Archive for October, 2013
Friday, October 25th, 2013
[caption id="attachment_12327" align="aligncenter" width="578" caption="Sunlight shines on the wall of the Hospital de los Venerables in Seville, where this exhibition is being held."] [/caption]
No civilization left a more profound and lasting legacy in Andalucia than the Moors. From exquisite art and architecture, to advanced scientific and philosophical concepts, and even ...
Posted in Archaeology, architecture, art, Cordoba, History, Malaga, Museums, Nature, Religion, Science, Sevilla | No Comments »
Thursday, October 17th, 2013
[caption id="attachment_12257" align="aligncenter" width="515" caption="One of the rural train stations which Mr Henderson's Railway from Algeciras to Bobadilla still serves, over 100 years later."] [/caption]
This is a story about a railway. Not on the Island of Sodor, but in the valleys of Ronda. Just over a century ago, the Gibralteños ...
Posted in Cadiz, Food, Food and drink, Foodie, gastronomy, History, Malaga, Transport | 3 Comments »
Thursday, October 10th, 2013
[caption id="attachment_12082" align="aligncenter" width="218" caption="Cortijo Espiritu Santo is one of the olive estates where you see the olive oil being made, and stay on the farm"] [/caption]
This new idea, from Oleotour Jaen, brings together seven almazaras (olive oil mills) in the province, one of which is Cortijo Spiritu Santo near ...
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Thursday, October 3rd, 2013
[caption id="attachment_12053" align="aligncenter" width="408" caption=" Noche en Blanco is a night of cultural events and activities on Friday 4 October"]
Posted in Archaeology, architecture, art, Culture and Customs, Design, Entertainment, Events, Fashion, Food, Food and drink, Museums, Music, Nightlife, Sevilla | No Comments »