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The founder of Cudeca, Joan Hunt, who died in 2021 at the age of 92, was one of the most inspirational pioneers in the field of palliative care in Southern Spain. She arrived in Málaga in 1984 with the idea of retiring with her husband, Fred, but unbeknown to her at that time, this would be the beginning of a new era for both Joan and the Costa del Sol.
Popular festivals in Pampaneira are Feria Agrícola, del Turismo y la Artersanía, Semana Santa and Día de Santa Cruz.
The history of windsurfing is short. Apparently, in 1967 a Californian called Hoyle Schwritzer fixed a sail on his surfboard so he could keep moving when there weren't any waves. Today, there are national and international championships, including several regularly held in Tarifa in Cádiz province like the Ballantine's Championship and the Toro Andaluz race which takes place during Semana Santa (Easter Week), which is when the windsurfing season really takes off.
Tourist Office in Vera is located at Plaza Mayor, 1, Vera, 04620, Almería.
El Rompido is an untouched paradise on the Costa de la Luz. It has no shortage of places to stay, including some of the nicest luxury hotels on this stretch of coastline, with direct access to the beach, water sport facilities, swimming pools and golf courses.
Fuengirola has some particularly interesting festivals: April: The International Fair : “La Feria de los Pueblos”. This is a wonderful fair, which is held in the main fairground of Fuengirola (between train stations of Fuengirola and Los Boliches) and lasts for a week. In just one day, you can visit up to 50 countries.
Walking is one of the very best ways to discover this beautiful region of Southern Spain, Andalucia. The late Guy Hunter-Watts offerd us a selection of his favourite walks in Andalucia. They are taken from his book "Walking in Andalucia - The best walks in Spain's natural parks". The following walks will take about 3 hours each of slightly longer if you take your time.
The three coastal resort towns of Isla Cristina, Isla Canela and Isla del Moral make up a beautiful stretch of coastline that has, in recent years, soared in popularity. Self-catering accommodation in Isla Cristina itself can be hard to find, as hotels seem to be the preferred option here.
Padul, also known as El Padul, is an ideal destination for nature and adrenaline sports lovers. The area offers visitors activities such as hiking, horse riding, mountain biking, paragliding and hang gliding. Padul also has the advantage of being very close to Granada, the capital city of Andalucia.
One of the most popular holiday resorts along the Costa Almeria, just 15 minutes drive from the city of Almeria itself, Roquetas de Mar has an abundance of dining options and restaurants to accommodate the waves of Spaniards and foreign tourists that descend upon the resort during the summer season.
The tourist office of Villanueva del Arzobispo is located in the Oficina de Información Turística.
San Fernando has been inhabited by settlers since prehistoric times. Relics from the Stone Age, the Palaeolithic Age, and from Roman times have been discovered there and show signs of primitive agricultural activities from very early on. The first historic finds date back to around 1,100 BC, with the arrival of the Phoenicians.
Information and statistics about the Hospitalised cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Andalucia, Spain. Updated daily.
Driving through Andalucìa, you will notice that the most abundant crop throughout the Andalucia - in particular, Jaen province, though also Seville, Cordoba and Almeria - is the olive. Line after line of olive trees, often on rolling hills, stretch for as far as the eye can see.
The name of this municipality has little to do with the American currency, as Dolar is a typical, unspoilt mountain village. It is located at the foot of Sierra Nevada, among pines and chestnuts. In fact, it is part of the Natural Park of the same name. The houses in Dolar are nestled at the whims of its geography, surrounding the peak.
Cumbres de Enmedio is one of the smallest hamlets in Andalucia. Located within the Sierra de Aracena and Picos de Aroche Natural Park, to the north of Jabugo and 4km from the Extremadura border, this tiny settlement has a population of just 50 inhabitants.
The chapel dates from the middle of the eighteenth century, according to the Cadastre of the Marqués de la Ensenada. The numerous religious offerings that are preserved in the sacristy of the hermitage, as well as the embossed silver lamp dedicated to the Virgin, from the year 1741, are proof of the local fervour for the Virgin. In 1956 and 1975, the dressing room was redesigned. In 1991, the chapel was restored and the dressing room underwent a third restoration. Located on Calle Carril de la Ermita.
Rota, an ancient town, stands at the extreme north of the Bay of Cádiz in a privileged position. The town opens out to the Atlantic and behind are two national parks, the Natural Park of the Bay of Cádiz and the Doñana. It is also a town of two extreme contrasts.
The Tourist Office is located in the Town Hall of Alicún, opening from Monday to Friday.
Escúzar is a village in Granada province located 24km from Granada city in an area of astounding natural beauty, with the Sierra de Tejada to the south and the Sierra de la Pera to the north.
