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We are committed to updating our pages as regularly as possible, allocating over half of our editorial resources to this essential task, to ensure that you can always find the latest, most reliable information on popular topics and places.

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

Alameda Wildlife Conservation Park, Gibraltar

Within the Botanic Gardens, the Alameda Wildlife Conservation Park offers refuge to rescued animals and endangered species. This small but vital sanctuary participates in international breeding programs and raises awareness about wildlife conservation. Visitors can encounter lemurs, tortoises, reptiles, and birds in a carefully maintained natural setting.

Castilleja de Guzmán

Castilleja de Guzmán as an agricultural village achieved great importance during Moorish reign, so much so that Commander Almanzor resided here. It has about 2800 inhabitants.

Parador de Cordoba

The Parador in Córdoba is in the northern part of the city of Córdoba, and provides the perfect starting point for discovering the wonders of Córdoba province. It is built upon the ruins of the summer palace of Abderramán I. Nestled into the foothills of the Córdoban mountain range and surrounded by trees and greenery this location is reported to be about 4 degrees cooler than the provincial capital.

Festivals in Gádor

Festivals in Gádor: Cabalgata Reyes Magos, Día de Andalucía, Jueves Lardero, Semana Santa, Fiestas de San Antonio, Festival de Santa Cruz and Festival de la Virgen del Rosario.

Christopher Wawn - Director

Christopher Wawn was appointed Director of Andalucia.com in 2000 having been associated with the company since 1997.  During this period Chris has led on many projects, such as the Pueblo Guide and Financial Services Section.  His knowledge of Andalucia has been of great assistance to the site's content pages and he has contributed many articles based on his series of books, 'In Search of Andalucia'.  In addition, Chris is a Chartered Manager and has assisted the Board and Company Secretary and been involved in setting many of the annual Budgets.

Cabildo Viejo

Cabildo Viejo is a fifteenth century building that has been used as a granary, town hall, prison and municipal government offices. The main entrance was made by Hernán Ruiz II in 1563, according to inscription. In addition to the date is the phrase "Verita de Terra Orta Est Justitia De Coela Prospexit".

Las Huertas

The Moorish influence is still felt in the layout of the Barrio Alto, and in the extension of some alleys and streets, such as Miguel Hernández, formerly Calle Real.

San Juan de Aznalfarache

San Juan del Aznalfarache is most well known for being the location where the headquarters of RTVA (Radio and Television of Andalusia), also known as Canal Sur, was established. It has about 21, 500 inhabitants.

Thai Yoga Massage

Thai Yoga Massage is an ancient, unique and powerful massage, using a combination of gently pressure and applied yoga, which helps to release blocked energy and promote good health.

River Andarax Valley

The River Andarax flows into the Mediterranean sea at the city of Almeria. Inland from Almeria city there are a number of villages that occupy land on the flatter and fertile soil that is not found in the surrounding mountains. Most of the village which are grouped within the Comarca of Cabo de Gata are of little interest to tourists, however Los Millares is Europe´s largest Bronze Age settlement.

Bus Service in Nigüelas

There is a bus services from Nigüelas to Granada, Los Guájares, El Pinar and Berja using the bus company, ALSA.

Internet Connections

If you are travelling to Spain in the near future the chances are that you will want to keep in touch by making sure you have access to the Internet. Ease of communication is also part of the reason why so many British and Northern Europeans are moving to Spain. You can continue working just as if you were still in the UK. There has been a huge reduction in the cost of international phone calls.

History of Arjonilla

The town is in a first-class archaeological zone, the cradle of the Iberian civilization, where multiple Iberian settlements and funerary nuclei, such as the nearby Cerro Venate, have been discovered.

Yellow Bee Orchid – Ophrys lutea

This beautifully striking little orchid, will generally be found growing to around 10-20cm tall, occasionally taller. The main leaves are oblong and form a basal rosette of up to six leaves (often browning by flowering time), with other leaves alternately sheathing the flowering stem. These are narrower and more pointed then the basal leaves.

Old Railway Station

The land for the station was acquired in 1880 and the work on the old station began by the Compañía de los Caminos de Hierro del Sur de España in 1890 and was completed in 1893 although the inauguration ceremony did not happen until the 23 of July 1895 with the line Guadix to Almería.

Escuelas de San Isidoro

The school buildings are named after the Count of Padul, who ordered their construction: 'San Isidoro' and 'Don Isidoro'.

Adoption

It is possible to carry out either a Spanish or international adoption via the Andalucian Regional Government. However, not everyone is eligible for every type of adoption. As requirements are continually changing, it is best to contact the "Centro de Atención al Niño".

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