tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50009297879191802302024-03-14T00:24:17.206-07:00Spanish ImpressionsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03079924299297987356noreply@blogger.comBlogger318125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5000929787919180230.post-34022054474590412662017-01-27T07:51:00.000-08:002017-01-27T08:06:01.371-08:00Almería Cathedral by Robert Bovington<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">The ‘Cathedral’ is one of the major attractions in Almería. It was designed as a place of prayer and of war, when it was built in the sixteenth century. This was because the shores of Almería were continually under attack from Turks and Berbers and so it was designed as a place of refuge as well as worship. It was built in Gothic style with a Renaissance façade.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br />Whilst I can appreciate the workmanship inside, particularly the carved walnut stalls, I find the interior rather austere. However, a door in the south wall leads to a sunny little oasis of peace and tranquillity in the form of a little garden brimming with flowers and shrubs. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">On the north side of the Cathedral is the Plaza de la Catedral, a large attractive square with many tall palm trees. Tourist leaflets describe the Cathedral as having stark formidable walls. Certainly, they are tall and solid and the buttresses, towers and bastions give the building the appearance of a fortress rather than a place of worship. Yet, I think the Cathedral is attractive, the sandstone coloured building set against the bright “Almerian Blue” sky with the palm trees in the foreground make for an agreeable scene. In any case, the cathedral doorways are impressive with rich Renaissance decorative features.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Another good thing about Almería Cathedral is that it is sometimes the venue for classical concerts especially at Easter.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br />Robert Bovington<br />English expat living in Almería province</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03079924299297987356noreply@blogger.com0Almería, Spain36.838172907721905 -2.467389026458704436.837378407721907 -2.4686495264587043 36.8389674077219 -2.4661285264587045tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5000929787919180230.post-13956867816932710552017-01-05T09:04:00.000-08:002017-01-05T09:04:05.114-08:00Sierra de Gádor – a mountain range in southern Spain<span style="font-size: large;">by Robert Bovington</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Sierra
de Gádor mountain range is situated in the south-western corner of the
province of Almería. It belongs to the Betic system, specifically the
Cordillera Penibética. The maximum altitude is 2249 meters – the summit
of Launilla Morrón.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">To the
north is the Sierra Nevada; to the south lies the Mediterranean Sea
whilst the Sierras Alhamilla and Contraviesa lie respectively to the
east and west.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">At the foot of the Sierra de Gádor lies the region of the <span lang="en-US">Poniente Almeriense</span>
(Western Almería), traditionally called the Campo de Dalias which, in
my opinion, is by far the least attractive part of the diverse region of
Almería. Author Gerald Brenan didn’t like it either – “…a depressing
sight met my eye. For fifteen miles the road ran in a perfectly straight
line across a stony desert…” was part of his description of the Campo
de Dalías in his book “South to Granada”. Nowadays the stony desert is
replaced by an ocean of plastic, the ubiquitous invernaderos. These
greenhouses may have allowed the province of Almería to become Europe’s
market garden but they sure look ugly!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Never
mind! The Sierra de Gádor is a pleasant, largely unspoilt mountain range
that is technically part of that delightful region of the Alpujarras.
The following towns are within its boundaries:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><span lang="es-ES">Felix,
Enix, Gádor, Alhama de Almería, Alicún, Huécija, Íllar, Instinción,
Rágol, Fondón, Laujar de Andarax, Alcolea, Berja, Dalías and Vícar</span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="en-US">In the past, the Sierra de Gádor was heavily mined, </span>mainly
for lead and silver but now water is its biggest treasure. The mines
were abandoned in the early nineteenth century. Water, surprisingly,
still appears to exist in sufficient quantities. In villages like Berja,
Felix and Dalías there are numerous fuentes where water can be obtained
– the meagre rainfall and the melted snow from the high sierra is
efficiently stored and purified before being released as pure clean
water.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03079924299297987356noreply@blogger.com0Sierra de Gador, 04750, Almería, Spain36.8944444 -2.786666700000068936.8869699 -2.796751700000069 36.9019189 -2.7765817000000688tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5000929787919180230.post-12154235402627355332016-12-15T08:31:00.000-08:002016-12-15T08:31:59.433-08:00A delightful oasis of peace in the centre of Benalmadena<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: medium;">by Robert Bovington </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Occasionally I yearn for some peace
and solitude away from the noise and bustle of the Costa del Sol. One of
the places I head for is Parque de la Paloma in Benalmadena.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">There is a lake In the middle of the park. It is inhabited by swans, gulls, ducks, mallards and turtles. And, of course, fish. </span></div>
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around the lake makes a pleasant walk especially for the elderly – or
should I say older people than me! There are many paths that criss-cross
this attractive park, some with a bit of a gradient but not too steep.</span></div>
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animals roam freely. These include hens, chickens, roosters, pigeons,
sparrows and rabbits. There are also ibex and ostriches but these are
penned in.</span></div>
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are a variety of trees, deciduous and evergreen which include
eucalyptus, weeping willow, palm and cypress. There is also a cactus
garden with other species as well as cactii.</span></div>
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niños are catered for with a playground and other areas where they can
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<span style="font-size: medium;">On my
last visit in April 2016, I visited the little cafe near the south-east
corner of the park for a beer. And very pleasant it was too.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">The park
is located in the centre of the town only 200 metres from the windmill
roundabout on the seafront. I parked nearby without difficulty.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03079924299297987356noreply@blogger.com0Parque De La Paloma, Camino del Prado, 89, 29630 Benalmádena, Málaga, Spain36.594601399999988 -4.530726200000003711.072566899999988 -45.8393202 62.116635899999991 36.777867799999996tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5000929787919180230.post-13560275488332061772016-12-15T07:56:00.000-08:002016-12-15T07:56:31.635-08:00Walking is thirsty work!<div id="stcpDiv">
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The fuentes of Berja<br />
by Robert Bovington</h2>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Quite often my wife and I travel from
Roquetas to the beautiful Alpujarras and often we stop in or near the
attractive town of Berja for a coffee break.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">
</span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">However, occasionally we visit Berja because we like the town and like strolling along its quaint historic streets.</span></div>
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</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">One of the noticeable features of Berja
is its fuentes (fountains) – there are more than thirty of them
scattered around the town and its nearby environs! When you think that
the province of Almería is the sunniest, driest part of Spain, you might
wonder where the water is coming from! In the past, the Sierra de Gádor
was heavily mined, mainly for lead and silver but now water is its
biggest treasure. The mines were abandoned in the early nineteenth
century but water, surprisingly, still appears to exist in sufficient
quantities.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">
</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In villages like Berja there are numerous
fuentes where water can be obtained – the meagre rainfall and the
melted snow from the high sierra is efficiently stored and purified
before being released as pure clean water.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">
</span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">So, a walk that takes in some of these fuentes is not a bad idea.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">
</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The place to start is the tourist office – the young lady there is
most helpful and will provide leaflets in Spanish and English. One of
the leaflets features the famous fountain routes – you don’t have to do
them all in one day especially as some of them are rather off the beaten
track.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">
</span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Go in Spring or Autumn – it’s best to avoid going in the heat of
summer – even winter can be pleasantly warm at times! Take a container
to fill with water – it’s free and probably tastier than bought water!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">
</span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Not far from the tourist office is the main plaza where the Town Hall
and church (Iglesia de la Anunciación) are situated as well as one of
the fountains – the fuente de los 16 caños.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;">. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;">. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Enjoy your walkl(s)!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;">. </span></span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03079924299297987356noreply@blogger.com004760 Berja, Almería, Spain36.8451829 -2.94506799999999236.8197684 -2.9854084999999921 36.870597399999994 -2.9047274999999919tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5000929787919180230.post-59864651716648050612016-12-13T09:02:00.000-08:002016-12-13T09:02:50.050-08:00Málaga – the Costa del Sol’s cultural centre<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span>by Robert Bovington </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span>.</span></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span>Málaga,
the second largest city in Andalucía, is surprisingly attractive given
its close proximity to the Costa del Sol. In recent years, it has made
some concessions to tourism but the changes made have only further
enhanced the city’s reputation as a cultural tourist destination. For
example, the Picasso Museum has recently been opened. Pablo Picasso was
born in Málaga and the new museum has an extensive selection of his
works. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span>.</span></span></span> </span></span></div>
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<td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Picasso Museum, Málaga</td>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span>.</span></span></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;">Only a
short walk away is the Renaissance Cathedral. It was begun in 1528 on
the site of a mosque. However, the building is still incomplete, as one
of the two towers remains unfinished. To be fair most of the building –
the interior, the main facade and one of the towers – were completed in
1782, a mere 254 years later! It was worth the wait for the building is
quite splendid especially the Baroque façade which faces the Plaza del
Obispo. Whilst the exterior is quite exuberant, the interior is rather
solemn – mostly Renaissance but with some Baroque embellishments.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span>.</span></span></span> </span></div>
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<td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Málaga Cathedral © Robert Bovington</td>
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<td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Málaga – El Sagrario<br />
© Robert Bovington</td>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span>.</span></span></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span>Next
door to the Cathedral are two more historic buildings – El Sagrario and
the Palacio Episcopal. The former is a 16th century church that actually
stands in the gardens of the Cathedral. The 18th century Bishop’s
Palace stands in the Plaza del Obispo. Its pink and grey doorway is
especially attractive.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span>.</span></span></span> </span></div>
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<td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Málaga – Bishop’s Palace © Robert Bovington</td>
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<span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span>.</span></span></span></div>
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<td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">an alleyway in Málaga<br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span>This
area of the city has many monuments dating from the Christian era yet
there are many little alleyways and tiny streets with a decidedly
Moorish feel to them. There are numerous bars and cafés here, so it is a
good place to obtain refreshments, which you’ll need if you intend to
visit the Alcazaba and the Castillo de Gibralfaro! These monuments are
but a short walk from the cathedral – along Calle Cister to the Plaza de
la Aduana.</span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span>.</span></span></span> </span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;">Málaga is a big city but most of its main attractions are in close proximity.</span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span>.</span></span></span> </span></div>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">
<a href="https://bovingtoninspain.files.wordpress.com/2015/10/bcb6b-m25c325a1laga2bfeb2b20082b252812529.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="150" src="https://bovingtoninspain.files.wordpress.com/2015/10/bcb6b-m25c325a1laga2bfeb2b20082b252812529.jpg?w=200&h=150" width="200" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"><span>The
Plaza de la Aduana is where the Teatro Romano is situated. Following
extensive restoration work, the theatre was opened to the public in
2011. </span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span>.</span></span></span> </span></div>
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</div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;">Overlooking
the theatre is the Alcazaba which stands near the foot of Gibralfaro
Hill. From Calle Alcazabilla, a series of zigzag walkways gradually wind
their way up to the fortress. The Moors built it between the 11th and
14th centuries when Málaga was part of the Kingdom of Granada. It is a
delightful place to stroll. Bougainvillaea, jasmine and honeysuckle
adorn its courtyards and gardens and there are views of the city and the
port from the ramparts of the fort.</span> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span>.</span></span></span> </span></div>
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<td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Málaga Alcazaba © Robert Bovington</td>
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<td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://bovingtoninspain.files.wordpress.com/2015/10/a3378-m25c325a1laga2bfeb2b20082b2528122529.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" border="0" class="aligncenter" height="200" src="https://bovingtoninspain.files.wordpress.com/2015/10/a3378-m25c325a1laga2bfeb2b20082b2528122529.jpg?w=150&h=200" width="150" /></a></td>
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<td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Málaga Gibralfaro<br />
© Robert Bovington</td>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span>.</span></span></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span>For
really spectacular views, however, a visit to the Castillo de Gibralfaro
is necessary! The remains of the 14th century castle overlook the
Alcazaba as well as the city that, from this height, looks rather
attractive with its ribbons of greenery. </span></span></div>
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<td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Paseo del Parque fuente<br />
© Robert Bovington</td>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span>The
Paseo del Parque, in particular, is a pleasant place to visit. A
splendid way to get from the Alcazaba to the harbour is to walk the
length of this verdant botanical garden. It is a quiet oasis amidst the
bustle of the surrounding streets. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span>.</span></span></span> </span></div>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span>There
are many other interesting places to see in Málaga – churches, museums
and attractive squares like the Plaza de la Constitucíon. </span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span>.</span></span></span> </span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span>One
particularly fascinating place to visit is El Cementario Inglés. This
English cemetery was the first Protestant burial place in Spain. It was
founded in 1831 and among its famous visitors was Hans Christian
Anderson. He visited in 1862 but didn’t stay – unlike Gerald Brenan, the
English author, who did and is buried there! </span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span>.</span></span></span> </span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;">Most English people who fly to the busy Málaga airport miss the
opportunity of sampling the delights of this fascinating city. Instead,
they head for Torremolinos, Fuengirola and Marbella and good luck to
them! It has meant that depite its close proximity to the Costa del Sol,
the city of Málaga has retained its Spanishness. Amidst the high-rise
blocks of the modern town can be found fascinating old buildings, leafy
parks and tiny bars where the locals gossip over a glass of fino and a
tapa.</span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span>.</span></span></span></div>
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<br /><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span>.</span></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: medium;">more blogs by Robert Bovington… </span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03079924299297987356noreply@blogger.com0Málaga, Spain36.721261 -4.421265500000004136.5176115 -4.7439890000000045 36.924910499999996 -4.0985420000000037tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5000929787919180230.post-87268751588295650982016-12-13T08:08:00.002-08:002016-12-13T08:08:52.512-08:00 Andalucía in photographs<span style="font-size: large;">by Robert Bovington</span><br />
<span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;">.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Andalucía is the southernmost region of mainland Spain. It is the
land of bullfighting, flamenco and gypsies. It is the land of high
sierras, charming white villages and magnificent cities.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">
</span><span style="font-size: large;">Check out my Panoramio site for photos of this great region.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">
</span><br />
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<span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;">.</span></span></h2>
<span style="font-size: large;"> </span> <a href="https://bovingtonphotosofspain.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/andalusia.jpg"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-53" data-attachment-id="53" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-description="" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":""}" data-image-title="Andalusia" data-large-file="https://bovingtonphotosofspain.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/andalusia.jpg?w=590" data-medium-file="https://bovingtonphotosofspain.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/andalusia.jpg?w=300" data-orig-file="https://bovingtonphotosofspain.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/andalusia.jpg" data-orig-size="1130,830" data-permalink="https://bovingtonphotosofspain.wordpress.com/2012/03/07/andalucia-in-photographs/andalusia/" src="https://bovingtonphotosofspain.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/andalusia.jpg?w=590&h=433" title="Andalusia" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.panoramio.com/user/2391258/tags/Andalusia">http://www.panoramio.com/user/2391258/tags/Andalusia</a></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: white;">.</span></span></h2>
Robert Bovington<br />December 2016</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03079924299297987356noreply@blogger.com0Andalusia, Spain37.5442706 -4.72775279999996234.3128701 -9.8913267999999626 40.7756711 0.43582120000003766tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5000929787919180230.post-77793508707855978482016-12-13T07:53:00.000-08:002016-12-13T07:53:10.037-08:00 Ronda in photographs<span style="font-size: large;">by Robert Bovington </span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Ronda is located in one of the most dramatic locations in Europe –
perched 750 metres above sea level, on an inland plateau, sliced in half
by the 100-metre deep Tajo gorge.</span><br />
<span style="color: white;">. </span><br />
<a href="https://bovingtonphotosofspain.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/ronda.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" height="371" src="https://bovingtonphotosofspain.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/ronda.jpg?w=640&h=371" width="640" /></a><br />
<span style="color: white;">.</span><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">The town is a photographer’s dream – or a nightmare if there is
insufficient film or lack of space on the digital camera’s memory card.
Throughout Ronda there are delightful buildings like the ‘Palacio de
Mondragón’ and the Casa del Marqués de Salvatierra’.</span></div>
<span style="color: white;">.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Casa del Marqués de Salvatierra<br />© Robert Bovington</td></tr>
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<br /><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">For my full article:-</span><br />
<a href="http://bobbovington.blogspot.com/2012/03/ronda-article-by-robert-bovington.html">http://bobbovington.blogspot.com/2012/03/ronda-article-by-robert-bovington.html</a><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">OR</span><br />
<a href="http://bovingtoninspain.wordpress.com/2012/03/13/ronda-an-article-by-robert-bovington/">http://bovingtoninspain.wordpress.com/2012/03/13/ronda-an-article-by-robert-bovington/</a> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">For photographs of Ronda click on the following link:-</span><br />
<a href="http://www.panoramio.com/user/2391258/tags/Ronda">http://www.panoramio.com/user/2391258/tags/Ronda</a><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Robert Bovington</span><br />
<a href="https://plus.google.com/118235640981670233395/about">https://plus.google.com/118235640981670233395/about</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03079924299297987356noreply@blogger.com029400 Ronda, Málaga, Spain36.746209 -5.161225100000024236.6953115 -5.2419061000000244 36.7971065 -5.080544100000024tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5000929787919180230.post-81568895025130231552016-12-10T08:55:00.001-08:002016-12-10T08:55:49.737-08:00Teruel<b>by Robert Bovington</b><br />
<b><span style="color: white;">. </span></b><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Once upon a time, in the city of Teruel,
there lived a young man and a young woman who were very much in love.
Diego de Marcilla and Isabel de Segura had been childhood playmates and
both had belonged to wealthy and important families. </span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Around the time
that Diego and Isabel were eligible to marry, Diego’s family had fallen
on hard times. Isabel’s father, the richest man in all Teruel,
prohibited the union until the youth had found fame and fortune – a time
limit of five years was agreed upon. </span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Five years passed and not a word
was heard of Diego de Marcilla.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">On the fifth anniversary of the
agreement, Isabel’s father gave her hand in marriage to an older man
and, the very next day, the wedding was celebrated. Diego burst onto the
scene. He triumphantly announced his return only to discover that he
was too late – there had been a misunderstanding – according to Isabel’s
father, the five years included the day of the agreement and not the
day of departure! Being of a virtuous nature, Isabel would not betray
her husband of a few hours and consequently refused the desperate Diego a
last kiss. This was too much for the poor lad – for five long years he
had yearned for the day that he would marry his childhood sweetheart.
Now his dreams were shattered.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Heartbroken, Diego collapsed and died on
the spot. At his funeral, Isabel was grief stricken and, bending over to
kiss Diego’s lips, she dropped dead, falling over the body of the man
she had loved.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b><span style="color: white;">. </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: white;">. </span></b></div>
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">This story is known as “los amantes de
Teruel” – the Lovers of Teruel and it has inspired a number of writers.
It also inspired the citizens of Teruel who demanded that the two be
buried side by side so that “what was denied them in life could be given
to them in death”. </span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Later, the mummified bodies of Diego and Isabel were
exhumed and placed in the tombs where they now rest – in the cloisters
of the Gothic church of San Pedro. They can be seen today, along with
the exquisitely sculptured lids featuring the couple, both with an arm
outstretched and their hands almost touching but not quite. Religious
piety precluded them touching since Isabel was married to another! They
are the work of sculptor Juan de Ávalos.</span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;">
</span>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">The “los amantes de Teruel” is just one
of many interesting monuments in the city. </span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Teruel is the capital of the
province of the same name in the autonomous community of Aragón. Despite
the fact that it is one of the least known places in Spain, it really
is an attractive and historic city. “Teruel existe” was the slogan used
by a campaign group a few years ago. They lobbied for greater
recognition and investment in the city and the province. Connections to
Teruel have improved but it still remains the only provincial capital in
Spain without a direct railway link to Madrid.</span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;">
</span>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Teruel certainly does exist and when I
visited I enjoyed exploring the old town with its medieval buildings
and, in particular, the Mudéjar architecture. </span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Alfonso II of Aragón
captured Teruel from the Moors in 1171 but many Muslims chose to remain
in the city. This resulted in the Mudéjar style of architecture that is
still visible today. </span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Of special importance are the towers, which are
quite splendid and UNESCO think so too – they have included them in the
Mudéjar Architecture of Aragón World Heritage site. They include the
Belfry-Tower of the Cathedral of Santa María, the towers of the churches
of San Pedro, San Salvador and San Martín.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;">. </span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<a href="https://bovingtoninspain.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/teruel-towers.jpg"><img alt="Teruel towers" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1924" src="https://bovingtoninspain.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/teruel-towers.jpg?w=640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;">. </span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">The Cathedral is quite splendid. Apart
from the World Heritage featured tower, there is a richly decorated
Mudéjar ceiling and a Plateresque altarpiece. Adjacent to the Cathedral
is the Episcopal Palace, which houses the Diocesan Museum. Nearby is the
16th-century Palacio de la Comunidad. It was the old government
building but it now houses the Provincial Museum. The current Town Hall
is also located in the Plaza de la Catedral.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;">. </span></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://bovingtoninspain.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/teruel-modernist-building.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" class="size-medium wp-image-146" height="300" src="https://bovingtoninspain.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/teruel-modernist-building.jpg?w=225&h=300" title="Teruel - modernist building" width="225" /></a></td></tr>
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<span style="color: white;">.</span></div>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">A number of tiny streets lead from the
Cathedral to the main square – the Plaza del Torico, one of Teruel’s
best-known monuments, is to be found here. Perched at the top of a tall
column is a small sculpture of a bull and a star. It is the statue of El
Torico and is the symbol of the city. Unfortunately, on my visit the
square was a building site – one of a number that I stumbled into on my
walk. The good news is that it was part of a programme of restoration
within the city. When I peeked through the partitioning that the
builders had erected I could see that the travel guide’s description of
“fine Modernist buildings lining the square” was accurate.</span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;">
</span>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">There are a number of other attractive
places to visit – most only a short walk from the city centre. They
include a number of religious buildings like the Gothic church of St.
Francis, the 12th-century church of San Miguel and the Church of La
Merced, which also includes a tower in Mudéjar style. The Paseo del
Óvalo is one of the main thoroughfares in the city but it is only a few
minutes walk from the Tower of San Salvador.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">It is worth the detour in
order to view the beautiful Escalinata – a staircase that climbs the
hill from the railway station to the city centre. It is quite a recent
addition to the city’s fine architecture but quite splendid for all that
– it was designed by José Toran in 1920. It is decorated with ceramic
tiles and is in mock Mudéjar style. The Escalinata includes a
beautifully carved embossed relief depicting a scene from the legend of
the Lovers of Teruel. </span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Another important landmark is the viaduct – the
Acueducto de los Arcos that was constructed in the 16th century. Modern
and Medieval Teruel are separated by a ravine so a bridge was needed to
connect the two areas.</span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;">
</span>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">On my visit to the town, I stayed in the
Hotel Reina Cristina, which was comfortable and also very convenient,
being located on the Paseo del Óvala and about 50 metres from the Tower
of El Salvador. Another option would have been to stay at the Parador de
Teruel. It is a small Mudéjar inspired palace but the downside is that
it is on the outskirts of the city.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03079924299297987356noreply@blogger.com0Teruel, Spain40.3456879 -1.106434499999977640.2972794 -1.1871154999999776 40.3940964 -1.0257534999999776tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5000929787919180230.post-11898930123689100342016-12-10T08:35:00.000-08:002016-12-10T08:35:29.956-08:00Granada<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">by Robert Bovington</span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;"> .</span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Granada is a city in the autonomous region of Andalucía, situated at
the foot of the Sierra Nevada. It is one of the great cities of Spain if
not the World.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">
</span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">When visiting Granada it is tempting to spend all one’s time admiring
the Alhambra. From afar one can admire the beauty of its red walled
parapets contrasting with the snow capped Sierra Nevada whilst once
inside one can absorb oneself in the sheer splendour of its fantastic
palaces and its tranquil gardens. However, Granada has much more to
offer the visitor.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">
</span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">It is a city where both Moorish and Christian history is visible in art and architecture.</span></div>
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</span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Moorish Granada is exemplified by the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of
the Alhambra, the Generalife and the Albaicín district whilst the
Capilla Real and the Cathedral represent Christian Granada.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;"> .</span></span> </span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://bovingtonphotosofspain.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/alhambra-61.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" class="size-large wp-image-28" src="https://bovingtonphotosofspain.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/alhambra-61.jpg?w=590&h=332" title="Alhambra (6)" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Granada - Alhambra © Robert Bovington</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;"> .</span></span> </div>
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for more photographs of Granada click on the following link….<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;"> .</span></span> </div>
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Robert Bovington<br />December 2016</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03079924299297987356noreply@blogger.com0Granada, Spain37.1773363 -3.598557099999993637.0761283 -3.7599185999999936 37.2785443 -3.4371955999999937tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5000929787919180230.post-68178043471388779502016-12-10T08:28:00.000-08:002016-12-10T08:28:49.334-08:00Málaga<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Málaga, the second largest city in
Andalucía, is surprisingly attractive given its close proximity to the
Costa del Sol. In recent years, it has made some concessions to tourism
but the changes made have only further enhanced the city’s reputation as
a cultural tourist destination…</span></div>
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my complete article is at:-</div>
<a href="http://bobbovington.blogspot.com/2012/03/malaga.html">http://bobbovington.blogspot.com/2012/03/malaga.html</a><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;">. </span></span><br />
my photographs of Málaga:-<br />
<a href="http://www.panoramio.com/user/2391258/tags/M%C3%A1laga">http://www.panoramio.com/user/2391258/tags/Málaga</a><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;">. </span></span><br />
Robert Bovington<br />December 2016Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03079924299297987356noreply@blogger.com0Málaga, Spain36.721261 -4.421265500000004136.5176115 -4.7439890000000045 36.924910499999996 -4.0985420000000037tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5000929787919180230.post-51922758248214070252016-12-10T08:21:00.000-08:002016-12-10T08:21:31.119-08:00Andalucía in photographs
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by Robert Bovington<br /><span style="color: white;">.</span></h2>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Andalucía is
the southernmost region of mainland Spain. It is the land of
bullfighting, flamenco and gypsies. It is the land of high sierras,
charming white villages and magnificent cities.</span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;">
</span><span style="font-size: large;">Check out my Panoramio site for photos of this great region.</span><br />
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<span style="color: white;">.</span></div>
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<a href="https://bovingtonphotosofspain.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/andalusia.jpg"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-53" src="https://bovingtonphotosofspain.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/andalusia.jpg?w=590&h=433" title="Andalusia" /></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.panoramio.com/user/2391258/tags/Andalusia">http://www.panoramio.com/user/2391258/tags/Andalusia</a></div>
<div>
Robert Bovington<br />
March 2012</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03079924299297987356noreply@blogger.com0Spain40.463667000000008 -3.749220000000036614.533696500000008 -45.057814000000036 66.393637500000011 37.559373999999963tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5000929787919180230.post-43764343115115723842016-12-10T08:16:00.000-08:002016-12-10T08:16:08.984-08:00 Ronda in photographs<span style="font-size: large;">Ronda is located in one of the most dramatic locations in Europe –
perched 750 metres above sea level, on an inland plateau, sliced in half
by the 100-metre deep Tajo gorge.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;">. </span></span><br />
<a href="https://bovingtonphotosofspain.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/ronda.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" height="371" src="https://bovingtonphotosofspain.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/ronda.jpg?w=640&h=371" width="640" /></a><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;">. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The town is a photographer’s dream – or a nightmare if there is
insufficient film or lack of space on the digital camera’s memory card.
Throughout Ronda there are delightful buildings like the ‘Palacio de
Mondragón’ and the Casa del Marqués de Salvatierra’.</span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;">. </span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Casa del Marqués de Salvatierra<br />© Robert Bovington</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;">. </span></span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" class=" " height="224" src="https://bovingtonphotosofspain.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/ronda2008252872529.jpg?w=168&h=224" style="border-color: initial; border-style: initial; border-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="168" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Palacio de Mondragón<br />© Robert Bovington</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;">. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;">.</span></span> <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;"></span></span>
For my full article:-<br />
<a href="http://bobbovington.blogspot.com/2012/03/ronda-article-by-robert-bovington.html">http://bobbovington.blogspot.com/2012/03/ronda-article-by-robert-bovington.html</a><br />
OR<br />
<a href="http://bovingtoninspain.wordpress.com/2012/03/13/ronda-an-article-by-robert-bovington/">http://bovingtoninspain.wordpress.com/2012/03/13/ronda-an-article-by-robert-bovington/</a> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span><br />
For photographs of Ronda click on the following link:-<br />
<a href="http://www.panoramio.com/user/2391258/tags/Ronda">http://www.panoramio.com/user/2391258/tags/Ronda</a><br />
Robert Bovington<br />
<a href="https://plus.google.com/118235640981670233395/about">https://plus.google.com/118235640981670233395/about</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03079924299297987356noreply@blogger.com029400 Ronda, Málaga, Spain36.746209 -5.161225100000024236.6953115 -5.2419061000000244 36.7971065 -5.080544100000024tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5000929787919180230.post-30366503735190828552016-12-10T08:06:00.000-08:002016-12-10T08:06:57.679-08:00Salamanca Cathedral<span style="font-size: large;">by Robert Bovington</span>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;">.</span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"> </span><br />
<div class="article-body" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">The
New Cathedral is one of a pair, aptly named Catedral Nueva (new) and
Catedral Vieja (old). They are physically connected to each other -the
new one was begun in 1513 when it was decided that the old cathedral
wastoo small. The Catedral Vieja was started in the 12th century in
Romanesquestyle. It was completed a century later and one of its main
attractions is itshighly intricate 15th-century altar – the work of
Nicolás Florentino. TheCatedral Nueva was built in late Gothic style
with Renaissance and Baroquedecoration. Inside there are eighteen
chapels but the Capilla Dorada is thebest, housing as it does over a
hundred sculptures.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;">.</span></span> </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Salamanca Cathedral © Robert Bovington</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Salamanca Cathedral © Robert Bovington</td></tr>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03079924299297987356noreply@blogger.com0Salamanca, Spain40.9701039 -5.663539700000001240.9221424 -5.7442207000000014 41.0180654 -5.582858700000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5000929787919180230.post-26238363486393245182016-12-10T07:58:00.000-08:002016-12-10T07:58:48.224-08:00Palencia Cathedral<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span>Palencia
Cathedral is one of the city’s monuments to its rich history. It is
known as ‘La Bella Desconocida’ (The Beautiful Unknown One). Perhaps it
is because of the treasures inside the cathedral that it has been given
such a curious title. El Greco’s ‘St. Sebastian’ is just one of the
valuable paintings to be found here.</span></span></div>
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<td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://bovingtonphotosofspain.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/exterior_catedral_palencia3pubdomfmanzanal.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" border="0" class="aligncenter" height="300" src="https://bovingtonphotosofspain.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/exterior_catedral_palencia3pubdomfmanzanal.jpg?w=400&h=300" style="border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-style: initial; border-width: 0;" width="400" /></a></td>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span><span style="color: white;">. </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span><span style="color: white;"> </span></span></span>more blogs by Robert Bovington…<br />
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 11pt;">“Spanish Impressions”</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 11pt;"><a href="http://bobbovington.blogspot.com/">http://bobbovington.blogspot.com/</a></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 11pt;">“postcards from Spain”</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 11pt;"><a href="http://bovington-posts.blogspot.com/">http://bovington-posts.blogspot.com/</a></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 11pt;">“you couldn’t make it up!”</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 11pt;"><a href="http://bovingtonycmitup.blogspot.com/">http://bovingtonycmitup.blogspot.com/</a></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 11pt;">“a grumpy old man in Spain”</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 11pt;"><a href="http://grumpybobbov.blogspot.com/">http://grumpybobbov.blogspot.com/</a></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 11pt;">“bits and bobs”</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 11pt;"><a href="http://bovingtonbitsandblogs.blogspot.com/">http://bovingtonbitsandblogs.blogspot.com/</a></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 11pt;">“Spanish Expressions”</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 11pt;"><a href="http://spanishsayingsbovington.blogspot.com/">http://spanishsayingsbovington.blogspot.com/</a></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 11pt;">“Spanish Art”</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 11pt;"><a href="http://bovingtonspanishart.blogspot.com/">http://bovingtonspanishart.blogspot.com/</a></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 11pt;">“Books About Spain”</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 11pt;"><a href="http://bovingtonbooks.blogspot.com/">http://bovingtonbooks.blogspot.com/</a></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03079924299297987356noreply@blogger.com0Palencia, Spain42.0096857 -4.528801599999951641.9624917 -4.6094825999999518 42.056879699999996 -4.4481205999999514tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5000929787919180230.post-62083727218151236912016-12-10T07:53:00.000-08:002016-12-10T07:53:31.974-08:00Nerja - a coastal town
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Nerja
is a coastal town in the province of Málaga. It is a popular
destination for tourists mainly because of its caves but it also has
several fine beaches set amidst charming coves beneath steep cliffs.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: white;"> </span></span>The Balcón
de Europa is a nice place to visit. It is in the centre of the old town
and is a mirador or viewpoint that provides stunning views along the
coastline.</span></div>
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<span style="color: white;"> </span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: white;">.</span></span></div>
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<a href="https://bovingtonphotosofspain.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/nerjasept200304.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="200" src="https://bovingtonphotosofspain.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/nerjasept200304.jpg?w=150&h=200" width="150" /></a><span style="font-size: medium;">The
caves are about five million years old and were formed by rainwater
seeping through the cracks and fissures in the rock, eroding the layers
below to produce cavities and hollow channels. Over a long period the
cavities got larger creating enormous chambers. The dripping water also
formed stalactites and stalagmites.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">more photos of Nerja…</span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: white;">.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">even more photos of Nerja:</span><br />
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<a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/118235640981670233395/NerjaFrigliana">https://picasaweb.google.com/118235640981670233395/NerjaFrigliana</a></div>
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<br /><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: white;">.</span></span>more blogs by Robert Bovington…</div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 11pt;">“Spanish Impressions”</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 11pt;"><a href="http://bobbovington.blogspot.com/">http://bobbovington.blogspot.com/</a></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 11pt;">“postcards from Spain”</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 11pt;"><a href="http://bovington-posts.blogspot.com/">http://bovington-posts.blogspot.com/</a></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 11pt;">“you couldn’t make it up!”</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 11pt;"><a href="http://bovingtonycmitup.blogspot.com/">http://bovingtonycmitup.blogspot.com/</a></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 11pt;">“a grumpy old man in Spain”</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 11pt;"><a href="http://grumpybobbov.blogspot.com/">http://grumpybobbov.blogspot.com/</a></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 11pt;">“bits and bobs”</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 11pt;"><a href="http://bovingtonbitsandblogs.blogspot.com/">http://bovingtonbitsandblogs.blogspot.com/</a></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 11pt;">“Spanish Expressions”</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 11pt;"><a href="http://spanishsayingsbovington.blogspot.com/">http://spanishsayingsbovington.blogspot.com/</a></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 11pt;">“Spanish Art”</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 11pt;"><a href="http://bovingtonspanishart.blogspot.com/">http://bovingtonspanishart.blogspot.com/</a></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 11pt;">“Books About Spain”</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 11pt;"><a href="http://bovingtonbooks.blogspot.com/">http://bovingtonbooks.blogspot.com/</a></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03079924299297987356noreply@blogger.com029780 Nerja, Málaga, Spain36.7565204 -3.872465799999986336.7310764 -3.9128062999999864 36.7819644 -3.8321252999999862tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5000929787919180230.post-9489604344077015812016-12-10T07:44:00.000-08:002016-12-10T07:44:46.618-08:00Nacimiento nr Laujar de Andarax
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<span style="font-size: large;">by Robert Bovington<span> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;"><span>.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span>a lovely place for a picnic</span></span></div>
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<a href="https://bovingtonphotosofspain.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/laujaroct2005252892529.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="300" src="https://bovingtonphotosofspain.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/laujaroct2005252892529.jpg?w=400&h=300" width="400" /></a><br />
<img alt="" border="0" height="400" src="https://bovingtonphotosofspain.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/laujardeandaraxoct20052528112529.jpg?w=300&h=400" width="300" /><br />
<a href="https://bovingtonphotosofspain.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/laujardeandaraxoct2005252872529.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="400" src="https://bovingtonphotosofspain.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/laujardeandaraxoct2005252872529.jpg?w=300&h=400" width="300" /></a><a href="https://bovingtonphotosofspain.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/laujarpicnicaug2008252882529.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="400" src="https://bovingtonphotosofspain.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/laujarpicnicaug2008252882529.jpg?w=300&h=400" width="300" /></a>
<a href="https://bovingtonphotosofspain.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/laujaroct200510.jpg" style="clear: left; display: inline!important; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" height="300" src="https://bovingtonphotosofspain.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/laujaroct200510.jpg?w=400&h=300" width="400" /></a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03079924299297987356noreply@blogger.com0Laujar de Andarax, 04470, Almería, Spain37.069371545108744 -2.897094222753935437.056702045108743 -2.9172642227539352 37.082041045108745 -2.8769242227539356tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5000929787919180230.post-90764719006024285112016-12-10T07:38:00.000-08:002016-12-10T07:38:27.192-08:00Al-Andalus
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<span style="font-size: large;">by Robert Bovington</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">In 711 an army of 7000 under the command
of the Berber Tarik-ibn-Zehad crossed the Straits of Gibraltar and
defeated Roderic the Visigothic King of Hispania. The Muslim armies
swept through Hispania and conquered Toledo which was then the capital
of the Visigothic kingdom. This marked the beginning of Muslim
domination of a large chunk of the Iberian Peninsula.</span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://bovingtonphotosofspain.files.wordpress.com/2012/07/alhambra25281825291.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" class="size-large wp-image-182" height="1024" src="https://bovingtonphotosofspain.files.wordpress.com/2012/07/alhambra25281825291.jpg?w=576&h=1024" title="Al-Andalus" width="576" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Lions Courtyard Alhambra photo: Robert Bovington</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Arabs named this vast region
Al-Andalus. Initially it comprised five administrative areas roughly
corresponding to Andalucía; Galicia and Portugal; Castile and Léon;
Aragón and Catalonia; and Septimania which apparently was where the
modern French region of Languedoc-Roussillon is located. So Al-Andalus
was pretty big! At that juncture, Al-Andalus was merely a province of
the Umayyad Caliphate of Damascus.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Over the centuries, Al-Andalus was ruled
by varying Arab dynasties. For example, the Abbasid dynasty assassinated
the Umayyads and seized power, and Al-Andalus became a kingdom also
known as the Emirate of Córdoba (c. 750-929). Successively it became the
Caliphate of Córdoba (929-1031); then a collection of Taifa kingdoms.
The last of the Arab kingdoms was the Nasrid kingdom of Granada
(1232-1492), which by then was merely the territories of Almería,
Málaga, and Granada. This gradual yet massive reduction in the size of
this once great kingdom was, of course, due to the Reconquest of Spain
by the Christians. Al-Andalus ceased to exist in 1492 when Boabdil
surrendered the city of Granada to the Catholic Monarchs.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">an extract of my Pinterest pinboard ‘Al-Andalus’ is shown below…</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03079924299297987356noreply@blogger.com0Spain40.463667000000008 -3.749220000000036614.533696500000008 -45.057814000000036 66.393637500000011 37.559373999999963tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5000929787919180230.post-57059536013199034762016-12-09T09:11:00.000-08:002016-12-09T09:11:36.672-08:00Who says Spain is all sun and sangria!<h3>
<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: large;">snapshot of my 'Who says Spain is all sun and sangria!' pinboard on Pinterest</span></span></h3>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03079924299297987356noreply@blogger.com0Spain40.463667000000008 -3.749220000000036614.533696500000008 -45.057814000000036 66.393637500000011 37.559373999999963tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5000929787919180230.post-68470738359008203862016-12-09T09:05:00.000-08:002016-12-09T09:05:39.957-08:00Casarabonela - a pueblo blanco<h3 style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Casarabonela is on the easternmost edge
of the area officially classified as the White Towns of Andalusia. It is
situated in the Sierra de las Nieves and is yet another attractive
pueblo blanco that has preserved its Arabic heritage with its narrow
streets and whitewashed houses festooned with flowers. Like many of the
villages some of the alleyways are rather steep – on my last visit I
left my aged relative sitting on a bench in the main plaza while my wife
and I explored the charming alleyways.</span></span></h3>
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1MQ_rFpa2Kw/S4llkTi8ZBI/AAAAAAAAB_4/3m48ivC0Vbo/s1600/Casarabonela+%25286%2529.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" class="alignleft" height="149" src="https://i2.wp.com/2.bp.blogspot.com/-1MQ_rFpa2Kw/S4llkTi8ZBI/AAAAAAAAB_4/3m48ivC0Vbo/s200/Casarabonela+%25286%2529.jpg" width="200" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">An
attractive church – the Iglesia de Santiago Apóstle is located in the
main plaza. It has some interesting crypts and a museum of silver and
religious artifacts.</span></span></h3>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03079924299297987356noreply@blogger.com029566 Casarabonela, Málaga, Spain36.7852433 -4.8423417000000236.7788848 -4.85242670000002 36.791601799999995 -4.83225670000002tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5000929787919180230.post-73969435887543045952016-12-09T08:58:00.001-08:002016-12-09T08:58:41.364-08:00Cómpeta - a beautiful town in the Axarquía<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Cómpeta is an attractive little town set
amidst the beautiful Axarquía in the province of Málaga. I visited at
the beginning of February 2013 and though it is only 18 kilometres from
the coast (Torrox nr Nerjar), it took about half an hour to drive from
Torrox to Cómpeta because of the steep twisting road. The town nestles
on the southern slopes of the Sierra de Almijara.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03079924299297987356noreply@blogger.com029754 Cómpeta, Málaga, Spain36.8328107 -3.973813000000063836.8201017 -3.9939830000000636 36.845519700000004 -3.953643000000064tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5000929787919180230.post-18255029644453043132016-12-09T08:51:00.000-08:002016-12-11T08:35:42.336-08:00 Diverse Almería – Santuario de Tices<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">by Robert Bovington </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The ‘Santuario de Tices’ is a lovely
church set amidst an oasis of peace and tranquillity. It is absolutely
delightful walking around the Plaza de Alberto Gomez Matarin. The only
sounds are of birds singing and bees humming. There is a formal garden
in front of the church. A statue of Jesus stands amidst rose bushes,
purple geraniums, chamomile and other flowers. The church itself is
white, peach and lemon built in neoclassical style. Enchanting!</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03079924299297987356noreply@blogger.com004459 Tices, Almería, Spain37.0619398 -2.731405300000005837.0611478 -2.7326658000000057 37.062731799999995 -2.7301448000000059tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5000929787919180230.post-85146861421996637292016-12-09T08:38:00.002-08:002016-12-09T08:38:54.541-08:00Diverse Almería - El Cabo de Gata<div style="text-align: justify;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Wyregp110Hg/TqqPANH2IOI/AAAAAAAAHTs/HkZks3IKPac/s1600/cabo+de+gata+oct+2003+%25282%2529.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="150" src="https://bovingtonphotosofspain.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/4f06e-cabodegataoct2003252822529.jpg" width="200" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">On the south-western edge of the Cabo de Gata Natural Park is the small village actually called El Cabo de Gata. It is a pleasant little seaside resort beside a beach of white sand. The whitewashed buildings, that line its promenade, are mainly holiday apartments, interspersed with the occasional bar.</span>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The village still supports a small fishing fleet and the fishermen's boats, nets and lobster pots pepper the beaches at the southeastern end.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Nearby is the Salinas de Acosta area of the natural park. Between spring and autumn, thousands of migrating birds stop here on their journeys between Europe and Africa. Apart from flamingos, there are storks, avocets, eagles and many other types. Only a few remain in the winter when the Salinas are drained after the autumn salt harvest.</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03079924299297987356noreply@blogger.com004150 Cabo de Gata, Almería, Spain36.7817465 -2.24224839999999436.769028999999996 -2.2624183999999938 36.794464 -2.2220783999999942tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5000929787919180230.post-60154113268971302122016-12-09T08:31:00.000-08:002016-12-09T08:31:20.498-08:00Diverse Almería - Baños de Sierra Alhamilla<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zGwGSryGL9s/TqmKuP1X2FI/AAAAAAAAHSg/Xfy259bf5lQ/s1600/banos+2005+Oct+%25282%2529.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="150" src="https://bovingtonphotosofspain.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/1a633-banos2005oct252822529.jpg" width="200" /></a>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Los Baños de Sierra Alhamilla is a small village dominated by a spa hotel, situated next to primitive but nevertheless attractive houses amidst an oasis of palm trees.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">An attractive indoor garden is set in a central courtyard. It is quite delightful; an oasis of peace and tranquillity. It apparently took eight years to restore the old building and the hotel 'Balneario de Sierra Alhamilla' is splendid. It provides a range of health treatments; some of them based on the health-giving properties of the mineral waters of the Sierra Alhamilla.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Many birds inhabit the sierra, though most occupy the areas above 800 metres because of the increased tree cover. Finches, stone curlews, little bustards, crested larks, short-toed larks, lesser short-toed larks and black-bellied sand grouse inhabit these mountains, as do blue rock thrushes, crag martins, alpine swifts and black wheateaters. In the highest peaks, birds of prey including eagles, buzzards and kestrels soar.</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03079924299297987356noreply@blogger.com0Sierra Alhamilla, 04160, Almería, Spain36.988889 -2.3513890000000411.4668545 -43.65998300000004 62.510923500000004 38.957204999999959tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5000929787919180230.post-31299313754741891122016-12-09T08:20:00.001-08:002016-12-09T08:20:48.595-08:00Calar Alto Observatory
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Almería is the sunniest driest place in Spain. It also has the cleanest
atmosphere in Europe and hardly any cloud making it an ideal location
for installing an observatory.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Calar Alto, at an altitude of 2,168 metres (7,113 feet), is the
highest mountain in Almería and was, therefore chosen as the location
for an astronomical observatory. Called, appropriately enough, the Calar
Alto Observatory, it is owned and operated jointly by Max-Planck
institute for astronomy and the Institute of Astrophysics of Andalucía.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It was officially opened in July 1975 with the commissioning of its
1.2 metre telescope. The site has developed due to the strong ties
between the German and Spanish owners and 4 more telescopes have been
installed – the largest being 3.5 metres.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Calar Alto mountaintop is situated in the Sierra de los Filabres,
north of the town of Gérgal. It is a pleasant place to walk on a
summer’s day, as the temperature is several degrees cooler than down on
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03079924299297987356noreply@blogger.com0Calar Alto, 04889, Almería, Spain37.223611 -2.546110999999996211.701576499999998 -43.854704999999996 62.745645499999995 38.762483tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5000929787919180230.post-73287358004442075992016-12-08T09:10:00.001-08:002016-12-08T09:10:22.062-08:00Alicante<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span>Robert Bovington</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span><span style="color: white;">. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span>The city of Alicante is a Mediterranean port that boasts a fine palm-lined promenade – and a castle. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span style="color: white;">. </span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span>I can
attest to these facts because I went there many years ago – I don’t know
why – on reflection, yes I do – it was to visit somewhere interesting
instead of sunbathing and boozing on a Benidorm holiday. I travelled
there by train and very pleasant it was too – the little train leisurely
making its way along the narrow-gauge track.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span style="color: white;">. </span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span style="color: white;"></span></span></span></span><span>The train and the castle still
exist. The castle – el Castillo de Santa Barbara – is perched 350 feet
above the city and can be reached by driving up the winding road to the
summit or, as I did, by using the lift.</span></span><span style="font-size: large;">
<span>Alicante
has other attractions – a cathedral, a museum, beaches, restaurants
and, for those that like that sort of thing, shopping.</span></span><span style="font-size: large;">
</span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span><span style="color: white;">. </span></span></span><br />
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</span><div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span>Another reason to go there is to catch a ferry to the Balearic Islands.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span style="color: white;">. </span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://bovingtonphotosofspain.files.wordpress.com/2015/06/6f2d0-skyline_de_alicante.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" border="0" height="300" src="https://bovingtonphotosofspain.files.wordpress.com/2015/06/6f2d0-skyline_de_alicante.jpg?w=400&h=300" width="400" /></a></td>
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<td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vista del puerto y el Castillo de Santa Bárbara<br />
Skyline of the city of Alicante, seen from the harbour.<br />
Author: <a href="http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:C._Quesada" title="User:C. Quesada">Carlos Quesada Granja</a></td>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Other blogs by Robert Bovington:</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03079924299297987356noreply@blogger.com0Alicante, Spain38.3459963 -0.4906855000000405238.246386300000005 -0.65204700000004046 38.4456063 -0.32932400000004053