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

Fiñana

Fiñana is situated at the foot of the Sierra Nevada and its Arab roots are still visible today, such as the former thirteenth-century mosque, which is now the Ermita de Nuestro Padre Jesús and has been declared a Historic Monument. The town has about 1,994 inhabitants.

Don't Miss The Fiesta!

Peaceful, picturesque...the little village lost in the mountains of Spain is an escapist's dream. But dark currents lurk below the community's placid surface. British writer David Baird's latest book - Don't Miss The Fiesta! - takes readers on a chilling roller-coaster ride. Fleeing from his scandalous past, an expatriate falls for a beautiful young village girl only to encounter an explosive mixture of deep passions and old hatreds.

Real Club de Golf Las Brisas

This Robert Trent Jones design opened in 1969 and is recognised as one of Europe's finest courses. It hosted the World Cup twice and the Spanish Open three times and as well as the Mediterranean Open. Water is a major feature and must be crossed or avoided on 12 holes.

Marbella Property Market Reports

Every year Christopher Clower publishes the Marbella Property Market Report. Read the latest edition or any of the earlier versions here.

La Campiña

La Campiña de Jaen is the rural area in the north western part of the province consisting of the following municipal districts. Andújar, Arjona, Arjonilla, Cazalilla, Escañuela, Espelúy, Lahiguera, Lopera, Marmolejo, Villanueva de la Reina.

Hot Gazpacho

In a soup pan combine the onion, pepper, tomatoes, garlic and oil and let them stew for 10 minutes. Add the paprika, cumin, pepper and salt and the water or stock. Bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes more. Add the fried bread croutons immediately before serving. Garnish with mint and serve accompanied by figs and pieces of green pepper and onions.

Alboloduy

Alboloduy has housed settlements dating as far back as the Neolithic and Bronze Ages. Today, its main economic activity lies in the production of grain, olives, oranges, wine, flour, olive oil and straw. The Nacimiento River runs through the town and the Barranco de los Catalanes and the Rambla de los Yesos are among its highlights.

Monda - Things to See

Monda has a small central village square, Plaza de la Ermita, with the Monument to the Miner and some interesting bars. Just outside the square, on Calle de la Jaula (the A-7010 road to Guaro) is the preserved municipal lavadero and the popular Bar de la Luna and Bodega de la Plazolete.

Fuente Lavadero de la Jaula is the town fountain and roofed lavadero (public laundry area), once a focus for social exchange, which dates from the 16th century.

El Saucejo

El Saucejo, originally known as La Puebla del Saucejo, is built above the villages of La Mezquitilla and Navarredonda. It has about 4,300 inhabitants.

Festivals in Instinción

Festivals in Instinción are Cabalgata de Reyes Magos, Fiestas Patronales en Honor a San Sebastián, La Candelaria, Día de Andalucía, Semana Santa, Cruces de Mayo, Divina Infantita and Romería de San Saturnino.

Flamenco Tablaos in Andalucia

Tablaos are found along the coastal resorts like Málaga, Torremolinos, and Marbella, as well as the big cities like Seville, where the flamenco tablaos are situated in the old part of the city, and in Granada, where you will be entertained in the Sacromonte caves, the commercial tablao district of the city.

Turrillas

Turrillas is situated next to the Parque Natural de Sierra Alhamilla, one of the most beautiful protected areas in Andalucía. At the entrance to Turrillas, close to the small chapel dedicated to San Antonio, is an amazing viewpoint where visitors can soak up the striking landscapes. The town has about 240 inhabitants.

Bailén

Bailén is the perfect destination for history enthusiasts. The town was the site of an important turning point during the Battle of the Peninsular War. The annual commemorative celebrations for this event mean that July is the best time of year to pay a visit to the town.

Minas de Alquife

The Alquife mining site was Europe’s most important early source of iron ore

Matalascañas

Matalascañas is a popular, modern resort, located in a beautiful area of extensive coastal dunes and sandy beaches. Despite the village's tasteless high-rise development, which is one of the worst along the Huelva stretch of the Costa de la Luz, Matalascañas has some redeeming features; namely, its beach and its proximity to the Parque Nacional de Donaña. It has about 780 inhabitants.

Works of Art

Many of Andalucia's towns and villages are the homes to genuine artistic treasures which the traveller often passes by unsuspectingly. These include paintings, sculptures, jewels, carvings and archaeological remains, all of which bear witness to the region's extraordinary artistic heritage, to be found in its cathedrals, museums, churches, town halls, monasteries and convents.

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