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Exploring the amazing Dolmens of Antequera in southern Spain.
Posted in Spain (mainland).
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Exploring beautiful Andalucía by train.
Cádiz. Cádiz is generally considered to be the oldest continuously inhabited settlement in Europe, founded in about 1100 BC. The ancient centre, surrounded almost entirely by water, is a romantic jumble of sinuous streets where Atlantic waves crash against eroded … Continue reading
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“The rain in Spain stays mainly in the plain”.
The Spanish version of the above diphthong being: “La lluvia en Sevilla es una pura maravilla” (The rain in Sevilla is a true marvel) playing with the sound of the “ll”. Having experienced excellent weather for the past week and … Continue reading
The unifying theme being olives – autumn in Córdoba, Spain.
Córdoba’s mesmerising multi-arched Mesquita is one of the world’s greatest Islamic buildings. The Mezquita is a symbol of the sophisticated Islamic culture that flourished here more than a millennium ago, when Córdoba was the capital of Islamic Spain, and Western … Continue reading
The strong smell of citrus – autumn in Seville.
Some cities have looks, other cities have personality. The Sevillanos get both, courtesy of their flamboyant, charismatic, ever-evolving Andalusian metropolis founded, according to myth, 3000 years ago by the Greek god Hercules. Lonely Planet’s Best of Spain. Seville has to … Continue reading
A taste of the good life – autumn in Madrid.
Madrid is a miracle of human energy and peculiarly Spanish passions, a beguiling place with a simple message: this city knows how to live. Lonely Planet’s best of Spain. On arriving at Alicante airport I was swiftly guided to the … Continue reading
Lanzarote part two – el Norte
From Arrecife I took the local bus to Órzola (1-hour north). Órzola pop. 300 Most people just zip through Lanzarote’s mellow, secluded, most northerly fishing village en route to and from Isla Graciosa, but it’s worth lingering around. With majestic … Continue reading
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Tagged Cueva de los Verdes, Isla Graciosa, Jameos del Agua, Órzola
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Las Islas Canarias – Lanzarote
There aren’t enough words to describe the joy that I am currently feeling – it’s so good to be back on the road . As for most people, the past two years have been tough. My travel plans have been … Continue reading
Hiking in Tenerife – Las Aguas to Puerto De la Cruz.
Which Island of the Canaries has the best hiking is a question guaranteed to cause heated discussions among the walking fraternity. Tenerife, La Palma, El Hierro and La Gomera will have to fight it out for the crown. But let’s … Continue reading
