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The Cathedral is located in the centre of the Muslim area and dates back to 1523. It has a nave and four aisles, a crossing and circular apse. Alonso Cano built the main façade with sculptures by Duque Cornejo, Risueño and Verdiguier while the only tower of the two planned ended up half finished. On the northern side, there is La Puerta del Perdón, a magnificent work of Diego de Siloé who also built La Puerta de San Jerónimo.
The Alcaiceria home of the Great Bazaar of Granada, was originally a series of streets between Plaza Nueva and Plaza Bib-Rambla, bursting with stalls selling Arabic silks, spices and other precious goods. Nowadays the only remaining section is Calle Alcaiceria, beginning just off the Calle Reyes Catolicos, and extending back as far as the Cathedral. It is an area rich with history and local culture, still packed with interesting, exotic things to buy.
Monasterio de Nuestra Señora de la Asuncion - more commonly known as La Cartuja of Granada - is a monastery which once housed Carthusian monks. This monument is often overlooked by tourists in Granada, as it sits away from the main sites, but it is well worth a visit.
The Alcazaba, or fortress, is the oldest part of the Alhambra. It was built in the mid-13th century by the Sultan Alhamar, the founder of the Nasrid dynasty, after he fled from northern Andalucia and established what was to be the last Moorish stronghold against the Christian crusaders.
This commercial zone is located just off the A-7 motorway, just outside Sotogrande Costa. It comprises five main buildings on the service road next to the A-7 towards Marbella. It is located on the Sotogrande Costa side of Pueblo Nuevo village. It is close to Avenida de Paniagua and provides easy access to essential services, boutique shops, and professional businesses.
Malaga's ZBE (Low Emission Zone) will introduce fines from 30th November 2025 to vehicles entering zone without the correct exemptions.
Not a day passes in Andalucia without some city, town or village celebrating a fiesta. These inevitably involve dressing up, dancing, singing, drinking, eating, and generally having a good time
Ronda is home to some of the most beautiful villas in Andalucia. Usually located in the scenic countryside surrounding the town, villas in Ronda offer spectacular views and often come with private swimming pools and on-site parking.
In and around Sotogrande there are several commercial centres, markets, banks, pharmacies, cash dispensers etc.
Soto Golf is a gated community constructed in 2003 of 68 semi detached three storey properties.
Explore the Arab Baths of Ronda, Málaga, one of Andalucía’s best-preserved Islamic hammams. Discover centuries-old architecture, star-shaped skylights, and underground chambers that once hosted the city’s main Moorish baths..
Valgrande is a large gated complex whose entrance is on Avenida los Cortijos opposite Valderrama Golf Club. Built in 2005. 24 hour security. It consists of 38 three storey blocks in three groups with central wooded gardens and swimming pool.
Thousands of British and other English speaking people live or spend a lot of time in Andalucia. When first setting up home, the temptation is to make friends with fellow English speakers, rather than make an effort with the Spanish language. This is understandable, but studying Spanish is ultimately the best way forward.
Granada offers a great location for Spanish immersion, with so much to offer the international student or business person. As one of the most famous cultural cities in Spain there is no shortage of excursion opportunities to practice. So whatever your learning style and objective there is sure to be a school to meet your wants needs in Granada.
Inaugurated in 1785, Ronda's Plaza de Toros is one of the oldest in Spain, younger and smaller than that at Sevilla, but home to one of Spain's most famous 'schools' of bullfighting, on foot rather than on horseback as at Jerez and Sevilla.
Markets (mercados) are a common sight in towns and villages throughout Costa del Sol are an essential part of local life largely unaffected by competition from supermarkets and hypermarkets. They are colourful, noisy and entertaining and an experience not to be missed, whether you plan to buy anything or not.
Spanish contains a vast vocabulary that can be challenging for learners and even native speakers to fully grasp. This is where glossaries of Spanish words become invaluable tools. The Glossaries include Horse riding, Geographical terms, Semana Santa, Carnival, Seville Feria, Weddings, Flamenco and Skiing.
Bullfighting in Andalucia, a glossary of Bullfighting terms in English and Spanish
Are you planning your trip to the Carnival but feel nervous about actually speaking Spanish? We've created a special collection of carnival words, to add to the fun!
On this page you will find a Glossary of terms, which may be very useful when horse riding in Andalucia.
