
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Q: My family and I will need to take a bus from Sevilla to Faro airport on May 1 which is a National Holiday called Worker's Day. I...
A: Did you read this page ? http://www.algarvebus.info/001.htm#seville I would suggest that you go to Plaza de Armas bus station and the ticket window for DAMAS and buy...
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