One of the most beautiful examples of Islamic workmanship is Cordoba's Great Mosque Arguably one of the most beautiful examples of Islamic workmanship Cordoba's great mosque (La Mezquita) is the jewel in the crown of the Province of Cordoba, and possibly the whole of Andalucia. No where near as big as the Alhambra of Granada Cordoba's Mezquita makes up for its lack of size by … [Read more...] about Cordoba’s great mosque
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Gibraltar Pictures
Welcome to our Gibraltar pictures gallery. These are just a few of my personal pictures that I have taken in the area, but I will be adding more soon. Im sure if you have ever been to the country then you will recognise one or maybe even more of the pictures that are up. If you have any of your own Gib pictures that you feel would go well with our collection, then use the … [Read more...] about Gibraltar Pictures
The Alameda Botanic Gardens – Gibraltar
The spectacular Alameda Botanic Gardens were first opened to the public in 1816 and is a tribute to the Lieutenant-Governor of the time, Sir George Don. There are a number of commemorative plaques, busts and cannons on view throughout the gardens. Most of these commemorations date back to the 19th Century. However the highlight of these gardens for most visitors is the … [Read more...] about The Alameda Botanic Gardens – Gibraltar
St Michael’s Cave – Gibraltar tourist attraction
St Michael's cave is a beautiful tourist attraction in Gibraltar with a great history behind it. Read on to find out more about this interesting cave. St Michael's Cave has interested visitors to Gib ever since the days of the Romans. The cave was long believed to be bottomless. This probably gave birth to the story that the Rock of Gibraltar was linked to North Africa via a … [Read more...] about St Michael’s Cave – Gibraltar tourist attraction
Deciding when to go to Andalucia can be a big decision!
Andalucia has varying climates throughout the year and deciding when to go can be a big decision. Being such a vast region it provides its visitors with a choice of sun, sea and surf or cold, snow and skiing - either way you are sure to enjoy yourself. The summer months are when the coastal resorts are at their busiest, especially August (the Spanish holiday month). If you … [Read more...] about Deciding when to go to Andalucia can be a big decision!