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Royal Alcazar palace in Seville c.Turismo Sevilla
Where will you be travelling this year – where´s the next hot destination – what type of travel feels right? With winter still dragging on, now´s the time to start travel planning for the year ahead...
Custom bike tour white towns southern Spain
Spain and top-level cycling have long gone hand in hand. But until recently, southern Spain has remained surprisingly “off the radar”; while Mallorca , Girona, the Canary Islands and the Costa Blanca...
Cycling in the Subbetica Andalucia
Planning a cycling break in Spain - a spring escape with a bit of biking and some culture; or a serious cycling training camp? Whatever your level, rural Andalucia has it all : great scenery, great...
Torreparedones Roman ruins Baena Cordoba
Main photo: Torreparedones Roman ruins near Baena (El Pais - photo: Museo Historico de Baena/EPV). Local archaeologists believe it could be the largest olive mill yet found in what was the Roman...
Moorish watchtower and startrail night sky photography Spain
The number of stars that people can see with the naked eye has reduced dramatically over the last decade. At your home or work, can you still see the stars at night? What are the real effects of...
Picasso Celebration 2023 exhibitions Malaga
Malaga, one of Europe´s top travel destinations in 2023 The Guardian (UK) and Vogue magazine have included Malaga in their “ Where to go in 2023 ” lists of the best places to travel in Europe this...
 El Trillo restaurant with view of the Alhambra Granada
Our Top 10 favourite restaurants in Andalucia There are now so many great places to eat in Andalucia, it´s impossible to keep to any list down to just 10 restaurants. So, I have intentionally left...
Fortaleza la Mota castle Alcala La Real Jaen
Our Top 10 Favourite places in Andalucia This autumn marks exactly 10 years since we opened the doors of Casa Olea for the first time. We had hoped to be celebrating the achievement with lots special...
Luxury Christmas hamper with finest Spanish products
A “Taste of Andalucia” Hamper As many of you haven´t sadly been able to travel to sunny Spain this year, we´ve been racking our brains as to how we can send you a little Taste of Andalucia , to help...
The best rural hotels in Andalucia Spain
With many of us now returning to some form of lockdown , the enticing Andalusian interior - land of natural beauty and cultural fascination, endless vistas, traditions, fine food and open spaces -...

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