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Festivals in Arboleas: Cabalgata de Reyes Magos, Semana Santa, Fiesta de Santa Ana, Fiesta de San Roque, Fiesta del Cristo de la Esperanza and Fiesta en Honor a la Virgen del Pilar.

'Stand up Paddleboarding', popularly called SUP, or surf a remo in Spanish, is an alternative to surfing which sees users stand on their board and propel themselves through the water using a paddle. The sport is usually performed in the calm sea or a lake as larger waves or strong winds make it challenging. It reached Tarifa in 2011 and became popular in other parts of Andalucía by 2015.

The Hofsaess Tennis Academy is a centre for aspiring players founded by the former German team trainer Klaus Hofsaess and his wife. The training includes tennis practice, fitness workouts and general conditioning.

Hans Christian Andersen is perhaps a surprising figure to be associated with Andalucía. Known as a poet, playwright and novelist, he is most synonymous with the fairy tales he penned, many of which, although having universal appeal, display a very Nordic character.

The Festival of Nuestra Señora de Fátima in El Colorado is an annual event that blends religious devotion with festive celebration, creating a vibrant and heartfelt experience for both locals and visitors.

The tourist office of Almegíjar is located in the Town Hall.

Kitesurfing is an extreme sport which involves racing over water on a surfboard pulled by a kite. Experts can achieve speeds of 80km per hour and leap into the air to perform somersaults and manoeuvres up to 40m above the water's surface.

Tourist Office in Albánchez is located in paza de España.

Reviews of the prestigious hotels of Malaga. The choice of hotels in Malaga city is vast and varied. Over recent years and especially since the inauguration of the Picasso Museum in 2003, this vibrant Andalusian city has undergone much renovation and restoration.

Maracena is a predominantly agricultural village. Originally known as Maratiena, it was an important Roman settlement and remained so during the Moorish era, when it was known as Marasana. The village has a population of around 19,300.

When flying back to the UK from Andalucia, whether on holiday or business, you may need to spend the night in a hotel due to a flight transfer, delay, a late night flight or purely due to tiredness! Many of the UK airports have hotels on site or located very close by.

There is a bus service from Pampaneira to Granada using the local bus company.

Like most new mothers, I am writing this in a few precious snatched moments of liberty. In my case, they are afforded by Baby Einstein DVDs, themed confections of classical music, glove puppets and plastic toys. My baby is entranced by them, gurgling and chuckling with delight at the little red cars and yellow birds.

The gastronomy in Écija is based entirely on natural ingredients. There is a great variety of recipes imported throughout its history as well as the great diversity and interaction of the different cultures existing in Écija. Dishes include sopa de gato (tomato and pepper soup), gazpacho and flamenquines (stuffed with hardboiled egg and ham).

The eighth edition of the Pueblos Blancos Music Festival, a grassroots event, took place in the Serranía de Ronda from Thursday, 31 July to Sunday, 3 August 2025.

Lújar is a great combination of the beautiful Sierra and the coast, which is just a few minutes away. As a result, visitors to Lújar can experience the mountains and the sea on the same day.

The Sierra Nevada Natural Park is located on the border of Granada and Almeria provinces. In addition to the Ski Resort, for which this part of Andalucia is very well known, the park covers a huge area, fantastic for exploring and outdoor activities - hiking, cycling, mountain biking and birdwatching to just list a few of the many to be enjoyed here.

Popular festivals in Sorihuela del Guadalimar are Festividad de Santa Águeda Virgen y Mártir, Festividad de San Isidro and Romería de Santa Quiteria Virgen y Mártir.

Atlanterra, in Cadiz province, is an exclusive urbanisation situated 30km north of Tarifa (and within the municipal boundry) but access is by the only road leading south from the small fishing village of Zahara de los Atunes, which is 10km south of Barbate separated by military land and the salt marshes.

Christmas brings great cheer across Spain as families prepare to spend the Season together over one elaborate meal after another. Every year Andalucia.com brings you a special look at Christmas and this year it is no different.