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Here is a list with the latest pages that have been updated or created. Most recent are at the top of the list.

Ascetic and Passionate - Semana Santa

Throughout seven days, Andalucia is surrounded by a spiritual halo. Semana Santa is a tradition which is repeated year after year; a time when the devout and curious jointogether to participare in the procession and converge on the streets and squares which take on the ambience and mystique of an open air temple.

Amphetamine Discharge

Amphetamine Discharge, the four-piece band from Sevilla, was an icon of the Sevilla alternative music movement in the 1990s. Aurora, Loco, Prima and Pituplay a mixture of punk-rock and hardcore. Their songs are powerful, imaginative and loud. Drums (Pitu) and two guitars (Loco and Prima) supportvocalist Aurora, whose voice is strong enough to dominate such a heavy sound.

Estación del Tranvía

The Granada Electric Tramway Company (TEGSA) wanted to establish an extensive communications network in the province of Granada, particularly linking Granada with the coast. The company decided to extend its line from Alhendín to Dúrcal.

Torre Guadalmansa, Estepona

The tower is named after the Guadalmansa river which runs close by. In common with the majority of such towers, its one entrance is high up on its side and the only method of entrance and exit would have been by ladder or rope. Most of the towers along the coast are mediaeval and post-date the Christian reconquest.

Christmas

Christmas is not Andalucia´s biggest religious celebration - Semana Santa has that distinction. But it is nonetheless a big deal, with all the seasonal ambience, lights, markets, special food and other trappings. Every school, shop, office and home has a Nativity Scene.

Iglesia de Santa María

The church dates from the beginning of the sixteenth century and was erected as a parish on February 11, 1619. It brings together the fundamental characteristics of Mudejar construction, such as crushed brick, stone arches and wooden roofs.

Airlines

See our flights page for more specific information about which airlines and which cities you can fly to or from Malaga Airport.

El Albanico

El Abanico, another of the town's popular coffee houses. This typical Spanish café offers a wide range of breakfast snacks, sticky cakes and sweet delicacies, as well as fresh, aromatic coffees and natural juices.

Bus service

There are bus services from Bubión to Alcútar, Granada, and Trevelez.

Walls

Ronda's extensive walls, murallas, were begun by its Moorish rulers in the 13th century, renovated in the 16th by the Christians the earlier walls were built to keep out, and parts are still being rebuilt in the 21st century. Originally, this feat of medieval engineering wrapped the entire city, and must have made it one of the most securely defended settlements of its time.

Car Accidents

If you are unlucky and have a car accident make sure you obtain the licence plate, drivers name and NIF number and the name of the insurance company of the other vehicle. Complete the blue form which you should carry at all times. This helps to record all relevant information and includes space to draw a picture of the accident. If you are driving a hire car telephone the hire car company for assistance.

Casa de la Cultura y Museo Mineralógico

The large municipal building holds some of the cultural events of Valverde del Camino. The ground floor has an exhibition hall whereas the upper floor is equipped with a library, boardroom and historical archives.

Ceuta See & Do - City Walls

The Monumental Complex of the Royal Walls was the borderline of ancient Ceuta. If you cross the Walls you will find the Royal Moat, navigable since the era of Portuguese rule. The oldest fortresses of the Walls are found to the east of this Moat: The Mallorquines Fortress (where the city's tourist office is located) and the Fortresses of Bandera and Coraza Alta y su Caballero.

Lost and found at Malaga airport

Your number one priority is to keep an eye on your bags, but should the unthinkable happen – and you lose something at Málaga Airport – here’s what to do.

Athletes and Sports personalities

Andalucia people, both those native to this region and those who have a relationship with southern Spain. From Roman emperors to Moorish caliphs and poets, from movie stars to models, singers, dancers and authors, the names and faces do much to tell the story of Andalucia.

Lavaderos

The municipality has several lavaderos, or washing areas, including the Fuente Grande, Portón, Barrio García, Fuente Grande de Alcútar and Caldedería sites.

Seven

Bar-restaurant Seven is situated on the second line, Puerto Banus, and has evolved into one of the port´s most exclusive and elegant clubs. Boasting stylish Indian decor on the first floor, and a fabulous VIP Area and new indoor terrace for up to 100 people, this is a real gem of a club. With friendly bar staff, great music and the famous Seven go-go dancers.

Planning the Move

Whether you are moving across the street or to the other side of Andalucia, good organization and planning will take a lot of stress out of the process. Take some time to sit down and think through the things you'll need to do ahead of time; a little time spent now will save you a lot later. Once you have the move date you can put your plans into action.