It’s the 10th century and Cordoba is the most spectacular city in Europe. Its residents – exceeding half a million – enjoy paved roads, street lighting, running water and well stocked shops and souks. There are some 300 mosques and numerous palaces, public buildings and lush gardens – all built to rival the splendours of […]
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The World’s most Dangerous Footpath! One of The World’s Scariest Hikes! Not any more! This Andalusian path was once considered one of the most treacherous in the world. Carefully restored and reopened in 2015, it’s nowadays more scenic stroll than terrifying challenge but still offers a unique experience and is deservedly one of Spain’s main […]
Read MoreA PHOTO CHALLENGE OF PLACES WE SIT…OR MIGHT SIT…OR ART ABOUT SITTING This promenade runs along the Rio Guadalquivir in Cordoba. You can catch a glimpse of La Mezquita – the amazing Mosque Cathedral – on the opposite bank. This is a lovely place in which to sit – except now at siesta time when […]
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If you think that you’re a collector, you should check this place out! Owner Gonzalo Fernández-Prieto, along with British professor Ian Phillips, opened the Glass and Crystal Museum in 2009. Well…. its advertised as a glass museum but its much, much more…… The first thing is the neighbourhood…. Not all of Malaga’s Old Town […]
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