A guide to the town of Ronda - Malaga province | Andalucia.com
WEBDespite being a growing town, Ronda retains much of its historic charm, particularly its old town. It is famous worldwide for its dramatic escarpments and views, and for the deep El Tajo gorge that carries the rio Guadalevín through its centre. Visitors make a beeline for the 18th century Puente Nuevo 'new' bridge, which straddles the 100m ...
The cathedral of Malaga, Andalucia, Costa del Sol, Spain
WEBMalaga City Cathedral. Malaga´s cathedral was built between 1528 and 1782 on or near the site of a former mosque. While original plans had allowed for two towers, both lack of funds those donated to American Independence resulted in the completion of only one, giving rise to the name by which the cathedral is affectionately referred to, La Manquita, loosely interpreted as "one armed woman".
The Moors in Andalucia - Spain's Moorish History
WEBThe Moors ruled parts of Andalucia from the early 8th until the late 15th centuries – 800 years of history. Their legacy, especially in terms of what we can see today, was considerable, with two of the region’s most important and most-visited monuments – the Alhambra and the Mezquita – dating from Moorish …
Naturist beaches on the Costa de la Sol | Andalucia.com
WEBPlaya Naturista de Playa Marina is the newest of the naturist beaches, opened in 2012 and with easy access from the A-7 a few km west of Fuengirola and east of El Faro. Parking is available from the westerly direction carriageway and a footbridge available for crossing the road. There is a Chiringuito with music selling drinks and meals.
Flamenco - Famous Figures - Andalucia.com
WEBWithout scripts or structured compositions, the Flamenco artists let themselves be carried away by improvisation and the passion of flamenco. Witness dancing and singing, where the a cappella voice, the guitar chords and the rhythm of the dancers will fill the stage.
Bullfighting in Ronda - History, Culture, Tradition - Andalucia.com
WEBBullfighting is much more than a sport in Andalucia. Incredibly, considering his choice of profession, Juan Romero lived to be 102, and fathered three sons - Juan, Gaspar, José - and one legend - Pedro. Though, as we have seen, Pedro Romero was not so innovative in practical details as his father and grandfather, he was revolutionary in an ...
Malaga María Zambrano train station | Andalucia.com
WEBMalaga City train station. Malaga - María Zambrano train Station opened in 2007 as a Vialia sponsored station on the site of the original 1863 station. It is situated on Explanada de la Estación in the South West of the City Centre. It is next door to the Bus station, approximately 2 km from the Malaga port and 9 km from Malaga Airport.
Travelling to and Touring in Andalucia
WEBAll-inclusive prices, book your car online and pay on arrival - without cancellation fees! Andalucia has been a favourite destination for sun-seeking travellers for decades and there is no wonder why. Most days are sunny, your luck will need to be out to have planned a stay here and not have seen the sun.
Flamenco - Saeta - Andalucia.com
WEBFlamenco - Saeta. La Saeta. The saeta is an unaccompanied song stemming from Jewish religious songs which are believed to date back to the 16th century. The singer will show his ardent devotion to a particular image of Christ or the Virgin during its performance and to witness an ancient saeta performed from a balcony in a narrow back street is ...
An historical overview of Andalucia and Spain | Andalucia.com
WEBAn historical overview of Andalucia, Spain The prehistoric Beginnings. Neanderthal man is known to have lived on the Rock of Gibraltar, 50,000 years ago.In about 8,000 BC an influx of North African tribes established farming settlements throughout the region, and these people are known today as the Iberians.Andalucia's seaboard was extensively settled by the Phoenicians, who established a ...
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