Explore Andalucia

August 10, 2016
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Discovering Tarifa below the sea

Octopus, moray eels, sea cucumbers … Tom Powell discovers a whole new enclave of cool Tarifa residents on a scuba dive
August 10, 2016
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Seeing the light on the Costa de la Luz

Roman ruins, pristine beaches, cool kitesurfers... Tom Powell is blown away by Tarifa and Bolonia
August 10, 2016
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A breath of fresh air: Exploring the Guadalhorce Valley

The mountains, rivers, wildlife and greenery of the Guadalhorce Valley feel a million miles away from the Costa del Sol, writes Tom Powell
August 10, 2016
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Alluring Alora: The heart of the Guadalhorce valley is beginning to unveil its fascinating historical importance

By Tom Powell, tucked into the Guadalhorce Vallye is Alora, an Andalucian town rich in history and character
August 10, 2016
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Jump in: No English allowed

The Olive Press sends Imogen Calderwood to experience the total cultural immersion of Pueblo Espanol… and dress up and try on some ridiculous wigs!
August 10, 2016
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Castle of light: The ancient Moorish redoubt in Cartama

The ancient and modern worlds collide at the castle in Cartama
August 10, 2016
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Where to stay in Marbella

From the tranquil Marbella Heights Hotel to party-loving Sisu
August 10, 2016
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Tranquilo Estepona: The coast’s last remaining gem

Estepona is by far the most chilled-out resort on the Costa del Sol, writes Tom Powell
August 10, 2016
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Where to stay in the Axarquia

Jon Clarke discovers a great selection of places, from boutique to rustic rural
August 10, 2016
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A sunrise Comares hike

The Axarquia is a walker's paradise, so off sets Tom Powell early one morning
August 10, 2016
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Molasses of fun: Nerja and Frigiliana

The coastal pair Nerja, with its stunning beaches and top restaurants, and Frigiliana, with its sugar cane factory and cobbled streets, compliment each other perfectly, writes Tom Powell
August 10, 2016
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Tolkien-shire: The best of the Axarquia

Wild soaring mountains, crystal brooks and elegant white-washed villages. Tom Powell is blown away by the stunning, varied Axarquia region en route to its ‘crown’ of Comares