Sitting in a spectacular sheer cliff, Arcos de la Frontera is a picturesque town full of reminders of the Arab period. It was the Arabs who founded Medina Ar-Kosch as a defensive strong-point. This inheritance has left a pattern of steep, narrow streets on a rocky promontory with the river Guadalete winding at its feet. Arcos de la Frontera is a very striking Andalucian … [Read more...] about Arcos de la Frontera, Cadiz
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Jaen Province
Jaen Province, historic towns and natural areas! The province Jaen offers you the opportunity to visit historic towns and natural areas. This province is best known for its olive trees which dominate the landscape and is renowned for its production of olives and olive oil. The landscape is unspoilt and beautiful. The cultural and landscape importance provides the visitor … [Read more...] about Jaen Province
The Cadiz Region of Spain
Cadiz Province truly has everything one could expect There are a great number of attractions and no matter what you are looking for in a holiday you will find it here. This coast is my personal favourite, the Costa de la Luz. There are huge white sandy beaches and, as usual along with beaches, some of the greatest seafood ever! You can find lovely tapas bars all over … [Read more...] about The Cadiz Region of Spain
Village of Castellar de la Frontera
Castellar de la Frontera Located up in the hills of Castellar is the picturesque castle of the region. Inhabited by hippies it is a reminder of the dramatic history and events that have passed. Castellar de la Frontera is a lovely pueblecito blanco (white town) within the Cadiz province. It is a strange old town up on a hillside and is situated within a castle known as el … [Read more...] about Village of Castellar de la Frontera
Nijar
Our stay at Nijar Just over 30 Kms North-West of Almeria Capital on the A7-E15 motorway you come to the junction of the AL-3107 road which leads to the small inland village of Nijar. The town consists of one main avenue running along its entire length called Avenida Federico Garcia Lorca. This is the commercial centre with numerous shops selling pottery, woven clothing and … [Read more...] about Nijar