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Rustic Blue Guide to Sierra Morena Explore this beautiful border region of Andalucia with Extremadura enjoying truly traditional Spanish life and culture. Excursions Cazalla de la Sierra is in one of the most beautiful locations in Andalucia, light years away from the costas, a perfect place from where to enjoy the gentle lanscape of Sierra […]

Zuheros A classic Arabic-Andaluz village in a dramatic setting with a Moorish castle tower and 16th Century church alongside, it is one of the prettiest in Andalucía. Popular with walkers and artists, it is also known for its Cave of the Bats and for its delicious, locally bred goats cheese …

Priego de Córdoba Known as the “Baroque Jewel”, Priego de Cordoba is a lovely, convivial little town steeped in old-world charm … Patron Saint: San Nicasio Fiesta Dates: Carnival Easter Week The Sundays of May Corpus Chisti (June) The Annual Fair (early September) Climate: In the centre of Andalucía and with low mountains all around, […]

Iznájar Little Iznájar sits on top of a rocky outcrop which towers up from its very own “inland sea”. It’s like an island rising from the waters … Patron Saint: La Virgen de la Piedad Fiesta Dates: San Marcos (25th April) La Feria Real (second week in September) Climate: In the centre of Andalucía and […]

Rustic Blue Guide to La Costa de la Luz Spain’s south Atlantic coast, mile upon mile of awesome, untamed sandy beaches as memorable as any in southern Europe … Towns and Villages Tarifa 3 Rentals Vejer 1 Rental Sparkling light Crystal clear light dazzles off whitewashed walls, enhances the golden hue of sand dunes and […]

Pelayo, Costa del Sol, Andalucía Holiday villas around Pelayo ZX10 Old and traditional farmhouse in Alcaucín Malaga, Axarquia, Alcaucín 11 5 4 0 / 5 Not Rated (No Review) From €425,00 / 1 night(s) View details ZA37(3) Fantastic mountain hiking in your apartment in Pitres Granada, Las Alpujarras, Pitres 2 1 1 0 / 5 […]

Capileira Lively in summer, magical and mysterious in winter, Capileira epitomises the high mountain life in Las Alpujarras … Patron Saint: La Virgen de la Cabeza Fiesta Dates: Fiestas Patronales: last weekend in April Romería (pilgrimage) de Mulhacén: nearest Sunday to 5th August August fiesta: 2nd weekend in August Climate: High in the mountains, winters […]

Ronda Ronda is one of Andalucía’s loveliest towns, steeped in history, reputedly Hemingway’s favourite in all Spain … Patron Saint: María Santísima de la Paz Fiesta Dates: The ‘romería’ in honour of the Virgen de la Cabeza in early June The Fair and Festival of Pedro Romero, throughout the first week of September, culminating on […]

Montecorto, Ronda, Andalucía Holiday villas around Montecorto Málaga, La Axarquía, Canillas ZX15 Family holiday villa in Canillas 8 4 3 0 (No Review) €205,00/ 1 night(s) Granada, Las Alpujarras, Pitres ZA37(2) Peaceful mountain retreat in your apartment in Pitres 4 1 1 0 (No Review) €205,00/ 1 night(s) Granada, Las Alpujarras, Pitres ZA37(1) Quality rental […]

Gaucín One of the classic Andalusian pueblos blancos, Gaucín is a beautiful white village perched on the crest of the Sierra del Hacho … Patron Saint: La Virgen de las Nieves Fiesta Dates: Toro de Cuerda, Easter Sunday Feria de Gaucín, 4th to 7th August Climate: Not far from the sea, the climate here is a […]