A guide to the town of Ronda - Malaga province | Andalucia.com
网页Despite being a growing town, Ronda retains much of its historic charm, particularly its old town. It is famous worldwide for its dramatic escarpments and views, and for the deep El Tajo gorge that carries the rio Guadalevín through its centre. Visitors make a beeline for the 18th century Puente Nuevo 'new' bridge, which straddles the 100m ...
Plaza de España - Andalucia.com
网页The Plaza reopened in 2010 after a refurbishment costing 14 million euros. This included 20 period-style ceramic street lamps, 22 new benches and nearly 500 metres of balustrade. The refurbished canal has 900m of pipes; the water-related part of the project cost five million euro. Plaza de Espana is a vast and beautiful work of architecture.
A guide to Mijas Costa | Costa del Sol | Andalucia.com
网页Mijas Costa is the part of the municipality of Mijas which covers the 12 kilometre stretch of coastline joining (from East to West) El Chaparral, La Cala de Mijas, El Combo and Calahonda and takes in the two major urbanizations, Riviera del Sol and Sitio de Calahonda.Although just a twenty minute drive from little village of Mijas which is still …
History of the Ronda village, Malaga province, Andalucia, Spain
网页History of Ronda. By John Gil. Somewhere along the way, Ronda became known as "the Eagles' Nest". There was deliberate irony in the name. On the one hand a simple, mildly poetic reference to its perch high in the mountains above its famous gorge; on the other an ironic reference to its inhabitants' reputation for canny ferocity.
An informative guide to the town of Rota - Costa de la Luz, Cadiz ...
网页Rota, an ancient town, stands at the extreme north of the Bay of Cádiz in a privileged position. The town opens out to the Atlantic and behind are two national parks, the Natural Park of the Bay of Cádiz and the Doñana. It is also a town of two extreme contrasts. The old town inside its ramparts has almost a medieval atmosphere.
Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain | Info, guide, tickets
网页Alhambra - Granada. Practical information about Alhambra visiting times, Alhambra Spain tickets. The name Alhambra comes from an Arabic root which means "red or crimson castle", perhaps due to the hue of the towers and walls that surround the entire hill of La Sabica which by starlight is silver but by sunlight is transformed into gold.
Semana Santa - Holy week in Andalucia | Andalucia.com
网页Holy Week, Semana Santa, in Andalucia is an event that literally transforms towns and cities across this region.Processions of elaborately decorated floats with Jesus and Mary statues, groups of pointy-hood wearing Nazarenos (penitents), and shrill brass bands, walk slowly through the streets, from their parish church to the cathedral and back. It is an amazing …
A guide to La Cala de Mijas | Costa del Sol | Andalucia.com
网页La Cala de Mijas is the heart of Mijas Costa (the coastal strip of Mijas municipal districtt) and although it has expanded over the years, it still maintains something of its Andalucian seaside village atmosphere. From being a tiny fishing village originally, its population has increased to 10,000 - many of whom are British. There are schools, a health centre, …
Introduction to Andalucia | Andalucia.com
网页Introduction to Andalucia - Part 1. Population: 7 million ( about 20% of Spain´s national total) Area: 87,300 km sq ( 17.3 % of the Spanish territory ) Spain's region of Andalucia is composed of eight provinces, stretching from the south-east to the south-west of the country, each one named for its capital city: Cadiz, Cordoba, Jaen, Huelva ...
Italica Roman city ruins | Amphetheatre & Mosaics - Andalucia.com
网页ITALICA - Roman ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE. The Roman ruins of Italica, with remarkable mosaics and an impressive amphitheatre, are located 9 kilometres to the north of the city of Seville, just outside the village of Santiponce.. Nearby you can also see a well preserved Roman theatre. Both are signposted from the the main road. History. Italica was the …