History of the Ronda village, Malaga province, Andalucia, Spain
History of Ronda. By John Gil. Somewhere along the way, Ronda became known as "the Eagles' Nest". There was deliberate irony in the name. On the one hand a simple, mildly poetic …
Naturist beaches on the Costa de la Sol | Andalucia.com
Naturist Beaches on the Costa del Sol. by Theresa O'Shea. The Costa del Sol is jam-packed with lively urban beaches and laid-back semi-urban beaches, more than a few of which cater to the …
The Moors in Andalucia - Spain's Moorish History
The 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 …
Ferries from Andalucia, Spain to Morocco | Andalucia.com
The route between Tarifa (Cost de la Luz, Spain) and the buzzing city of Tangier Ville (Morocco) is the recommended route for travellers. Frequent ferries also connect nearby Algeciras with …
Cities and Towns in Andalucia - Southern Spain | Andalucia.com
Cities and Towns in Andalucia. Andalucia has eight capital cities, each one the main city of each province which has the same name. This can, understandably, lead to some confusion, hence …
A guide to the town of Ronda - Malaga province | Andalucia.com
Ronda. Despite 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 …
A Guide to the Cordoba Mosque (Meqzuita) Cathedral
The Mosque Cathedral. The Mezquita (Mosque) dates back to the 10th century when Córdoba reached its zenith under a new emir, Abd ar-Rahman III who was one of the great rulers of …
An informative guide to the town of Rota - Costa de la Luz, Cadiz ...
Rota, an ancient town, stands at the extreme north of the Bay of Cádiz in a privileged position. The town opens out to the Atlantic and behind are two national parks, the Natural Park of the …
Festivals in the village of Rota in the Cadiz province, Andalucía ...
There are a number of summer cultural festivals in Rota which are based on the Castillo de Luna. These include flamenco, classical music and theatrical events. In August there is a week of …
Flamenco - History - Andalucia.com
Flamenco history has only been documented for the past 200 years or so, and anything before this time is open to debate and speculation. Much of what we know from before this time …