Category Archives: Spanish Impressions

Almería Cathedral by Robert Bovington

Posted on January 27, 2017 by Robert Bovington

The ‘Cathedral’ is one of the major attractions in Almería. It was designed as a place of prayer and of war, when it was built in the sixteenth century. This was because the shores of Almería were continually under attack … Continue reading →

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Almería – amix of old and new

Posted on January 18, 2017 by Robert Bovington

. by Robert Bovington . I like Almería. I like its mix of old and new. It is essentially a Spanish city with a North African flavour. It is one of the most ancient cities of Andalucía. Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Greeks … Continue reading →

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Walking is thirsty work!

Posted on May 26, 2016 by Robert Bovington

The fuentes of Berja by Robert Bovington  Quite often my wife and I travel from Roquetas to the beautiful Alpujarras and often we stop in or near the attractive town of Berja for a coffee break. However, occasionally we visit … Continue reading →

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Frigiliana – a pueblo blanco in Andalusia

Posted on January 4, 2016 by Robert Bovington

by Robert Bovington I have visited Frigiliana on a number of occasions. It is an attractive pueblo blanco, a short drive from the equally pretty coastal town of Nerja. Administratively it is part of Torrox in the Axarquia region of … Continue reading →

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Mezquita-Catedral de Córdoba

Posted on December 13, 2015 by Robert Bovington

by Robert Bovington Córdoba was once the most important city in Europe. It was the centre of the medieval Caliphate of Córdoba and capital of the western Islamic Empire. It reached its peak in the 10th century when it rivalled … Continue reading →

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Vizcaya

Posted on December 3, 2015 by Robert Bovington

by Robert Bovington The area of northern Spain that we British know as Biscay is called Bizkaia by the people who live there – but then they are Basques! The Spanish people as a whole call it Vizcaya. Be that … Continue reading →

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Zaragoza

Posted on December 2, 2015 by Robert Bovington

by Robert Bovington Zaragoza is one of the principal cities of Aragón, that historic region in north-eastern Spain. In fact, it is the capital of the autonomous community of Aragón and of the province of Zaragoza itself. Like other provincial … Continue reading →

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Zamora ‘La Bien Cercado’

Posted on December 2, 2015 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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Toledo

Posted on November 26, 2015 by Robert Bovington

by Robert Bovington Toledo is a little bit like Sheffield – only a little bit mind you – the thing they have in common is steel. Like Sheffield, Toledo is famous for its steel and, in particular, swords, which have … Continue reading →

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The Spanish Costas

Posted on November 23, 2015 by Robert Bovington

by Robert Bovington Costa Almería The coastline of Almería is dotted with virgin beaches, particularly in the natural park of the Cabo de Gata-Níjar. Some of the coves here are only reachable on foot. Northeast of this spectacular park is … Continue reading →

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