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Museo Malacate (Tímar)

This museum uses a series of interesting murals and models to show mercury mining in Tímar, from the extraction of cinnabar ore to the operation of the production factories, as well as various economic and cultural elements of this region, such as looms, silkworm breeding, traditional songs and different farming tools.

Villanueva de la Concepción

This handsome hill town, just 35 minutes north of Málaga and 20 south of Antequera, is described as "al pie del Torcal", 'at the foot' of the El Torcal Natural Area. This is a remarkable 17km-square region of limestone rock formations eroded by wind and rain that might lmost be described as Andalucía's answer to Uluru, the original name now used for Australia's Ayer's Rock.

Wine Courses

Wineries are located throughout this region and many of the larger companies offer tours of the facility via guides that explain the processes involved and can answer your questions regarding how wine production differs in Andalucía from that in other parts of Spain and the rest of the world.

Iglesia de Santa María

The church was burned during the Moorish revolution in 1570 and its reconstruction began on January 1, 1600, but was not completed until 1734. It is believed to be in the late Gothic style with a Mudejar coffered ceiling.

Easy Meals

For a quick and easy Andalucian-style meal, try some of these favourites:

Benajarafe

Benajarafe is a small coastal village resort on the eastern part of the Costa del Sol in the municipal district of Vélez-Málaga, near an inland area called La Axarquía. Benajarafe is actually divided into two distinct parts, Benajarafe Alto and Benajarafe Costa. The first is the main center of the population, composed of a large number of small farms and country houses.

Iglesia de la Encarnación

The current church, built in the 1950s, stands on the site of an older church dating back to the sixteenth century. The church is Neo-Baroque in style inside, but has undergone a profound exterior transformation in recent years due to structural issues.

Home Improvements - Beds & Bedrooms

You'll be spending at least 1/3 of the rest of your life in this part of Andalucia - your bedroom here, that is. Therefore, you might to like to take some very locally inspired design issues into consideration as well as giving this room a relaxing touch through the use of carefully selected Mediterranean colours and decorations. Finally, don't underestimate the importance of your bed.

Centro de Interpretación de la Historia a la Leyenda

The Interpretation Centre of History to Legend reveals the monumental wealth of the fortifications of Senés, as well as the human aspects that gave rise to the particular celebration of the Moros y Cristianos Festival of Senés. Located on Calle Granero.

Jimena de la Frontera - Restaurants

Although it’s a fairly rural village, Jimena has several well-established restaurants, as well as some smaller bars and cafes found tucked away in its close network of streets. Each restaurant offers typical Spanish and Andalusian dishes, some utilizing the specific local and natural ingredients of the area such as the different varieties of wild mushrooms which grow nearby.

Rota Beaches

Rota is not a major tourist center but it does boast 16 kilometres of beautiful beaches. La Ballena: Playa de la Ballena is a 2.5km beach of fine sand backed by the relatively new Costa Ballena urbanisation. The beach has a seasonal chiringuito, several kiosks and sun loungers, parasols and boats to hire. The beach can be reached by bus from Rota town centre.

Torre Tavira

This highest and most important of the city's old watchtowers is a fine place to get your bearings and affords a dramatic panorama of the city. Back in the 18th century, Cadiz had no less than 160 towers to watch over its harbours.

Anantara by the sea Beach club

Anantara by the sea Beach club was called Club del Mar, however its name changes with the official name of the hotel (Villa Padierna) of which it is part. Great place to relax with a cocktail. It closes early at 18.00 (except in the summer) on the other hand it is open all year to support the hotel clients.

Retamar

Retamar is one of the coastal suburban towns of the city of Almería. With easy access to the airport and ample holiday apartments, it provides visitors from Spain and further afield with an ideal base from which to explore the Almerian cost. The town has around 7,000 inhabitants. The neighbourhood of Retamar has existed for just over 30 years.

Cordoba City Top Ten

May is the best month to visit Cordoba, with its riot of colourful and fragrant celebrations. The floral excitements kick off with the Battle of the Flowers parade, followed by the Cruces de Mayo - a competition of flower-decorated crosses, between city neighbourhoods, then the Patios Festival - traditional Andalucian houses whose interior courtyards are festooned with potted flowers and plants, bursting with blooms.

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