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Andalucía 2024 - Baeza
July 18, 2024
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I lamented only spending a day in this World Heritage-listed town. It’s an impressive approach, as you ascend from the plains up towards Baeza’s elevated perch.
Wandering the ancient narrow streets, you get up close to superb Christian Renaissance architecture. Around the 15th/16th century, a few wealthy but warring families…
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Andalucía 2024 - Cabo de Gata
July 15, 2024
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If you love uncrowded beaches and dramatic desert landscapes, best to head to the Parque Natural de Cabo de Gata-Nijar to the east of Almeria. Dramatic cliffs descend steeply to the Mediterranean and behind the cliffs, stark ochre/red semidesert terrain. Ideal for exploring on foot or by gravel/mountain bike.
It’s…
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Andalucía 2024 - The Alcazaba Complex, Almeria
July 13, 2024
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My first port of call was Almeria, a beautiful port town east of Malaga. Commanding superlative views across the town towards the Mediterranean, the Alcazaba complex is simply spectacular.
The word Alcazaba, from the Arabic word (القَصَبَة; al-gasabah), signifies a walled fortification in a city.
In 955, Almería was given…
