Due to its location and natural resources, Cuevas de Almanzora has been a settlement for various cultures throughout history. The area was once home to a mining village called Villaricos, from which the Phoenicians established a neuralgic trade centre from the seventh century BC.

Tourist Office in Carboneras is located at Calle del Mar, 15, 04140, Carboneras, Almería

Festivals in Carboneras: Cabalgata Reyes Magos, Barbas de San Antón, Fiestas de la Pedanía de la Cueva del Pájaro en Honor a San José, Semana Santa, Romería de la Vieja Remolona and more.

In 1559, King Felipe II gave these lands to the Marquis of Carpio, with the mandate to build the Castle of San Andrés. This was intended to defend coast from the Moors before the uprising of the Alpujarras. At that time, the hills surrounding the town were abundant in trees, so ovens were built to produce charcoal.

Tourist Office in Garrucha is located at Centro Cultural Paseo del Malecón, 424630 Garrucha Almería.

Festivals in Garrucha: Cabalgata Reyes Magos, Carnavales, Día de la Vieja, Semana Santa, Romería, Cruces de Mayo, Noche de San Juan, Fiesta en Honor a la Virgen del Carmen and Feria de San Joaquín.

According to a 1327 Castilian chronicle about raiding troops in the Kingdom of Granada, there was a small village on the Almeria coast called Almoraic, close to Mojácar and Vera. This is perhaps the first historical reference to Garrucha.

Andalucia Health Districts distritos sanitarios are territorial divisions for the provision and coordination of primary health care and hospitals. There are 33 in total and number three to five per province.

Tourist Office in Vera is located at Plaza Mayor, 1, Vera, 04620, Almería.

Festivals in Vera: Cabalgata Reyes Magos, San Antón, Carnavales, Día de la Vieja, Semana Santa, Fiestas Patronales en honor a Nuestra Señora de la Santísima Virgen de las Angustias, Romería de la Virgen de las Huertas.

The Guadalmina River begins near Igualeja, in the Sierra Bermeja of the Serrania de Ronda and flows into the sea 28km later at Guadalmina Beach in San Pedro de Alcántara, Marbella, Malaga. The most interesting part of the river is the area near the village of Benahavis known as "Las Angosturas" or “Cañon de las Angosturas”. It is ideal for river walking or beginners’ level canyoning.

Having a local provider of rental cars in Puerto de la Duquesa, is so convenient, allowing you to explore the nearby area, from the glitzy town of Marbella to a day trip to the Costa de la luz (coast of the light) both in easy reach by hire car.

Andalucia has been home to many celebrities and famous people in the past, including Athletes, writers, historians and religious figures. Below is a list of famous people that are from, or have once lived in, Andalucia.

A selection of privatep excursions from Costa del Sol with Viator, perfect opportunities to see the major attractions in Andalucia without the hassle of having to organise it yourself.

See below a selection of excellent private party or family excursions from Costa del Sol with or affiliate partner Viator, perfect opportunities to see the major attractions in Andalucia without the hassle of having to organise it yourself.

Here are a selection of townhouses available to stay in and rent in the heart of Marbella. This type of accommodation is very advantageous because it allows you stay in the centre of the town with easy access to the main attractions including shopping areas and restaurants.

There are five municipal districts in the Rio Nacimiento Valley and one has the same name as the river. The highway form Almeria to Guadix climbs this valley. One municipality is unusual in that it is not the name of a village. This is called Las tres Villas (three villages) and was created in 1976 combining the hamlets of Ocaña, Doña María and Escúllar.

Tucked away in the little-visited northern corner of the province is the Sierra María-Los Vélez Natural Park, a surprisingly extensive wooded area, given the otherwise arid aspect of Almeria´s territory, where there are some superb walks. The two main towns in the park - Vélez Rubio and Vélez Blanco - are well worth a visit, particularly the latter for its original castle and Cueva de los Letreros with prehistoric rock paintings.

La Duquesa seems like a thousand miles away from the throng of the holiday resorts. It is relatively quiet during most of the year. The marina and restaurants terraces come alive in the summer.

This vast aviary is a fascinating place to visit in Almuñecar. A tropical bird park opened in 1987, it's home to 1500 birds, representing 120 different species, with an emphasis on the exotic - parrots, cockatoos, toucans and ostriches.