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1. Antequera, Andalucia
October 25, 2013
Back in the 13th century it was a case of the Christian armies verses the Moors, who had ruled over Southern Spain for over 700 years. Under the reign of El Infante Don Fernando both Seville and Jaen had been conquered, many Moors were able to stay as long as they converted to Christianity. As th...
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2. The Village of Valor, Andalucia
October 21, 2013
The village of Valor can be found in the Alpujarras región of Granada, a rough mountainous area full of ancient customs and traditions. The village owes its existence to the Moors and was the birthplace of the rebel leader, Aben Humeya. Aben Humeya wa proclaimed king of the Andalucians in 1568, bo...
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3. Waterways of Axarquia, Andalucia
October 17, 2013
With the intense heat of summer, temperatures can reach over forty degrees and the thought of going out for a hike is probably the last thing on your mind. Following a river course offers a refreshing hike, in and out of the water, guaranteed the kids will love it, with the chance of seeing amazing...
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4. Sierra Nevada, Granada - Summer or Winter
October 16, 2013
The Sierra Nevada, well known for its winter skiing and associated winter sports is located in the province of Granada. However once the winter is over and the skiers have vanished, life still goes on, in actual fact a different variety of activities and sports take over from the winter skiing. Th...
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5. Sanlucar, Andalucia - Racing and Wine
October 13, 2013
Sanlucar, famous for the Manzanilla de Sanlucar wine, horse racing on the beach, an ancient heritage and bordered by the Donana National Park, is found at the mouth of the Guadalquivir River. Since time immemorial this town has prospered, grown and played an important roll in history. The rural la...
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6. Valle del Rio Turon, Andalusia
October 10, 2013
Valle del Rio Turon situated in the Sierra de las Nieves natural park close to El Burgo. During winter and autumn there is substantial rainfall and at least once a year in deepest winter a sprinkling of snow. The area and the natural park are carpeted in lush green vegetation accompanied with pine...
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7. Moclin, Watchtower of Granada
October 09, 2013
The village of Moclin situated in the fertile lands of Valle de Velillos, in the province of Granada, roughly thirty five kilometers from the capital, Granada. This area traditionally has always be a kind of frontier land between the Moors and Christians and is littered with watch towers from throug...
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8. Andalusian Villages - Rosal
October 02, 2013
Originally founded due to its good soils and proximity to the river Chanza, the 18th century village of Rosal can be found on the slopes of the Sierra de Huelva, close to the border with Portugal. The small population of barely 2000 inhabitants mainly depends on farming and agriculture, transport l...
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9. La Alpujarra
September 24, 2013
The La Alpujarra is a very friendly and welcomes tourism with open arms; there is ample accommodation to suit all pockets all over the area. Probably the best time of year to visit is in the winter, during the summer the temperatures reach over forty degrees, brown and dusty landscapes accompany th...
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10. Moclinejo Axarquia Andalusia
September 24, 2013
With only a small population, barely 1,200 resident citizens, Moclinejo is situated in the Axarquia region of Andalucia and is one of the villages included in the Ruta de la Pasa (the Raisin Trail). The village is cradled between rolling hills and crags with fantastic panoramic views of the surroun...
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