Andalucia Explorer and Luxury Spain Travel

12/01/2025

04/01/2025

Beautiful Baeza was declared a Conjunto Histórico-Artístico - Historical-Artistic Site in 1966 which was the beginning of its tourism era, then in 2003 it was recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, twinned with Ubeda about 7km away. As well as being the seat of the International University of Andalusia its importance and visitor numbers began to grow. But don´t let that put you off it´s a incredibly charming small city to walk around and admire....

Beautiful Baeza was declared a Conjunto Histórico-Artístico – Historical-Artistic Site in 1966 which was the beginning of its tourism era, then in 2003 it was recognised by UNESCO as a World …

09/12/2024

Medieval church Nuestra Señoria de la Asunción in Luque, a charming white castle-topped town in the south-east of Córdoba province on the with Jaén.

27/11/2024

Glorious blue sky day, end November, warm sunshine, walnut tree nearly leafless, olive trees harvest underway and my solanium and brugsmansia still flowering. The white lilac is having a go at flowering too in this mild autumn weather in the Sierra Sur de Jaén.

09/11/2024

The Roman Bridge with the Mequita behind, the best view in Córdoba! We always park, for free, near the bridge and walk over it into the old quarter of the city. Often, with backpacks leaving the car for a night or two. Nothing better than a wander around the narrow streets, having a beer in surprising little plaza, absorbing its culture, people watching and accent/language listening. A bit of city clamour before retreating to our countryside peace.

08/11/2024

My happy place! Back in Córdoba, Love the old city, the Mezquita area, the Judería, the buzz!

02/11/2024

New post on Andalucia Explorer. Paradors of Spain. Do you know what a Parador is? Have you stayed in a Parador? Or, like me, do you have to investigate each one within your travel destination?

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27/10/2024

Stunning evening light, looking towards Martos and its pyramidal hill. Clouds are so welcome to break up the blue skies. Just heading home from seeing a new Cortijo to put on the market and the views halted my progress!

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07/10/2024

It's been a while since I posted a door! I've great new additions to my collection of old wooden door pics from my road trip to Extremadura and Portugal but the majorly are from the ultra amazing Trujillo.

06/10/2024

The rather striking Plaza Alta in Badajoz, dating from the 15th century, photo taken from the city walls of the Alcazaba. One of the fascinating cities on our recent Spain/Portugal road trip.

03/10/2024

The gorgeous, historical hotel Cortijo del Marqués review is now live over at Be Seeing You.
Heading to Granada?
Check it out? https://beseeingyou.world/hotel-review-spain-cortijo-del-marques-spain/



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03/10/2024

New on Be Seeing You - hotel review - Cortijo del Marqués in Granada province, just 20 minutes from the city.

A review of Hotel Cortijo del Marqués, just 30-minute drive north of Granada, and surrounded by olive groves and peaceful countryside

30/09/2024

Looking towards Jaén from the top of the Sierra de la Pandera. No filter, fabulous clear day after the rain. See for miles. Plenty of wildlife, no people. Glorious Sunday afternoon drive and stroll away from it all.

25/09/2024

Trujillo! All I hoped for and more. I could live through the history, its streets, the people, and what architecture! Not to mention the fabulous, ancient wooden doors and stonework surrounds.
Next time I'm staying in the heart of the city.

24/09/2024

Museum Nacional de Arte Romano in Mérida, of course we went on Monday, the only day it's closed!
Not everything was. The amphitheatre is incredible.

23/09/2024

20/09/2024

Hotel Monasterio Rocamador near Almendral, Badajoz in Extremadura (complete with stork nest). A fabulous repose after a busy day (loved Zafra and the drive here).
Gorgeous old monastery, relaxing and watching the sun set over the plains. Such different (and glorious) scenery to the mountains and olive groves of home in Jaén province.


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