Most famous for his autobiographical work Cider with Rosie, the Gloucestershire-born Lawrence Edward…
Today, 16 November, is the International Day of Flamenco. In Andalucía it is celebrated wholeheartedly, especially in Jerez, the other population…
There are three species of wagtail that we’re likely to see here in Andalucia; white, grey and yellow.
Of these the White Wagtail (…
In Andalucía pretty much the only places where grass grows are on golf courses, in public parks and on the lawns of British residents. Spanish…
Redwing Turdus iliacus. Redwing are a widespread and elusive winter visitor to our province. Often, they can be seen in the…
A day out in Ronda, one of the most stunning towns in Spain. Paul Whitelock gives his suggestion for a walking tour of this beautiful
Andalucía Day, marks the anniversary of a referendum held on 28 February, 1980 when a large majority of voters supported the referendum for…
As a young birder in the NW of England, there was the Chiffchaff, a summer visitor that really only needed sorting out from the closely related…
There are so many mountain bike holiday destinations in Europe and across the world. It can be a real minefield trying to find the correct place to…
The strong links between Andalucía and Southern Germany keep coming to the fore. Examples include the amount of
We usually think more of sunshine when we think about the climate down here in Andalucía. With over 300 days of sunshine per year, it’s hardly a…
For me there is no better way to explore a new destination than by bike and our small group cycling holidays are perfect for single riders/solo…
Common Snipe Gallinago gallingo is a familiar and widespread species of wader here in Andalucía. It is a winter visitor…
Fish for Christmas dinner? No presents on Christmas Day? Grapes at midnight on New Year’s Eve? What is going on? Paul…
Ashley Higgins is married to Claire. They have two children who were both born in Ronda and they go to school in Montecorto and Ronda. When he…