Travel diary from Grazalema: Pinsapar Route

Another week has gone by and, just like every Wednesday, we are lending our blog to Petra and her travel journal. This German woman wanted to share her experiences with sport, trekking and nature during her five day stay at the Fuerte Grazalema Hotel. After the  Llanos del Endrina (Endrina Plains) Route, the Salto del Cabrero […]

Grazalema: Campobuche River Lagoon Route

As already mentioned, we have decided to give some space on our blog to a very special guest who wanted to share with Fuerte Hoteles her travel diary from her five day stay at Fuerte Grazalema. After the Llanos de Endrinal (Endrinal Plains) route and Salto del Cabrero tour, today we continue with Campobuche River Lagoon Route. Over to Petra […]

The top 5 points of interest on the route Fuerte Grazalema – Pantanillo del Gaduares

Yesterday we told you everything you need to know about walking the trekking route between the Fuerte Grazalema Hotel and Pantanillo de Gaduares, in Cádiz. Today we’re giving a few more details about the 5 most interesting points on this marvellous circular path. 5. The Age Old “Alcornoque de las Ánimas” Impressively peering over among […]

11 natural environments you cannot miss in the South of Spain: Natural Parks of Andalucia

Did you know that over 30% of the surface area of Andalucia is a protected space? Andalucia created the Andalucia Natural Park brand to highlight the quality of those craft and natural products, as well as accommodation, restaurants and tourist services, that are made or provided in the interior of Andalucian national parks and their […]

Gazpacho and salmorejo, the most famous summer soups in Andalucia

To battle high temperatures in Andalucia there is nothing better than having a gazpacho or a salmorejo. These summer soups typical from the south of Spain are the best drink you can have when it’s hot and you wish to have something healthy and full of nutrients. Tomato is the base of both recipes, which […]

Family holidays: the best plans in Andalucia to enjoy with your children

Travelling is always the perfect option to take a break from the routine and with holidays on the horizon, all families start planning a few days of rest and relaxation so that the littlest ones can have a great time. So, if you’re thinking about a family break to forget about the routine but you […]

The fifteen festivals you cannot miss in Andalusia

Many of the traditional festivals of Andalusia take place with the arrival of summer. They are local celebrations originated in religious traditions and indicated historical dates. There are also popular festivals in Andalusia that have as protagonists the gastronomic products characteristic of their villages. We propose you fifteen village festivals in Andalusia that are celebrated […]

The Easter Week processions in Andalucia you can’t afford to miss

Easter Week in Andalucia is one of the most deeply rooted traditions in Spain and each year attracts thousands of faithful who come to fervently experience the most popular religion. All the elements combine to create the Easter week aroma that impregnates the villages and cities of the south; that perfect, divine mix of incense […]

Everything you need to know about the processions and saetas of Holy Week in Andalucia

The Holy Week holidays are very important for many believers and is when Andalusia starts to smell of incense, the trumpet and drum band rehearsals multiply so they can give their best on their big week and endless Brotherhoods finish up their preparations to carry out their longed for Easter Week processions with much honour […]

Ronda: 10 things to see beyond the Tagus

Visiting Ronda, in the heart of the province of Málaga, is an attractive way to learn about Andalusia’s past. Palaces, Arab baths, watchtowers, Roman theatres and even primitive caves are available to visitors who can immerse themselves in a journey in time which unleashes the imagination. There are many poets and writers who have been […]