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Ronda: Chasing American literary legend Ernest Hemingway in the hills of Andalucia

MORE than a century after Ernest Hemingway’s much-written-about tour of Spain, which included a stop in the idyllic mountain town of Ronda, this Andalusian pueblo

14 Aug, 2025 @ 12:13

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Cuenca: a must-see city in Castilla de La Mancha

CUENCA, situated 2 hours outside of Madrid by car, is a gem of a place to visit. Arguably, the city is not so much a

17 Jun, 2025 @ 13:49

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RONDA recognised as ‘Tourist Destination of Excellence’ for 2023

RONDA, in Malaga, Spain, wins 2023 'Tourist Destination of Excellence' award for promoting tourism, preserving cultural heritage, and having great appeal.

1 Aug, 2023 @ 08:45

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MOONLIGHT WALKS with Donkeys on the Costa del Sol

BEHIND a small wooden gate in the hills above La Cala de Mijas on the Costa del Sol you’ll find the sort of place donkeys

18 Jul, 2023 @ 19:15

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DON’T MISS: The Best of What’s on in Spain

Top events in Spain for the week and month ahead from San Sebastian to Merida via Sanlúcar and Barcelona. THIS WEEK San Sebastian Jazz Festival (July

17 Jul, 2023 @ 15:17

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OFFICIALLY MAGICAL: Granada’s towns rated by national schemes

WHILE driving through rural Granada, you’ll see placards on some municipal boundaries saying ‘Magicos de Espana’ or ‘Bonitas de Espana’. It’s obvious what ‘bonita’ (beautiful)

16 Jul, 2023 @ 16:00

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Day Trip from Sevilla: Coria del Rio

YOU won’t be alone: Between May 21 and June 1, thousands of pilgrims with horses, casetas, and ox-drawn carts will be passing through this normally

15 May, 2023 @ 12:45

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National Geographic lists village in Malaga as one of most ‘curious’ in Spain

THE prestigious travel magazine National Geographic has included a town in Malaga as one of the most ‘curious’ in Spain. Southern Spain is home to

13 Feb, 2023 @ 10:15

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Ronda: The Spanish town that sits up high in the mountains and will stay long in your memory

Perched atop steeping mountains and 2,460 feet above sea level, Ronda is tricky to get to but worth the effort for a trip you will

4 Dec, 2022 @ 14:15

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Day Trip: Mijas, a gem of the Costa del Sol

It's not just about donkeys. World-famous for its chocolate box charm, Mijas is always adding flavours, discovers Kimberley Mannion.

11 Jun, 2022 @ 16:00

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Misty Dawn, Medina Sidonia, Andalucia, Spain, Europe

Day Trip from Cadiz and Sevilla: Medina Sidonia, Bridge to Inland Cadiz Province

Medina Sidonia – like its nearby neighbours of Benalup and Alcala de los Gazules - is full of history

28 Apr, 2022 @ 12:45

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Day Trip: Buzzing Spanish Village Outside Ronda That is Andalucia’s Best Kept Secret

While enveloped in stunning mountain scenery, warm-hearted independent Arriate is famous for its friendly locals and a love of partying, writes Jon Clarke

7 Nov, 2021 @ 10:00

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MOUNTAIN ESCAPE: As the Sierra de las Nieves becomes a National Park, we pick our Top 10 best secret spots in the Serrania de Ronda

From bandit hideouts to Roman wine cellars, there is so much to see and so many great walks close to Ronda, writes Jon Clarke

9 Jun, 2021 @ 10:25

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Top of TripAdvisor, Michelin stars and more: How Ronda’s restaurant scene has grown and grown

THERE are few places that get to be Number One. So, it was all the more surprising to find that an intimate, little-known restaurant in

19 Dec, 2020 @ 14:15

Day Trips·Exploring Spain·Food & Drink·Olive Press Travel

Gorge-ous Ronda

Take a hike beneath one of Andalucia’s most dramatic landmarks with local expert Guy Hunter-Watts, author of Walking in Andalucia

1 Nov, 2016 @ 10:44

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Day Trip to Jerez de la Frontera from Sevilla

Jerezanos relationship with the UK goes no further than alcohol, the perfect way to start a strong and lasting bond

23 Oct, 2015 @ 12:01

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A tale of two cities

Bad boys, IT Girls and Wags... but for those in the know, like Kate Moss, Simon Cowell and Prince Harry, there is a lot more

23 Aug, 2010 @ 15:30

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On the gecko trail

Jon Clarke takes a stroll around Andalucia’s most artistic, creative town

21 Jul, 2010 @ 10:28

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Day Trip from Malaga: Go Bananas in the Axarquia

The land of rebellion, resistance and renaissance - where bananas, mangoes and just about anything else grows

30 Sep, 2009 @ 13:07

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The Twin Alhamas of Granada and Almería

The Olive Press gets steamed up over what is on offer in both Alhama de Almería and Alhama de Granada

25 Jan, 2007 @ 07:47

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Exploring Los Cahorros, Walking

by Judith Cooke {mosimage} TRYING to find somewhere new and excitingto take young children is often a challenge here in Andalucía. At Los Cahorros, with

9 Nov, 2006 @ 07:00

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