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The magnificent mountain known as "La Concha" (the shell) is part of a range that extends across the skyline to the village of Ojén. Take the road to Ojén and turn left into the beautiful park called Juanar, where the mountainside is covered in pine trees, pinsapos, walnut and olive trees, as well as wild orchids - and some wild animals, including Hispanic wild goats, eagles and Royal owls.
There are a large number of private health clinics in Andalucia. Most towns will have a number of specialist doctors practices or health clinics. The equivalent in the state system is called 'Ambulatorio' or 'Consultorio' even the smallest village will have a consultorio. Hospitals that patients can stay overnight are found in the larger town and provincial capital cities.
The church stands on the original mosque within the walls of the Alcázar, without communication with the city until the beginning of the sixteenth century, except for a small shutter that is still preserved in the cloister and through which, according to tradition;
From this vantage point, you can see most of the town of Beas de Guadix, with the troglodyte complex, which today forms the Centro de Interpretación del Trogloditismo Algarbes y Camariles, clearly visible on the left.
El Cordobes is currently one of the most popular Matadors on the circuit currently. He claims to be illegitimate son of the great "El Cordobes" matador of recent history. El Cordobes (jr) is also a good showman and loves to play to the audience.
This page is aimed to give you tips on buying a property in Spain, so helping you to avoid possible pitfalls. Once you have found your property a small reservation fee will be required in the region of 1.000 to 6.000 Euros, which is given to the Real Estate Agent to take the property off the market.
In the northeast of Granada province adjacent to neighbouring Almeria is the sparsely populated 53,649ha Sierra de Baza Natural Park, part of the Cordillera Penibética. Its steep slopes are mainly pine-clad, up to the more barren, rocky ground over 2,000m. Its central part is made up of remote, jagged limestone peaks, which can be snow covered for some of the winter and are inhabited by majestic birds of prey.
This is the long straight and wide beach backed by a seafront promenade, cycle path and a quiet urban access road. This beach is never crouded due to its size. The beach offers full services including a Red Cross first aid post. Its high standards of cleanliness and excellent facilities are often recognised by the Blue Flag award.
This modern two-star hostel is handy for those arriving in, or leaving, Jaen by train, as the station is next door. The old city centre is about 15 minutes’ walk away.
This page provides information about the Albuñol Tourist Office.
The church is one of the most impressive in the area, retaining its full Mudéjar character despite some interesting Baroque additions.
The Caganchos were three gypsy blacksmiths who were born in Triana, Seville, during the nineteenth century. These brothers are remembered for their antiquated style of singing, especially with the primitive forms of flamenco like the martinetes and siguiriyas.
It's not known when the first settlers appeared in Santa Olalla del Cala. The strategic position of the village facilitated the transit of metals extracted from the mines at Almaden de la Plata, Rio Tinto, as well as El Papua and El The Tratejón in Zufre, so a settlement may have existed in the Bronze Age (third millennium BC). The mining trade provided the basis of the known Ruta de la Plata (Silver Route), which lead from Merida to Astorga.
Villancicos, zambombas, and other musical. Flamenco, the music and dance form of Andalucia, has influenced, and become fused with, many other different types of music, from jazz to classical.
Head for Plaza de España the main square. The square has improved greatly in the last few years for the point of view of a tourist in that it now has pavement cafés which is most welcoming. The neoclasical four spout Carlos III fountain has brought fresh water to this village square since 1785 and sits in the centre.
Andalucia really does have it all, if you want entertainment then book a trip and don't look back! From 600 kilometres of sandy beaches, huge, unspoiled natural flat and mountainous areas and the simple pleasures of eating and drinking on sidewalk cafés or on the beach, just watching the world go by.
This page provides information about the Otívar Tourist Office.
There is a bus services from El Pinar to Granada
Jesus Gil was born on March 11th, 1933, in Burgo de Osma, Soria. He attended university where he studied Economics and Veterinary medicine. Gil began his working life as a car salesman, but soon moved into property development. In 1969, aged 36 he built a complex in 'Los Angeles' in San Rafael (Segovia), which was to land him in jail for the first time.
Dama Juana, which opened in March 2019 in Jaen, is named after the grandmother of chef-owner Juan Aceituno. Sadly she died just two weeks after the restaurant in Jaen’s barrio San Ildefonso opened.
