Ubeda, Jaen, Andalucia Known as the capital of the Andalucian Renaissance, this town stands on a hill near the valley of the Alto Guadalquivir. Arab Ubbadat was founded in the 9th century, the period when its walls were built. In its time it became one of the most important towns in Al-Andalus. The Christian armies made several attempts to take the town succeeding in … [Read more...] about Ubeda
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The Granada province really is a tourist’s paradise…
Exploring the Granada Province If there is one city that encompasses everything that makes Andalucia the most historically sophisticated and culturally diverse region of Spain it would be Granada. It is a large University City and has been a cradle of knowledge since the dawn of history taking advantage of its numerous occupiers over the centuries. Celts, Phoenicians, Greeks, … [Read more...] about The Granada province really is a tourist’s paradise…
The Great Siege Tunnels Gibraltar
The labyrinth of tunnels known as THE GREAT SIEGE TUNNELS GIBRALTAR is perhaps the most impressive defence system devised by man. Most visitors inevitably come and see the tunnels as they are high up on the list of famous Gibraltar attractions. At the end of the Great Siege of Gibraltar in 1783, the defeated Commander of the French and Spanish troops, the Duc de Crillon, on … [Read more...] about The Great Siege Tunnels Gibraltar
Guadix City and Its Stunning Views
About 55 kilometres east of Granada lay the monumental city of Guadix. Follow the A-92 from Granada into the city picking up the Avenida Maria Pineda. Turn off the Plaza De Las Americas and park near the precincts of the cathedral. An imposing red sandstone structure, it is built on the site of the old Mesquita Major. Its construction stretched from the 16th to the 18th … [Read more...] about Guadix City and Its Stunning Views
Alcala la Real – located in the south of the province.
The visitor exploring this part of Andalucia cannot fail but be impressed not only with the landscape but also with the regions villages. Apart from Ubeda and Baeza worthy of mention is the fortress of Alcala la Real located in the south of the Jaen province. This delightful town is found between Cordoba and Granada on the N432. You cannot fail but be overwhelmed by its … [Read more...] about Alcala la Real – located in the south of the province.