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Ugíjar consists of five areas: Ugíjar, Cherín, Jorairátar, Los Montoros and Las Canteras. Granada poet Pedro Antonio de Alarcón once described Ugíjar as “aristocrática” (aristocratic). In Ugíjar, tourists can visit various buildings of historical and artistic interest, including Iglesia de la Virgen del Martirio, constructed in the 16th century in a typical mudéjar style.
There is no shortage of fun to be had in this exciting city, from theme and water parks offering a great family day out, to an evening of local food and flamenco shows. With its beautiful surroundings, Andalucia attracts thousands every year keen to tee off from the green of one of the many golf courses this region offers.
Human presence in this area dates back to the Bronze Age, evident from a series of remains discovered in the Sierra de Cabra. During the Iberian era, the region formed part of a commercial route linking Granada with the Guadalquivir Valley. In the Hispano-Muslim period, a citadel was erected on the Cerro de San Juan. Some historians suggest it could be the Bagtawira fortress, belonging to a significant family that rebelled against the Umayyads at the close of the ninth and the beginning of the tenth century.
Many hotel rooms in Arcos have magnificent views; some of the best are rooms and terrace from the Parador and the rooftop terrace at La Casa Grande. Hotels in the old town offer a magnificent location for walking around and taking in the village atmosphere, however parking can be challenging. There is limited parking in Plaza del Cabildo, or better at in the underground car park, at the entrance of the old town near Plaza de Espana access from Paseo de Andalucia.
The May Crosses Festival (Cruces de Mayo) is celebrated in many parts of the world, especially in Latin America and Spain. And in Spain, the festival holds special importance in many parts of Andalucia, but especially Córdoba, which has the most famous celebration.
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An archive round up of news items of interest to visitors and residents of Sotogrande from 2021.
Huélago is a village in Granada province located at more than 990m altitude. It has various monuments worth visiting including Cortijo de Preafán, the parish church and the remains of a Nazarí tower.
Casa Rosa is a pretty, candy-pink French-style villa with magnificent gardens at the far end of Parque Maria Luisa. The house was part of the vast estate of Palacio San Telmo, which was occupied in the second half of the 19th century by the Duke and Duchess of Montpensier.
This festival which celebrates its 31st edition in 2025 features about 40 rockabilly, blues, surf, and boogie-woogie bands from Europe, and USA. Took place 5-9th February 2025 in several venues in Torremolinos including the Principe de Asturias auditorium, the Hotel Barracuda and Plaza del Remo.
Famous for its vegetables and abundant water, this pueblo blanco in the Parque Natural de Grazalema has a long history. In fact, you can see a Roman calzada (road) 3km outside the village, which used to join the town with neighbouring Ubrique, Villaluenga del Rosario and Grazalema itself. It is at 1950 metres, and is high enough for snow to fall.
Festivals in Alcolea: Cabalgata Reyes Magos, Fiesta de San Sebastián, Carnaval, Día de Andalucía, Semana Santa and Feria de Santa Rosa de Viterbo.
An archive round up of news items of interest to visitors and residents of Sotogrande from 2024.
Salar is the source of the Bañuelo thermal springs, and is also home to the Monea caves featuring stalactites and stalagmites. From here, visitors can experience amazing panoramic views.
Books about the history and culture of Andalucia: The Duchess of Rio Tinto by Martin Murphy, Granada, the seizure of the sultanate, Andalucia by Michael Pauls and Dana Facaros, South from Granada by Gerald Brenan, Andalucia by Michael Jacobs and more.
In its beginning, Santa Fé was a military camp of approximately 48ha created by the Catholic Monarchs in preparation for the final assault on the Nasrids (Arab dynasty) of the Kingdom of Granada. Out of the army camp grew an imposing town of bricks and mortar within a record time of just 80 days. The town’s structure follows the form of a cross based on two roads that intersect in the centre
Sierra Norte is the name of a 'comarca' (region or area) in the north of the province of Seville. It is made up from 18 municipal districts and even more small villages.
An inside guide to society and culture in Andalucia - music, food, traditions, music bands, festivals, flamenco, gastronomy, botellón, lost friends and much more - Society & Culture by Andalucia.com
Festivals in Bentarique: Cabalgata Reyes Magos, San Antón, Día de Andalucía, Jueves Lardero, Semana Santa, Cruces de Mayo, Día de San Isidro, Día de San Juan and Fiesta del Voto.
Dolmen remains across the Rio Genal valley record Neolithic habitation here. The town hall suggests that Roman and Visigothic remnants can be found in the area, although this claim lacks substance.
