Monthly Archives: November 2011

Mijas (a pueblo blanco nr Málaga)

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Robert Bovington

There are many pueblo blancos in the province of Málaga including my favourite, Mijas. It is situated in the foothills of the coastal mountain range that overlooks the coast. The town’s maze of old Moorish streets are awash with colour … Continue reading →

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Benidorm

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Robert Bovington

Twenty-nine years ago, my wife and I enjoyed a two-week package tour holiday in Benidorm. Yes, really – we enjoyed it! I am not quite sure how we came to decide to visit the Costa Blanca for a holiday – … Continue reading →

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Tabernas desert Almería

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Robert Bovington

The Tabernas desert is the only true desert in Europe. It is located between the great rocky masses of the Sierra de los Filabres and the Sierra Alhamilla. The scenery here is startling – the arid yellow ochre landscape contrasts … Continue reading →

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Pigs to the slaughter | Olive Press Newspaper Spain | News

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Robert Bovington

Pigs to the slaughter | Olive Press Newspaper Spain | News: ‘via Blog this’ Interesting article about killing of pigs every November in Andalucía.

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Gibraltar

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Robert Bovington

Because Gibraltar is located on the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula, I thought I would include it in this blog. Anyway, the Spanish contest ownership of the British colony! (though since they possess bits of the Moroccan mainland – … Continue reading →

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Cartagena

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Robert Bovington

Cartagena is old. It already had an illustrious past when the Roman general, Scipio, renamed it Carthago Nova – New Carthage – in 209 BC. The city is an important port and naval base but its glory days were in … Continue reading →

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Amazon.es: robert bovington

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Robert Bovington

Amazon.es: robert bovington: 1. Spanish Matters de Robert Bovington (Tapa blanda – 3 noviembre 2009) Cómpralo nuevo: EUR 11,07 EUR 10,51 Para recibirlo el miércoles, noviembre 23, cómpralo antes de 27 minutos y elige el envío 1 día. Envío GRATIS … Continue reading →

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Tomás Luis de Victoria

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Robert Bovington

My record collection includes Requiems composed by Mozart, Verdi, Fauré and Victoria. “Victoria!” those of you who are not into classical music might say, “Who’s that!” Of course, if you are anything like some of the ‘Big Brother’ contestants, you … Continue reading →

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The Indalo Man (symbol of Almería)

Posted on November 20, 2011 by Robert Bovington

Go into any gift or souvenir shop in the city of Almería or the tourist resorts of Roquetas de Mar and Mojácar and you will find key rings, thimbles, teaspoons and even jewellery – all bearing the Indalo symbol. Furthermore, … Continue reading →

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Guadix (a town of troglodytes)

Posted on November 20, 2011 by Robert Bovington

Guadix is a town in the province of Granada that occupies part of an elevated plateau among the northern foothills of the Sierra Nevada. Guadix Cathedral When I visited the town I thought it a rather quirky sort of place. … Continue reading →

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