Archive for the ‘hotel’ Category
Monday, March 4th, 2013
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It's a new month on the blog today, and here in Andalucia we're struggling to start the week after a four-day weekend (to celebrate the anniversary of the region gaining its ...
Posted in Beaches, Cadiz, Costa de la Luz, family, hotel, Outdoor activities, Sport, Weather | 1 Comment »
Thursday, March 15th, 2012
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One of the most famous hotels in Andalucia, the Alfonso XIII reopens to the public today after a nine-month, 20-million-euro refurbishment. A landmark in Sevilla, it is a huge, imposing building situated next to the ...
Posted in architecture, Food, gastronomy, History, hotel, Religion, Restaurants/gastronomy, Royalty/aristocracy | No Comments »
Monday, January 30th, 2012
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Late last year, I did a post about Seville's positive tourism figures - airports and hotels were seeing record numbers of visitors. It goes without saying (but I'll say ...
Posted in Economy, Holidays, hotel | No Comments »
Tuesday, February 8th, 2011
POST BY GUEST BLOGGER CATHERINE CUNNINGHAM
A night in a convent for only 15 euros
The Monasterio Santa María del Monte Carmelo is perched on a hill outside Estepona; its accommodation is basic and clean, with a shared bathroom, communal kitchen, lounge and ample parking.
The Mother Superior and sisters Gracie ...
Posted in hotel, Travel Andalucia | 3 Comments »
Saturday, November 6th, 2010
After living in the western Andalucian countryside for three years, in a fairly quiet area with very few foreign people around, coming to the Costa del Sol is a shock to the system. I went down there for a work meeting this week, and felt like the country mouse in ...
Posted in Culture and Customs, Driving, hotel, Language, Shopping, Travel Andalucia | 12 Comments »
Wednesday, September 1st, 2010
Malaga's newest and most fashionable wine is a white - try it alongside an exquisite gastronomic menu at the Malaga Gibralfaro Parador.
Lovers of fine wine and creative cuisine at a reasonable price will be delighted to hear that the Malaga Parador has prepared a special menu this week. Starting today ...
Posted in Food, hotel, Travel Andalucia | No Comments »
