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Farewell To Oliva Nova And Spain We pack up our temporary office and head back to Germany. February 13, 2008: Today we leave our makeshift but comfy room/office in Oliva Nova and... |
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Our Final Day Travelling In Andalusia Spain Today, we decided, was our final day of travelling in Andalusia so we turned the wheels back towards Oliva Nova along the Costa Blanca to park the car for a while and re-group. February 04, 2008: After two weeks of solid travelling and photography in Andalusia, we'd... |
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Zig Zagging Across Andalusia Spain After returning to Sevilla for a photo shoot of the arab baths, we head off again today and visit a few Pueblos Blancos (white towns) before returning to the town of Alcaidesa for the night after zig zagging across the countryside of Andalusia. February 03, 2008: Wind turbines near the town of Casares, Costa del Sol, Province of... |
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Zahara De La Sierra Cadiz Andalusia Spain Picture of the small town of Zahara de la Sierra on the shores of Lake Zahara-El Gastor in the province of Cadiz, Andalusia, Spain. February 03, 2008: White town (pueblo blanco) of Zahara de la Sierra fanning out below the... |
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Banos Arabes Arab Baths In Sevilla Picture of the dim candle light and warm surroundings which make for a luxurious visit to Aire de Sevilla, Banos Arabes in the city of Seville, Andalusia, Spain. February 03, 2008: Resting room at Aire de Sevilla, Banos Arabes (Arab Baths), Santa Cruz,... |
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Aire De Sevilla Arab Baths Andalusia Spain Picture of the main bath at Aire de Sevilla Arab Baths in the Santa Cruz District in the city of Sevilla. February 03, 2008: One of three baths at Aire de Sevilla, Banos Arabes (Arab Baths), Santa... |
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Bridges Trees And Arab Baths In Andalusia Spain We had a pre-arranged appointment today for a photo shoot at the Arab Baths in Sevilla so had to back track a little after visiting the town of Ronda and passing through the beautiful landscape of Andalusia. February 02, 2008: Couple on the terrace at the Banos Arabes (Arab Baths) - Aire de Sevilla... |
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Andalusian Scenery Province Of Cadiz Spain Picture of typical Andalusian scenery - a field and a single tree backdropped by the peaks of a mountain range - in this case the Parque Natural de los Alcornocales Sierra del Alijibe in Andalusia, Spain. February 02, 2008: Single tree in a plowed paddock along the Ruta de los Almoravides (Route... |
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Cork Tree Cadiz Andalusia Spain Close up picture of a cork tree along the Ruta de los Almoravides in the Province of Cadiz, Andalusia, Spain. February 02, 2008: Cork Tree (commonly known as Cork Oak), Quercus suber, along Ruta de los... |
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Puente Nuevo Bridge Ronda Andalusia Spain Picture of the Puente Nuevo (Bridge) which was constructed between 1759 and 1793 and is now a popular tourist attraction in the town of Ronda, Andalusia, Spain. February 02, 2008: Puente Nuevo (New Bridge) spanning the El Tajo Gorge and Rio Guadalevin... |
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Plaza De Toros Ronda Malaga Andalusia Spain Picture of one of the oldest and most monumental bull fighting arenas in Spain, the Plaza de Toros in the town of Ronda in the region of Andalusia. February 02, 2008: Plaza de Toros (built in 1785), bullfighting arena in the town of Ronda,... |
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Monkeying Around On The Rock Of Gibraltar Today we had a real mix of experiences, from visiting the town of Tarifa where the Rif Mountains of Africa dominate the seascape, then onto Gibraltar for a border crossing? And a visit to the famous Barbary Apes February 01, 2008: Young Barbary Macaque (aka Barbary Ape), Macaca sylvanus, in a tree on... |
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Gibraltar Rock Cable Car Picture of the cable car ascending the Rock of Gibraltar with stunning views over Gibraltar Bay and the city. February 01, 2008: Cable car ascending the Rock with views over the city of Gibraltar... |
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Rock Of Gibraltar Britain Picture of a small slice of Britain on the Iberian Peninsula, the Rock of Gibraltar, UK February 01, 2008: The Rock in the city of Gibraltar, Britain, United Kingdom, Europe seen... |
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Tarifa Boat Harbour Andalusia Spain Picture of the town of Tarifa, situated at the southernmost point of Europe in the Province of Cadiz, Andalusia, Spain. February 01, 2008: Town of Tarifa and boat harbour, Costa de la Luz, Province of Cadiz,... |
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Wind Power Province Of Cadiz Spain Picture of wind turbines producing power in the Province of Cadiz near the town of Zahara February 01, 2008: Wind turbines near the town of Zahara de los Atunes along the Costa de la... |
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Back On The Coast We Arrive In Cadiz For Sunset An eventful day of sherry bodegas, castles, and cities comes to an end in the city of Cadiz with a spectacular view of the city waterfront skyline. January 31, 2008: Catedral Nueva, New Cathedral at dusk in the city of Cadiz, Province of... |
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Cadiz Harbour At Sunset Andalusia Spain Small fishing boats crowd the small natural harbour at sunset in the city of Cadiz, Andalusia, Spain. January 31, 2008: Small fishing boats anchored at Playa de la Caleta at sunset in the City... |
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Playa De La Caleta Beach Cafe Cadiz Picture of a outdoor cafe on a balmy evening along Playa de la Caleta (beach) in the city of Cadiz, Andalusia, Spain. January 31, 2008: Outdoor cafe along Playa de la Caleta in the City of Cadiz, Province of... |
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Sherry Barrels Hall Of Fame Jerez De La Frontera Picture of sherry barrels signed by famous visitors to Gonzalez Byass in the town of Jerez de la Frontera in Andalusia, Spain. January 31, 2008: Barrels of sherry at the bodega of sherry signed by famous people from... |
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Gonzalez Byass Sherry Bodega Jerez De La Frontera Picture of a large bottle of Tio Pepe, a sherry produced at the Gonzalez Byass Sherry Bodega in the town of Jerez de la Frontera, Andalusia, Spain. January 31, 2008: Large bottle statue of the Tio Pepe brand of sherry produced by the... |
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Chipiona Resort Town In Andalusia Spain Picture of the light tower along Playa de Regla in the town of Chipiona, Andalusia, Spain. January 31, 2008: Light tower, Punta del Perro in the town of Chipiona, seen from Playa de... |
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Towers Tours And Flamenco In Sevilla Andalusia Spain Cheating a little today by taking a half day bus tour we finish shooting sunset and dusk at the Torre del Oro then hunt down a Flamenco Bar for an evening of entertainment. January 29, 2008: Torre del Oro (Tower of Gold) which also houses the Museo Maritimo (Naval... |
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Flamenco Experience In Sevilla Picture of a performance at a Flamenco Bar in the Triana District of Sevilla, Andalusia, Spain. January 29, 2008: Singing performance at a Flamenco Restaurant/Bar in the Triana District in... |
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Triana And Rio Guadalquivir Sunset Seville Picture of a vivid sunset over the Triana District and the Rio Guadalquivir in the city of Seville, Andalusia, Spain. January 29, 2008: Looking across the Rio Guadalquivir (river) towards the Triana District... |
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Aerial Picture Seville Andalusia Spain Aerial picture of a the view over Seville as seen from the La Giralda bell tower and the Seville Cathedral. January 29, 2008: View of the Seville Cathedral rooftops and the Patio de los Naranjos... |
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City Of Sevilla Tour On Foot A full day is hardly enough time to tour the city of Sevilla especially on foot, but we managed to cover the inner city districts and their main attractions. January 28, 2008: Statue of Matador Curro Romero outside the Plaza de Toros de la Maestranza... |
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La Giralda Seville Andalusia Spain Picture of La Giralda, the bell tower/minaret of the Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site in the city of Seville, Andalusia, Spain. January 28, 2008: La Giralda (bell tower/minaret), a UNESCO World Heritage Site, seen from... |
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Plaza De Espana Seville Andalusia Spain Picture of the highly decorated recesses at Plaza de Espana in Seville, which represent each of the provinces of Spain. January 27, 2008: Alcoves of ceramic tiles depicting scenes of the 54 provinces of Spain at... |
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In Time For Sunset In The City Of Sevilla Andalusia After travelling most of the day we reach Sevilla in time for a stunning sunset at Plaza de Espana. Januay 27, 2008: Moving on we passed through a handful of smallish towns such as Almodovar... |
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Castle Of Almodovar Del Rio Andalusia Spain Picture of the Castillo (Castle) in the small town of Almodovar del Rio in Andalusia, Spain. January 27, 2008: Castillo de Almodovar del Rio in the town of Almodovar del Rio, Province... |
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Medina Azahara Ruins In Andalusia Spain We head out of the city of Cordoba and head for Sevilla, passing through some interesting sights such as Medina Azahara along the way. January 27, 2008: From about mid afternoon on the 25th until last night, Rolf was inflicted... |
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Moorish Architecture At The Historic Mezquita Cordoba Exploring the stunning historic moorish architecture of the Mezquita plus streets and festivals in the city of Cordoba, Andalusia, Spain. January 25, 2008: Naves of the Mezquita (Cathedral-Mosque), City of Cordoba, UNESCO World... |
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Plaza De La Corredera Cordoba Andalusia Spain Picture of market stalls during a medieval festival in Plaza de la Corredera in the city of Cordoba, Andalusia, Spain. January 25, 2008: Market stalls at Plaza de la Corredera, City of Cordoba, UNESCO World... |
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Happy Birthday To Me In Cordoba Andalusia Spain It's my birthday today - not a bad way to spend a birthday as we travel from the Province of Jaen towards the city of Cordoba to check more fascinating moorish architecture and historic structures. January 24, 2008: Puente Romano (bridge) spanning the Rio Guadalquivir (river) and the... |
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Banos De La Encina Castle Andalusia Spain Picture of the fortified castle in the town of Banos de la Encina in Andalusia, Spain. January 24, 2008: Castello (castle) de Banos de la Encina in the Town of Banos de la Encina,... |
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Olive Groves Province Of Jaen Andalusia Picture of the olive groves commonly seen in the province of Jaen the world's largest producer of olive oil, Andalusia, Spain. January 24, 2008: Rows of Olive trees near the Museo de la Cultura de Oliva (Museum of the... |
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Baeza Landscape Sunset Andalusia Spain Picture of a beautiful sunset over the surrounding landscape and olive groves near the town of Baeza in Andalusia, Spain. January 23, 2007: Scenery and olive groves surrounding the town of Baeza in the Province of... |
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Ubeda UNESCO World Heritage Site Andalusia Spain Picture of the UNESCO designated World Heritage Site - the town of Ubeda features many historic buildings including the Capilla del Savador. January 23, 2008: Capilla del Salvador (church) in Plaza de Vazquez de Molina, Town of Ubeda... |
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Archways Pools And Gardens Of The Alhambra And Generalife We spend several hours exploring the Alhambra and Generalife two UNESCO World Heritages in the city of Granada, Andalusia, Spain. January 21, 2008: The Northern portico with the Tower of Comares in the background, at the... |
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Casa Real Alhambra Granada Andalusia Spain Picture of the symmetrical columns which surround the Chamber of the Lions at the Casa Real, at the Alhambra a "must see" travel destination in the city of Granada, Spain. January 21, 2008: Details of columns in the Chamber of the Lions (Cuarto de los Leones), The... |
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Moorish Architecture Alhambra Granada Spain Picture of the fine details of the moorish architecture seen throughout the Casa Real at the Alhambra in Granada, Andalusia, Spain. January 21, 2008: Details of the archway and spandrels of the Hall of the Boat (Sala de la... |
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