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La Casa de la Ciencia (the House of Science) in Seville is both a museum and a centre for scientific study and research. The Peruvian Pavilion for the 1929 Expo now houses the Andalucian regional headquarters of the Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC, or Spanish National Research Council), the third-largest public research institution in Europe.
The roots of Castilleja del Campo, as shown by the tombs, mosaics and clay work found in the area, stem from the Roman era. This town was also a key defensive point during the Christian raids in the Muslim period.
Homeopathy is a 200 hundred-year-old system of treating illness with natural medicines, by using a 'like with like' approach to stimulate the body to self-heal, as opposed to conventional western medicine which aims to reduce symptoms of an illness.
The Tourist Office of Huércal de Almería is located in the town hall, opening from Monday to Friday.
Some important Feria terms so you can sound like a local. Albero - traditional yellow sand (its colour is emblematic of Sevilla) on the ground of the recinto - can get dusty in hot weather, turns to mud when it rains. Alumbra(d)o - when all the portada´s lights are switched on, at midnight on Monday. This is the traditional beginning of the Feria
Located between San Pedro Alcántara and Puerto Banús , surrounded by palm trees and panoramic sea views, Mistral attracts a wide variety of people, including families. It has been open for 10 years and is famous for its beautifully presented seafood dishes, as well as Italian food. Music is chill-out style with live music in summer.
Located in the former US Pavilion from the Expo 29, next to Maria Luisa Park, this cultural foundation offers a wide range of exhibitions, activities and courses, from photographic shows featuring the cream of Andalucian and international talent, to film production courses for children.
Popular festivals in Cájar are Día de la Toma (Day of the Taking), Viernes de Dolores (Friday of Sorrows), Fiesta de la Cruz (Festival of the Cross) and Fiestas Patronales de San Francisco de Asís (Patron Saint Festivals of St Francisco of Asís).
Santiponce is home to the Roman ruins of Itálica, which are probably the best-known features of the area. The town is also part of two important routes: the Ruta de la Plata and the Ruta Bética Romana. It has about 8,400 inhabitants.
Excellent prenatal care is standard throughout Andalucia at both private and public centres. Expect regular visits to both your "médico de familia" - or family doctor - and to the nearest gynaecologist. The exact schedule will depend on the clinic you are working with.
The presence of the Contemplative Trinitarian Mothers in the city dates back to 1587, the year in which they founded their convent. Little remains of the original convent, due to the passing time and successive renovations.
This social club have have their clubhouse in Bahia Dorada. The weekly activities include a coffee morning, Bridge evenings, Whist Drives, drives, Quizzes, Bingo, Line Dancing Bowling, golf, Spanish classes and Jazz sessions. There are also day trips and weekend excursions.
The Benalmádena stupa was designed to be the largest Buddhist stupa in the western world. The story behind the stupa goes back to 1990 when a Buddhist master came to Spain to give talks to the faithful in Vélez-Málaga. In Vélez, there is a Buddhist meditation centre.
La Catarina Cerveza Artesana Marbella was the full name of an out-of-the-way alternative venue in Nueva Andalucia which gained cult status whilst it was open from 2014 to 2019. In spring 2019 the venue closed and the Micro Brewery moved to a larger facility next to the AgroJardin garden center in Cancelada district of Estepona next to the A7 at km 164 and just west of river Guadalmansa.
The church was built by Juan Fernández in 1546 and has undergone many transformations throughout its history. Only the framework of the central nave remains of the original construction, featuring simple lintels and ten paired braces with a bow of eight on corbels in an inverted Mannerist design in the Mudejar style. The church now has three naves, separated by semicircular arches on pillars, as well as a transept, a main chapel, and a tower at the entrance.
Most of the shops are situated in the town centre on Calle Real or Calle Terraza. There is a wide variety, including boutiques, souvenir shops, delicatessens, stationers and bakeries. Laguna Village.
Along the coast of Andalucía there are numerous marinas, ideal for both those with yachts who need a berth, and for those who simply enjoy the atmosphere of a harbour.
The tourist office of Espelúy is located in the town hall, opening from Monday to Friday.
The Alhambra palace complex is imposingly situated above the town of Granada, on the lower slopes of the Sierra Nevada, southern Spain. It is the most important surviving medieval Islamic palace in the world.
