Category Archives: Andalucia

PRIEGO DE CÓRDOBA: BAROQUE TREASURE AMONG MOUNTAINS AND SPRINGS

Priego de Córdoba, located in the southern part of the province of Córdoba, in the heart of the Subbética region, is one of the most beautiful and culturally rich towns in Andalusia. Its privileged setting among mountains, its impressive architectural heritage, its springs and gardens, and its proximity to the Sierras Subbéticas Natural Park makeContinue reading “PRIEGO DE CÓRDOBA: BAROQUE TREASURE AMONG MOUNTAINS AND SPRINGS”

DISCOVERING CABRA: HISTORY, NATURE, AND CULTURE IN THE HEART OF ANDALUSIA

Located in the geographical center of Andalusia, Cabra is a gem in southern Spain that blends an impressive historical heritage with lush natural surroundings. This charming municipality in the province of Córdoba, nestled in the foothills of the Sierras Subbéticas Natural Park, offers visitors a unique experience that combines culture, landscape, and tradition. MONUMENTS THATContinue reading “DISCOVERING CABRA: HISTORY, NATURE, AND CULTURE IN THE HEART OF ANDALUSIA”

RONDA: A JOURNEY THROUGH THE HISTORY AND NATURAL BEAUTY OF ANDALUSIA

Perched atop a rocky plateau, surrounded by breathtaking mountainous landscapes and deep valleys, lies Ronda, one of the most impressive and charming cities in Andalusia. With a history that spans from the Romans to the Moors, and through to the Catholic Monarchs, Ronda is not only a testament to Spain’s rich cultural heritage, but alsoContinue reading “RONDA: A JOURNEY THROUGH THE HISTORY AND NATURAL BEAUTY OF ANDALUSIA”

VISIT CAZORLA

Located in the province of Jaén, in Andalusia, Spain, Cazorla is a charming town nestled at the foot of the Sierra de Cazorla, the largest mountain range in the region. With its cobbled streets and white houses adorned with flower pots, Cazorla offers a unique combination of history, nature, and culture, making it an essentialContinue reading “VISIT CAZORLA”

CALIPHATE OF CORDOBA PART II: MEDINA AL-ZAHARA

I had previously told you that the Muslims arrived in the Iberian Peninsula in 711, led by Tarik, and had defeated the last Visigothic king, Don Rodrigo, in the battle of the Guadalete River. This fact gave rise to the Muslim expansion in the territories that currently remain to Spain and Portugal. At the beginningContinue reading “CALIPHATE OF CORDOBA PART II: MEDINA AL-ZAHARA”