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Bardal gained its first Michelin star in November 2017, shortly after opening in July 2016. Just two years later, in November 2019, it moved up to two-star status. Chef Benito Gomez, who is originally from Barcelona, previously worked in La Alqueria, in Hotel Hacienda Benazuza (now closed) in Sanlucar la Mayor (Seville), and before opening Bardal he had another restaurant nearby in Ronda, Tragata.
The earliest recorded information about Juviles dates back to the beginning of the Hispano-Muslim era in the eighth century, as evidenced by the fortress (El Fuerte de Juviles) dating from that period. Its location was chosen for strategic reasons, and in times of difficulty it protected the neighbouring towns.
Partially surrounded by the ruins of an old Arab wall with narrow white washed streets, old churches and squares, as well as lots of fascinating shops and boutiques At the heart of the old town is Orange Square which dates back to 1485
When Andalucia isn't enough, there are plenty of other attractive places in Spain and surrounding the region that offer fantastic and interesting opportunities to experience the vast differences in culture. From the countless magnificent 'terrazas' in Madrid, the ancient cities of Morocco, the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona to the Baroque Cathedral in Murcia, there are endless attractions to enjoy.
The tourist office of Lopera is located in the town hall, opening from Monday to Friday.
The intensity of the sun's UV rays reaching the earth's surface varies by latitude, date, time of day, altitude, ozone and cloud cover. For simplicity, various UV indexes have been developed and one is now standardised by the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Furred and feathered game is plentiful in Andalusia and, in former times, a dish of rabbit or partridge was more common than chicken in rural homes.
Surfers have to pay close attention to up-to-date wind reports from websites such as Wind Guru, although kites can be flown in lighter winds than for windsurfing. The best kitesurfing months are May to November.
El Golco was fused in 1973 with Yegen, Mecina Bombarón and La Cortijada de Montenegro to form the municipal district of Alpujarra de la Sierra.
To many Andalucíans, native and expatriate alike, Benahavis is synonymous with food. It has the highest concentration of high class restaurants in the region and draws visitors by the thousand who come simply to savour the cuisine.
It also has an extremely high percentage of resident expatriates who have found its situation and ambience irresistible.
The number of banks has increased considerably over the last few years. There are two main types of bank in Spain, clearing banks and savings banks. In the latter category Spain has over 80 savings institutions called "cajas", in Spanish, which were originally charitable organisations granting loans for public interest and agricultural policies. They comprise co-operative savings banks whose members are agricultural co-operatives, although they play only a small part in Spain's banking system and hold just a few percent of total bank assets.
Rock engraving on the southern slope of the Sierra de los Filabres, at an altitude of 1,400m. It is the representation of a complete figure of a horse, in absolute profile and with a slightly ascending position, from back to front. Its conventions place us in the middle of the Upper Paleolithic era, corresponding to the Solutrean stage.
A bi-annual event during the first two weeks in August on even years there is an art festival in Genalguacil called "Los Encuentros de Arte del Valle del Genal", and prize-winning works of art are created by 'Artists in residence' and placed on permanent public display throughout the village afterwards. Here is an overview of the Los Encuentros de Arte del Valle del Genal.
A thick cream which is served in individual ramekins as a starter, to be eaten with a spoon. It also makes a good party dip, accompanied by bread sticks and vegetable dippers. To turn it into gazpacho, just thin with water and serve with the usual accouterments of chopped onions, cucumbers, green peppers and bread crumbs.
The Municipal Museum of Antequera houses artefacts tracing Antequera's archaeological history, many dating back to Roman times, as well as baroque and contemporary art. The museum opened officially in 1972, after a group of local citizens discovered a bronze sculpture named 'The Ephebe of Antequera.
Popular festivals in Laroles are Fiestas de San Sebastián y San Antonio, Guerillas, San Marcos and San Juan.
This hill village, part of the Ruta Turistica del Sol y el Aguacate, enjoyed the height of its fortunes from the 18th century until the beginning of the 19th century. In fact, such was Macharaviaya's status that it was known as "little Madrid".
Andalucía is world-renowned for the flamenco music - flamenco guitar in particular - it exports to the rest of the world. And an extended holiday here could be the perfect opportunity for you to learn the basics - or, if you already play guitar, to expand your horizons.
The Interpretation Center of Traditional Work is dedicated to preserving and disseminating information about the most typical local trades. Most of the exhibition centres around works derived from the Mediterranean triad (cereal, vine and olive tree), but almond agriculture also features.
It is always helpful to learn some useful vocabulary that will make the trip excursion even better, even though most of the staff working in Sierra Nevada speak good English.
