Tag Archives: Andalusia

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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“A delightful oasis of peace in the centre of Benalmadena”

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Robert Bovington

A delightful oasis of peace and tranquility in the Costa del Sol Continue reading →

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Sierra de Gádor – a mountain range in southern Spain

Posted on March 28, 2016 by Robert Bovington

by Robert Bovington The Sierra de Gádor mountain range is situated in the south-western corner of the province of Almería. It belongs to the Betic system, specifically the Cordillera Penibética. The maximum altitude is 2249 meters – the summit of … 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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Costa del Sol

Posted on December 8, 2015 by Robert Bovington

by Robert Bovington The Costa del Sol is essentially the coastal areas of Málaga province in the south of Spain. This ‘Sun Coast’ stretches from Estepona in the west to Nerja in the east of the province.Originally, it was a … 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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Málaga – the Costa del Sol’s cultural centre

Posted on October 12, 2015 by Robert Bovington

Málaga, the second largest city in Andalucía, is surprisingly attractive given its close proximity to the Costa del Sol. In recent years, it has made some concessions to tourism but the changes made have only further enhanced the city’s reputation … Continue reading →

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