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Tourist Office in Purchena
Found to the west of Granada, this area offers a landscape contrasting the red of the Hoya de Guadix with the green of the river valleys. Its most famous attraction is the Sierra Nevada National Park as well as the various cave-houses: some inhabited by residents and others converted into extremely popular tourist accommodation due to its peculiarity and individuality.
The ´Villas Turisticas´ hotels were built over thirty years ago and have gone through various changes in management ever since, from government ownership to private and mixed management. They are worth a special mention and their own category, as they are a different type of hotel altogether.
The Renaissance church was built on the site of a former temple by Alonso de Barba, a favourite disciple of Andrés de Vandelvira. The chancel was carved by the master stonemason Sebastián de Solis, and the work was completed in 1582. The design consists of a single nave, covered with a pair and knuckle wood frame, according to Mudejar tradition. The most outstanding feature is the main chapel, with a rectangular base, which is accessed by a staircase and grand pair of semicircular arches with large carved allegorical figures of Fe and Caridad, and voussoirs and geometric decoration characteristic of Alonso Barb. The coat of arms of Bishop Francisco Delgado presides over the central headwall. Outside, the nave is covered with a wide gabled roof and the entrance to the church is through a simple doorway on a staircase with a semicircular arch lined with imposts and a small frieze with an inscription dated 1582. The belltower is also noteworthy, designed by Andrés de Vandelvira. The carving of Santa Águeda dates from the sixteenth century. Located on Calle Reyes Católicos.
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.
Andalucia government has approved two plans to be prepared deal with peaks of 4.500 Coronavirus patients in Andalucia. Steps are now being taken to identify and ‘medicalize' hotels.
This selection of hotels and accommodation which offer horse-riding services is perfect for those who want to enjoy riding while away from home, or perhaps even start learning for the first time. Thanks to Andalucía’s extensive and rich natural landscape, many professional horse-riders have set up places for tourists to stay and enjoy guided tours of the region on horseback.
Iznalloz is a village in Granada province famous for la Cueva del Agua. Due to its location it is also an ideal destination for outdoor pursuits such as climbing.
Las Chinas is located in the Sierra de Aracena and Picos de Aroche, 1.7 kms from Galaroza. The village is shared between the municipalities of Galaroza and La Nava. It has approximately 30 inhabitants.
The chapel of Nuestra Señora de los Remedios sits on the road to Albanchez, at the foot of the mountains. Nestled between palm trees and a fountain, it is a small temple with a cross-shaped floor plan, built in 1910. Located southeast of the town, on the J-3105.
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.
The Tourist Office of Berja is located in the Torre de los Enciso, Calle Agua, 18, opening from Monday to Friday.
An archive round up of news items of interest to visitors and residents of Sotogrande from 2021.
Ventas de Huelma is a village in Granada province and a popular destination for rural tourism. Visitors can stay in a traditional cave house and spend the days walking in the surrounding area.
Ever mindful of the need to address items of current concern as well as the perennial 'chestnuts' of taxation, employment law and the sale and purchase of property, author David Searl gives in this edition a range of valuable tips to counter the recession in which we are all presently embroiled.
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.
Estepona is home to a wide range of golf courses that are enjoyable and challenging for both novices and professionals to enjoy. As well as the golf courses mentioned below there is also a municipal driving range located near the entrance to Estepona Golf, look out for the sign by the little bridge at the entrance to Estepona golf.
Festivals in San José: Cabalgata Reyes Magos, the Three Kings procession is celebrated on the evening of 5th January, Carnavales, Carnival is traditionally celebrated in February, Semana Santa Holy Week processions, dates can vary.
An archive round up of news items of interest to visitors and residents of Sotogrande from 2024.
