There are some magnificent day trips from Seville which you can arrange by means of public transport or by booking organised tours. The most popular full day excursions from Seville are to Granada where you can visit the Alhambra Palace, to Cordoba to see the Mezquita and to Jerez de …
Almuñécar lies on the coast of Granada some 90km east of Málaga Airport and 80km south of Granada on a small stretch of coastline known as the Costa Tropical. The town is a year-round holiday destination thanks to its subtropical climate which ensures over 300 days of sunshine per year. …
If you’re planning a family holiday on the Costa Tropical you’ll find plenty of things to do in Almuñécar. This charming town on the coast of Granada has plenty to explore thanks to a rich history dating back to Phoenician times. It is also home to a number of blue-flag …
If you’re in the vicinity of Almuñécar in mid-August be sure to visit the town on the evening of 15th for La Fiesta de la Virgen de la Antigua. This is by far the biggest Almuñécar festival of the year and is highly recommended as the firework display is quite …
Fiestas are a way of life for the people of Andalucía so it comes as no surprise to find that festivals in Granada are some of the region’s most visited annual events. These celebrations are attended by thousands of local people together with visitors from every corner of Spain as …
The Alhambra was a palace, a citadel, a fortress and home of the Nasrid Sultans, high government officials, servants of the court and elite soldiers of the Nasrid Dynasty (1238-1492), the last Islamic sultanate in the lberian Peninsula. Together with the Mezquita (Great Mosque) of Cordoba, the Alhambra is one …
Sierra Nevada is Europe’s most southerly ski resort which has previously hosted the World Alpine Ski Championships. It is one of Europe’s highest resorts with a surprisingly good snow record considering the generally warm, sunny weather. From the top of the Veleta skiers are treated to a spectacular view across …
