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The town, situated in the southernmost Sened at the meeting point of the Mediterranean and Atlantic watersheds, boasts a strategic location due to its abundant water and mineral wealth
Doctors in Spain are regulated by the “Colegio de Médicos” (Medical College – an official body). Doctors throughout Andalucia, whether they are Spanish or foreign, should be able to prove that they are “colegiados”, or members of the Medical College. This is an all important criteria for ensuring that a doctor has proper qualifications, and especially to ensure that doctors from other countries are approved and regulated in this country.
Estepona has become a fashionable place for both foreign and Spanish residents to buy property such as country estates. Although Estepona doesn't have the "ritz" of neighbouring Marbella, Estepona retains the charm of a traditional Andalusian fishing village. In Estepona, you have it all from village houses to million euro villas and country estates.
Los Olivos recently underwent extensive renovation to bring the course back to its prime after 18 years of heavy usage. This included new irrigation systems, and a redefinition of greens to USGA standards.
Greens are smaller and many are elevated. The par-3 14th is the most spectacular hole with magnificent panoramic views from the raised tees. Mijas Golf is a hospitable club with a pay-as-you-play policy. There are regular competitions to keep everyone interested.
Nueva Carteya produces an excellent olive oil with a Designation of Origin, which is well worth a try for "foodies". The village has around 5300 inhabitants.
Tourist Office in San Pedro de Alcántara: Avenida del Marques del Duero, 69. Phone: 952 768 750. Helpful office and also has a model of the Basilica del Mar.
The Alquife Castle has a pentagonal layout.
Guided tours conducted by multilingual guides fully trained by the Tourist office education department in English, French, German and Spanish, have now been extended to cover other parts of the municipality, allowing visitors to discover Salobreña’s hidden secrets.
The crumbly Christmas cookies collectively known as mantecados, which you will see in the months leading up to Christmas, individually wrapped and sold either by weight, or in a box, are made in a town located in the eastern part in Seville province, Estepa.
Very suitable for beginners and high handicappers, with its open tee and green positions, the course also offers challenges for the more experienced player. The layout, designed by Aymerich Golf Management, follows the natural contours of the land situated between two rivers and the course is bordered part way by the Galería forest with its remarkable variety of indigenous trees. The greens are large with an average area of 641m2, the smallest being 450m2, and all of them generally incorporate gentle slopes.
Find out about Spanish language books: In the Garlic by Valerie Collins and Theresa O'Shea (a translation of the Spanish idiom 'in the know'), Speak the Culture: Spain by Andrew Whittake, Teach yourself Instant Spanish by Elisabeth Smith.
Some of the great modern Architects have an association with Andalucia. Buildings and Housing complexes throughout the region are testament to the creative vein that continues to run through southern Spain.
Brenes is situated in the very heart of the Seville province and is very well known for its furniture production. It has about 12,600 inhabitants.
Gestalt Therapy is a form of self-help through the guidance of a qualified therapist. The aim is to get you to become aware of your own unhelpful patterns and to find better solutions to make your life easier and happier.
Festivals in Benahadux: Cabalgata de Reyes Magos, Carnaval, Día de Andalucía, Jueves Lardero, Semana Santa, Festival de San José, Romería de San Isidro, Fiestas de la Virgen del Carmen, Festival de la Virgen de la Cabeza and more.
Seeking employment in Spain is not easy, particularly outside the major cities where unemployment is high, Also, if you don't qualify to live and work in Spain as a member of an EC country, then obtaining a residence card can be time-consuming and frustrating. Americans and other foreigners without the automatic right to work in Spain must have their employment approved by the Spanish Ministry of Labour (Ministerio de Trabajo) and obtain a visa before entering the country.
With over 17km of fine, golden sand stretching along the Costa Almería, the virtually untouched beaches of Mojácar are the perfect place to unwind and enjoy the Mediterranean sea.
The Plaza de Toros de la Merced (bullring) was built from 1901-1902 and commissioned by architect, Trinidad Gallego Díaz, who was inspired by the bullring in Madrid, known as "the one on Calle Aragon".
