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Almeria Train Station

Note: Due to the construction of the High Speed Train line from Murcia into Almeria the Estación Intermodal station was closed on the 5th March 2024 and trains will stop at Huercal-Viator station and a bus service will be provided to complete the journey. The works are expected to be completed in 2026.

Apartments and Guest houses in Bolonia

There is a lack of hotels in Bolonia, as it is, for the most part, an undiscovered paradise on the Costa de la Luz. However, being one of the nicest resorts near Tarifa and Zahara de los Atunes, it does have a small collection of guesthouses and smaller, cheap hotels located on or next to the beach.

Palacio del Marqués de Contadero

The palace was built in 1788, although it does have features from sixteenth century Renaissance. The grounds house the tourism office of the Regional Government of Andalusia in Úbeda. Located in Calle Baja del Marqués.

History

The history of Dehesa de Guadix originates during the Granada War, when the Catholic Monarchs granted land to Don Diego Fernández de Iránzo in 1491, a donation later confirmed by King Felipe V in 1751. The current name, meaning "pastures of Guadix," likely dates to the 16th and 17th centuries when the area was used for horse breeding.

Cristina Hoyos

Cristina Hoyos was born in the Alfalfa district of Seville on the 13th June 1946, and she has without doubt, made an undeniable imprint on the world of flamenco dance. As a child she would dance in the streets of Alfalfa and, when she was old enough, she started to perform in the many flamenco taverns of the area.

Lubrín - History

During the sixteenth century, in the time of Felipe II, there was an morisco uprising of in Granada city and the villages of the Alpujjaras. Following the uprising the inhabitants were exiled resulting Lubrín being left totally uninhabited. The town was later repopulate with 28 families from different parts of Spain, from Lorca to Galicia. The new town was founded in 1528.

Rentals

El Rompido is one of the most popular holiday destinations on the Costa de la Luz. It has an abundance of self-catering accommodation, as well as 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.

La Bajadilla

La Bajadilla beach is situated to the west of Marbella´s Fishing Port. At one end it is very wide as it ocupies the triangle against the breakwaters of the port. It is 700m long and on averge 40m wide It is backed by the paseo maritimo so it is accessible from a number of front line hotels and accomodations. It is only a short walk from the Old Town.

Hotel Corral del Rey

Right in the historic centre of Seville, yet on a quiet street, this superb, luxurious boutique hotel spread across several traditional Sevillano mansions offers faultless service and sumptuous décor, from monogrammed linens to Lutron lighting, and all-round high-tech wizardry.

Torre de Alcázar

The earliest written references to a fortress in Jerez (al-Qasr Sened) date back to the 12th century. In 1125, Alfonso "El Batallador" arrived, causing great destruction to the nearby towns.

Paco del Gastor

Paco del Gastor is one of the most outstanding descendants of Diego del Gastor, and he was the first member of the Gastor dynasty to leave Moron de la Frontera, heading to Madrid to make a name for himself as a professional musician. He was born in Morón in 1944 and his father Francisco, who was the brother of Diego del Gastor.

Tourist Office in El Ejido

Tourist Office in El Ejido is located in nearby Almerimar resort. Calle Arquitecto Julián Laguna, 65, Almerimar.

Excursions

Group Coach Excursions from Costa del Sol.

Santo Tomé

Santo Tomé is situated within the Sierras de Cazorla, Segura y las Villas Natural Park. Among its attractions, it is the Torre del Vinagre Natural Interpretation Center that stands out, where visitors have the opportunity to get to know the Natural Park in depth. In addition, in the same place are the Botanical Garden and the Hunting Museum. It has about 2200 inhabitants.

Bossaball

Bossaball is a relatively new sports game that has come to Andalucía. It is played along the beaches of Andalucía. Taking its name from the bossa nova rhythms that often accompany games, it is a spectacular ball game between two teams of three-five people, played on a court made up of trampolines and protective inflatables divided by a net.

Diego Rodriguez de Silva y Velazquez

Arguably one of the most famous, and influential, Spanish painters – alongside Goya, Dali and Picasso – Velazquez is best known for his unconventional royal portrait Las Meninas. Velazquez painted during the Siglo de Oro (Golden Century), the 17th century, when Spain was riding high on a wave of artistic creativity and religious verve, funded by massive wealth from trade with the new colonies in South America.

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