Most old views and engravings of Malaga city show the shores of the Mediterranean lapping at the hillside below the Alcazaba.  Plans to build new quays on reclaimed land were put forward in 1896.
Work on the reclamation continued from 1897 to 1900 and planting began  around 1904.   Antonio Canóvas del Castillo, the then Head of [...]

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The historic city of Granada lies at the foot of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in Andalucia. It’s home to the spectacular Alhambra Palace – believed by many to be one of the 10 wonders of the world. From here, it’s just a short drive (about 30 minuets) to one of Spain’s top winter sports destinations.
The [...]

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Just thinking about the stunning rose gardens of the Generalife -  their fragrances are with me.  These are not sub tropical gardens with rare species at every turn.  They are an oasis of calm famed for their architecture and original design dating back to the late 13th century when Granada was already the most beautiful [...]

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I first saw a photograph of the castle at La Calahorra many years ago and was fascinated by it’s unique shape and solitary location.
Now, living in Andalucia, I found myself driving across the moonscape region of Guadix in Granada province and just 20 kms or so further on La Calahorra appeared as an isolated [...]

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Located just 40km from Malaga in the Antequera region is the picturesque whitewashed village of Villanueva del Rosario.
The village is surrounded by a stunning landscape dominated by the El Jobo and Camarolos mountains which is home to the highest elevation in the region at El Chamizo (1,641 metres). The whole area is truly an [...]

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