Monthly Archives: June 2015

Huelva – the city

by Robert Bovington Huelva is the most westerly of the Andalusian capitals. It is not as famous as other cities in Andalucía but, nevertheless, it has a long history and some splendid monuments to its rich heritage.  Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Romans … Continue reading

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Antequera

by Robert Bovington Antequera, as its name suggests, is old – so old that the Romans named it Antiquaria. Bronze Age burial grounds are to be found in the north-eastern outskirts of the town – the Dólmen de Menga and … Continue reading

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Algeciras to Ronda train journey

Robert Bovington The Algeciras to Ronda train journey is a trip through some of the most beautiful countryside in Andalucía. The little three-carriage train winds its way past some of the attractive ‘white towns’ of the region and through the … Continue reading

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Álava

Álava is one of the three provinces of the Basque Country.  If you visit this area of Spain it will be no use you practising your newly learnt Castilian Spanish on the locals as they probably won’t understand you – … Continue reading

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