Andalusia is the region in the South of Spain. Including Seville, Granada, Malaga, Cordoba, Almeria, Jaen and Huelva provinces. This region has a vast and beautiful coastline with some of the best beaches in Spain. Costa de Luz, Cabo de Gata and the popular Costa del Sol. It is also home to many UNESCO World Heritage sites such as the Alcazar, the Alhambra palace and the charming Albayzin district. Local food here is mainly produced in the same province and is very fresh. Don´t miss the Spanish ham, local wines, fresh fruit and typical pastries.
Andalucia or Andalusia ?
Andalucia is the Spanish name for this area and is the birthplace of Flamenco. Spanish guitars, Fabulous festivals throughout the Spring and Summer seasons will make your stay even more typical. The region is vast and needs many days to be able to cover the whole extension. In one week just three locations would be recommended to allow to see them in any detail. Trying to see Andalusia in a week is just impossible.
Although I have been to Antequera many times. It has taken a while to actually discover everything that this inland Malaga town has to offer. One November I revisited Antequera to see the Alcazaba which I´d not been able to visit before. Now I have actually …
Almeria Spain was just declared Gastronomic Capital of Spain for 2019. The eastern corner of Andalucia is very sunny and where most European produce is grown. Currently Almeria has 31,614 hectares of greenhouses and is often called the Pantry of Europe. Almeria Spain CEG 2019 Capital Española de …
Moclin, Spain Photo Credit Ingeborg van Leeuwen Where is Moclin? Moclin is a village in Southern Spain, in Granada province. It takes 40 minutes to drive to Moclin from the city of Granada. It´s 25 miles or 40kms away from the Alhambra palace. Moclin´s population …
So many travellers who visit Spain fly into one major city, like Barcelona or Madrid, and stay there. They might take a day trip, but the idea of crossing the country seems daunting and time- consuming. It’s a real shame, because you miss out on the …
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Andalusia is a beautiful region of Spain. Although in the summer months the heat can be a little too much for some. After many years when I spend the entire summer in Andalusia, I thought I would share some of my tips which help me to …
Jetting off to a new destination is exciting, but don’t forget to secure your digital life as you pack the passports and sunblock. You’ll no doubt be using public Wi-Fi, booking tickets online, or checking emails on the go. All this, while inevitable and convenient, may …
How to Experience Seville Like a Local The capital of Andalusia, Seville is a city that encapsulates the heart and soul of Spain. Famous for its rich history, vibrant culture, and unique traditions, it is a place where past and present blend seamlessly.While tourists often flock …
Planning a birthday party for a child whose imagination knows no limits? Splurging on the usual celebrations with enormous bounce houses, dozens of sugar-filled treats, and adorable photo ops may not satisfy their adventurous spirit. Globe, title photo by Aslı Yılmaz Why not switch gears and …
Back in Spring 2024 I was interviewed by Joe from the Strange Old World podcast about Andalusia. Here´s is the transcript from that interview. To listen scroll to the link at the bottom of the page. Joe Str Old World – Hello and welcome to Strange …