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If you are considering visiting Órgiva you may find our maps a useful tool, we provide three maps, one of the region of Andalucia with Órgiva highlighted. The second handcrafted map gives the location of Órgiva with the corresponding local road network.

Once famous for its lead mines, Berja now offers visitors an abundance of historic and artistic heritage, and is an ideal destination for hiking enthusiasts and those seeking sun and beaches. It has about 12,400 inhabitants. Berja is thought to be of Iberian origin. Its Roman heritage is more assured, having been the Vergis of Roman Betica.

This is a new edition of an account of the contribution of the Gypsies of Andalucia to the development of flamenco. It provides a fuller explanation of some of the technical terms and a biographical dictionary of the foremost Gyspy flamenco artists of the past.

This Arab-period cylindrical watchtower, partly buried in rubble, is located north of Albolote.

Tucked away on the southwestern edge of the park is Almonaster, one of the most quaint villages of the Sierra. It has a magnificent hilltop mosque dating from the 10th century situated in amongst the ruins of a castle.

In Cordoba there are two fun, challenging and prestigious golf courses that both novices and professionals can enjoy.

The Estrella Damm N.A. Andalucía Masters, a European Tour event that will take place from September 3-6 at the Real Club Valderrama, serves as the perfect example of the close and long-standing relationship that Andalusia and golf have had for decades. With the sixth edition of this event at Valderrama, Andalucía have held 61 elite men’s professional tournaments, more than any other region in Continental Europe.

From detailed driving instructions to recommendations of what to see, what to eat and where to stay, Baird’s “Back Roads of Southern Spain” is the best accompaniment for car trips through Andalucia. Illustrated with excellent photos and maps, Baird covers many destinations in the region as well as creating themed excursions, so whatever you’re interested in; whether wine, seafood or poetry –there’s a car trip for you.

Lubrín is an ideal destination for lovers of rural tourism. Visitors can discover its charm by walking through the residential areas, and the centre offers the typical narrow, steep Andalusian streets flanked with whitewashed houses adorned with flowers. The town has around 1,400 inhabitants. During the sixteenth century, in the time of Felipe II, there was an morisco uprising of in Granada city and the villages of the Alpujjaras.

San Silvestre de Guzmán is located southwest of El Andévalo, along the Guadiana River. It has Villa blanca to its south and Villanuva de los Castillejos to its north. It has 755 inhabitants.

The tourist office of Cogollos de Guadix is located in the Town Hall.

Museums in Granada City: Museo de la Alhambra, Basilica de San Juan de Dios, Cartuja de la Asunción, Casa de los Pisa, Casa-Museo Angel Barrios, Casa- Museo Federico García Lorca and more.

A list of English Language newspapers and magazines that you will find in Andalucia.

The Tourist Office of Abla is located in Calle Balsillas, 9, Abrucena, opening from Monday to Friday.

Encinas Reales has a beautiful Neoclassical temple dedicated to La Advocación de La Expectación, and from nearby Vadofresno, one can see amazing views over the River Genil. In line with its name, this town was once surrounded by encinas (holm oaks) and, according to legend, was renamed "Encinas Reales" because Queen Isabel La Católica rested under the shade of these trees on one of her trips.

Mijas Pueblo (town) is located away from the coast and has a wide variety of restaurants and places to eat, including authentic, traditional Spanish restaurants as well as international ones. Fresh seafood is brought from the coast on a daily basis.

This spa is a beautiful place that has been enjoyed by Romans and Arabs alike.

Castril is one of the six villages which make up the Huescar region in the Province of Granada and is about 150 kilometres from Granada City. The village is set at an altitude of 890 metres and has a population of 2,656. This idyllic countryside hamlet is situated on the edge of the Province of Jaen, bordering on the stunning natural park of Cazorla.

The beneficial effects of spa bathing have been known for many years and those who have had the pleasure of using the spa have discovered a rejuvenating and revitalising experience. Most people have experienced the blissfully relaxing effects of a modern spa bath at their local swimming pool, leisure club or while staying at a quality hotel.

The town’s origin comes from a set of farmhouses in the Los Vélez manor. It obtained its municipal independence from Vélez Rubio in 1895. There is not much agreement on the meaning of its name. According to the Arabists, its name means “kiss of Allah”, whilst more recent research has associated its toponym with an Arab verb meaning “to drink”, or “drink from the highest source”.