Monthly Archives: April 2012

The Parque Natural de Cabo de Gata-Níjar

Posted on April 15, 2012 by Robert Bovington

by Robert Bovington In the south of Spain, a few miles east of Almería, there is a delightful area that offers miles of unspoilt beaches with secluded coves, sand dunes and much more within a protected coastal reserve. It is … Continue reading →

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Córdoba

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Robert Bovington

by Robert Bovington Córdoba was once the most important and richest city in the western world. It’s pretty good now as I recently discovered when I visited this beautiful city. It is one of the great cities of Spain. Along … Continue reading →

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The White Towns of Andalusia

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Robert Bovington

 by Robert Bovington Whilst I frequently holiday on the Costa del Sol, I rarely spend much time in Benalmádena or Fuengirola – instead, I explore the mountain villages of Cádiz and Málaga. I visit places like Grazalema, Olvera, Setenil, Benaoján … Continue reading →

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Burgos Cathedral

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Robert Bovington

Interesting article with beautiful photos of Burgos Cathedral from watsonstravels blog:- Nancy and Chuck – Retirement in Ecuador: Burgos, Spain – The Cathedral:

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Natural Parks and other protected areas in Spain

Posted on April 7, 2012 by Robert Bovington

by Robert Bovington My article on National Parks highlighted the fact that Spain has a great variety of landscapes and that it is good at protecting its natural spaces – so much so, that it was one of the first … Continue reading →

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National Parks in Spain

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Robert Bovington

National Parks by Robert Bovington Spain has a greater range of landscapes than any other country in Europe. It also has an impressive record for protecting its environment – it was one of the first countries in Europe to establish … Continue reading →

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Valladolid

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Robert Bovington

Valladolid is the capital of Castile-Leon, that vast region to the northwest of Madrid. At first sight, it appears a large, modern, industrial city but there are many reminders of the glorious era when Valladolid was the home and birthplace … Continue reading →

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Zamora

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Robert Bovington

In the Middle Ages, the city of Zamora was continually fought over by Moors and Christians, which is, perhaps, why this Castilian municipality has such impregnable looking ramparts. The city originally had three layers of fortification and the first of … Continue reading →

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Semana Santa

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Robert Bovington

The Spanish take Easter seriously. As the name La Semana Santa implies, it lasts for a week, starting on Palm Sunday and it signals the beginning of the greatest festival in the Christian calendar – the commemoration of Christ’s Passion … Continue reading →

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