21 Apr
Casa Benisalte

Casa Benisalte: A gem in the heart of Andalusia’s Alpujarras

Clinging to the southern flanks of the mighty, snow-draped mountains of the Sierra de Nevada, the fertile valleys, cavernous gorges and olive-coated hillsides of the Alpujarras could certainly be described as a picturesque region of Andalucía. Here you’ll find many a traditional mountain village as you climb and wind your way through the hilly roads. One

03 Apr
Las Alpujarras

Why Andalucia’s Alpujarras are a magical place to visit

Dominated by the Spanish Muslims, for many centuries Andalucía and the Alpujarras were considered to be the poor man’s part of Spain, owned by absent landlords. Poor farmers had a tough life on the land. In more recent times, however, the Alpujarras’ fortunes have changed and the area is known for its wonderful landscape, likened

17 Feb
Guadix

Gems to be found off the beaten track in Andalucía

The sun-scorched lands of Andalucía in southern Spain are brimming with secret gems, quirky sites and off-the-beaten-track delights. Vintage Travel explores some of Andalucía’s lesser-known treasures. Cave houses You may not fancy living in one, but the cave houses of Andalucía are well worth a visit. You can stand on a hill amongst numerous white