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This magnificent gall oak, the Quejigo del Amo o del Carbón, is thought to be more than 500 years old. Its name (del Carbón) reflects a common use of gall oaks, to make their wood into charcoal.

Artist Elena Laverón holds a special affection for Torremolinos and several of her sculptures have been installed in the main boulevard, while another collection can be found in the peaceful gardens.

If you are considering visiting Calahonda you may be interested to check the weather forecast for the next few days from the table below.

The most famous Casinos are in Benalmádena (he Casino is part of one of the most luxurious holiday centres in Europe.), Puerto Banús (Casino Nueva Andalucia oposite Puerto Banus in the west wing of Hotel Andalucia Plaza.), San Roque and Gibraltar.

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The castle was first built by the Arabs and later conquered and enlarged by the Christians. The Counts of Cabra converted the castle into their permanent residence from the sixteenth century, and in the seventeenth century it became the Convent of Capuchin Franciscans. Today, the largest portion of the castle is used by the local school. The castle is located on Plaza del Conde de Cabra.

Ok so you love flamenco, the next step is to shop for your very own outfit. The vocabulary involved can a little daunting so Andalucia.com have come up with a list for our readers of Spanish words, which should help you on your shopping trip.

Next to the Alameda, this is an authentic Seville barrio; although many houses have been restored and smartened up in recent years to attract young professional types, thankfully it hasn't gone too chi-chi. You'll find trendy clothes shops, of the street-style skateboarder variety, as well as artists' communities. The food market on Calle Feria is one of the city's best and the "El Jueves" Thursday flea market is fun for bargain-hunting. The area is home to one of Seville's two favourite Virgins, the Virgen de Esperanza, a focus of intense adoration during Semana Santa.

The Cárcavas de Marchal Natural Monument is a spectacularly eroded clay massif covering 5.2ha. For many years people have been carving out caves in the Cárcavas de Marchal for habitation. Located some 55km east of Granada city, Marchal is south of Purullena, off the A92 motorway.

Caroline Hedwall wins the Andalucía Costa del Sol Open de España 2022 in a gruelling playoff .

Dreambeach 2019 was the seventh edition of Dreambeach. It took place on 7th and 10th August 2019. There were 160.000 auditorium gate passes over the five days. Some of the best DJs in the world played including Armin van Buuren, Seth Troxler, on Thursday Steve Aoki, Don Diablo, Paul Kalkbrenner and Adam Beyer.

Between Marbella and Puerto Banús, set in a stunning 2,000 m2 of lush subtropical gardens on the famous Golden Mile, is the five-star NH Alanda Hotel, where you will find the Elysium Spa.

In the table are listed all the destinations currently or recently served by direct flights to and from Granada Airport. The table list destinations in the UK, in Europe and in Spain.

The Despeñaperros Natural Park is a magnificent sheer-walled rocky river gorge that forms the backdrop of the most dramatic gateway into Andalucia. As the only natural break in the 500km-long Sierra Morena, it used to be one of the main routes into Andalucia from the north and Madrid. Today it is occupied by the A4 motorway and the Cadiz-Madrid railway line.

Tourist Offices in Seville City are Sevilla Centro, Triana, Seville Airport, and Santa Justa Station.

Between Antequera and Estepa is this small protected lake and surrounding area. The reserve covers 168ha. A good time to visit is in winter, when there are many waterfowl.

Costa del Sol has the ideal combination of climate for outdoor sports. Tennis remains consistently popular and attracts players of all ages. There are numerous tennis clubs on the Costa del Sol. Here is a list of many of them.

Álora's tourist office is located next to the Town Hall in the main square. Plaza Fuente de Arriba, 15, 29500.

Andalucía is a region with a surprising number and variety of natural caves. Some of these are well-known and open to the public, such as those situated in Nerja, La Pileta and Ardales, but there are many more than these hidden away in the rugged mountains and back country. All that is needed is a spirit of adventure.

The Tourist Office is located in the Town Hall of Encinas Reales.

Torre del Mar is a resort town located on the Costa del Sol, between Málaga and Nerja. It has no shortage when it comes to hotels and accommodation. The town has a wide selection of places to stay ranging from larger, resort-style hotels offering all inclusive packages, to smaller, cheap hotels and hostals with more of a ´homely´ feel to them.