Film locations in Granada + Almeria Film locations in Granada and Almeria chosen by Hollywood directors. Over the last 100 years these locations have hosted many famous actors. 212 films are made in Granada province. Filming in this western area of Andalusia began in 1913. In fact, in its heyday …
Malaga Museum Visit Malaga museum day isnt the first thing that comes to mind when heading into the city. Yet the vintage car collection at the Automobile Museum in Malaga certainly impressed me this summer. It was a hot August day, we headed there really to avoid the …
After many years of heading to Malaga airport to pick up passengers, the standard airport shuttle service and spending time visiting the Coast of Malaga, I decided that I should actually spend some time in historic Malaga itself and discover the city. It´s a well-known fact that Malaga has beach …
Puerto de Santa Maria + Cadiz In May I visited cadiz. I was going to be there for 4 days and I quickly found out the selection of day trips that you can take at short distances away. The public transport from Cadiz City is excellent. We …
I´ve been looking into to some new experiences than are on offer to you when visiting the city of the Alhambra Palace, in Granada, Spain. Head out of the city down to the coast in a vintage style car or even climb up over the clouds and see it all from above! Andalusia …
I have already written earlier A to Z posts on Almeria, Granada & The Costa Tropical, but this one is a general A to Z about the wonderful region Andalusia, which occupies Southern Spain. A place of so many contrasts and a difficult article to write. …
A few weeks ago I took a city break in the old part of Cadiz. (Read more about it here: Cadiz break post or a Day out in Puerto Sta Maria ) and one of the day trips that I made while in that region was to Jerez de …
I was lucky to win the award for The Best Host in Andalucia which was run by Vive Andalucia, the prize was a 3 night stay in a four star hotel in Andalusia Spain , in the location of my choice. The competition was to choose a photo …
Last Saturday I had a day out in the country, certainly a change from the corporate office world I´m used to. I went to pick olives in the Lecrin Valley. Now if you are Spanish or know anything about Olives by now you´ll be saying to …
Holy week is really important throughout Spain, although in Andalusia it has a special significance for it´s people and is deeply rooted in Southern Spain´s calendar. The Easter processions attract huge crowds in Seville, Malaga, Granada and Almeria. Find out more about Semana Santa here I …