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By Sam Pulman-Slater
Arroz a la Marinera - Seafood Rice. This paella has no chicken or rabbit, but only fish and shellfish. Put the fish head and trimmings in a pot with the shrimp shells, onion, 1 clove of garlic, sprig of parsley and water. Season with salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Simmer for an hour and strain the stock.
There are about 100 different watchtowers (Torre Vigia or Torre Atalaya or Torre Almenara) along the coast of Southern Spain. Some are of Moorish origins others from date from the later Christian re-conquest period. All with the purpose of looking out for invaders from the South. They have lasted the centuries with remarkable strength.
The church was built in the mid-sixteenth century by the bricklayer Alonso Velázquez and the carpenter Domingo de Frechilla, with bricks provided by Pedro el Raguani.
Malaga is best known for its string of popular beach resorts along the Costa del Sol and, although these have their own attractions, the province has much more to offer. Malaga city is a vibrant provincial capital with a fascinating history, while the area of the Costa del Sol to the east of Malaga city, towards Granada, is less developed, and is known as La Axarquia.
It is vital to fully understand the Spanish tax system to avoid misunderstandings and ensure that you do not make inappropriate decisions with regards to investments, business and private transactions.
A water tank of considerable proportions consisting of a longitudinal nave made up of slabs and covered with a barrel vault of the same material, the vault being interrupted by the housing of a series of skylights that have a truncated pyramid appearance.
This Arabic-style building is reminiscent of the town of Nazareth. Watch out for the many events organised by the Town Hall in the Bil-Bil Castle. There is usually something worth visiting, including art exhibitions, concerts, conferences and many other cultural events.
Soak the bread in water until softened, squeeze it out and put in a blender or processor with the almonds and garlic. Blend to a smooth paste, adding a little water if necessary. With the motor running, add the oil in a slow stream, then the vinegar and salt. Beat in some of the water, then pour the mixture into a tureen, wooden bowl or pitcher and add the remaining water.
This museum uses a series of interesting murals and models to show mercury mining in Tímar, from the extraction of cinnabar ore to the operation of the production factories, as well as various economic and cultural elements of this region, such as looms, silkworm breeding, traditional songs and different farming tools.
The municipal district of the village of Alozaina, some five kilometres in area, sits between the distinct geographic regions of the Guadalhorce Valley and the Serrania de Ronda. This gives the area a varied landscape of fertile agriculture and mountain upland, topped by the limestone outcrops of the Sierra Prieta and La Ventanilla.
Wineries are located throughout this region and many of the larger companies offer tours of the facility via guides that explain the processes involved and can answer your questions regarding how wine production differs in Andalucía from that in other parts of Spain and the rest of the world.
The church was burned during the Moorish revolution in 1570 and its reconstruction began on January 1, 1600, but was not completed until 1734. It is believed to be in the late Gothic style with a Mudejar coffered ceiling.
A selection of hotels on the Costa del Sol which focus particularly on the cuisine they offer.
Extra care may go in to the breakfast, lunch and dinner menus in the restaurants of these establishments (which probably use local, seasonal cuisine, sourced from in and around the Costa del sol), as well as the decor, atmosphere and level of service offered in its eateries.
Put enough olive oil in a skillet to cover the bottom. Add the onion and sauté on med-high until it begins to become transparent
Benajarafe is a small coastal village resort on the eastern part of the Costa del Sol in the municipal district of Vélez-Málaga, near an inland area called La Axarquía. Benajarafe is actually divided into two distinct parts, Benajarafe Alto and Benajarafe Costa. The first is the main center of the population, composed of a large number of small farms and country houses.
The current church, built in the 1950s, stands on the site of an older church dating back to the sixteenth century. The church is Neo-Baroque in style inside, but has undergone a profound exterior transformation in recent years due to structural issues.
Oficina de Turismo Centro is in the centre of the old town in the prety Plaza de las Flores, Casa de las Tejerinas (in a building that used to be known as Casa de la Cultura).
You'll be spending at least 1/3 of the rest of your life in this part of Andalucia - your bedroom here, that is. Therefore, you might to like to take some very locally inspired design issues into consideration as well as giving this room a relaxing touch through the use of carefully selected Mediterranean colours and decorations. Finally, don't underestimate the importance of your bed.
