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  • Welcome to Mañana - An Andalucia Diary & Guide. This started as a means to capture images and thoughts of some of my experiences here in the south, as well as further afield throughout Spain & its Islands. Everything from renovating a country Cortijo, setting up home on the coast; starting my own business; learning Spanish; embarking on a relationship with a Spaniard; experiencing the true contrasts of life as an ex-pat as well as a resident sharing typical modern Spanish family life with my partner’s family in their country home in Ronda; as well as exploring the villages, towns and countryside of this amazing country. Spain is a fascinating European country with an Islamic past that spans over 800 years; yet a country that is modernising at a remarkable rate. This blog has now evolved more into a guide to Andalucia, focusing on my passions of the great outdoors, great food and the fascinating communitees that make up Andalucia. To help you navigate the blog and look up postings that may be of interest, scroll down and click on one of the category headings listed below. In the column opposite you will also find some photo albums. Cortijo de las Nieves is a small cottage, 25 minutes inland, close to the Sierra de las Nieves national park. This little house developed my fascination with Spain in general and Andalucia in particular. This renovation project cost me more than just savings - but it really helped me see what life could be like here. I now live & work in Marbella. It's a city that is often unfairly portrayed as either the home of the rich & idle, or the vulgar ex-pat. Although a little of both is true, it's a great place to live or work. There are not many places where in your lunch break you can enjoy great tapas, then take a stroll on the beach: or after work eat in a Michelin starred restaurant or go home, relax on the terrace and sip rioja whilst soaking up the view of the med and the mountains! Ten minutes drive and you are in the Sierra Blanca mountains and in less than an hour you can be enjoying the ancient charms of Ronda, or even the pristine beaches or Tarifa, on the costa del la Luz. Granada, Seville, the snow capped Sierra Nevada, the renaissance elegance of Beaza, the gritty charm of mountain villages, the faded glory of Jerez, and even Europe’s only desert are all within a few hours drive. The airports of Malaga, Gibraltar and Jerez keep me in touch with the UK, a country that will always have a special place in my heart - I am not one of those ex-pats that love-to-hate Old Blighty!

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Boutique Hotels in Andalucia

  • Hotel Claude Marbella
    Chic boutique comes to Marbella Old Town.
  • Casa la Siesta - Vejer de la Frontera, Cadiz
    Close to Vejer - 7 guest rooms with a sort of Babington House feel. CASA LA SIESTA Los Parralejos. 11150 Vejer de la Frontera. Spain info@casalasiesta.com Tel: 0034 699 619 430
  • Demeures d'Orient, 5 Star, Luxury Riad in Marrakech, riad de charme à Marrakech
    I know this isn't Andalucia, but now that malaga and Marrakech have a new air bridge, this is a great place to consider for a few nights accommodation. Truly the finest Riad in Marrakech.
  • Hotel Molina Lario - Malaga
    MALAGA - not really boutique as it has over 45 rooms, but has boutique style and is in a great location and in my view, better than the classic hotel Larios, now that Room Mate took that property over.
  • Hotel Parador de Ubeda
    Ubeda has a small Parador - nothing fancy but great location.
  • Hotel Palacio de los Patos - Granada
    GRANADA - style in Granada, where most hotels are about location rather than class. From our friends at Hospes.
  • HOSPES PALACIO DEL BAILIO
    CORDOBA - Stylish boutique from the Hospes group. Best hotel breakfast I have had. Little snooty, but hey, they comes with the style. Great shampoo etc!
  • EME fusion hotel - EME hotel Sevilla
    SEVILLE - New York design comes to Andalucia's capital. Pool terrace is on the roof, overlooking the cathedral and the neighbours TV antennae - all very cool. However, last time I went, things were already looking a little tatty.
  • Fountainhead mountain retreat hotel & restaurant nr Riogordo, Malaga
    MALAGA - A gourmet restaurant with rooms, or a bohemian retreat with great food. However you describe this place, you are sure to relax. Tranquil setting, with total privacy for the 4 suites. Homespun warmth, and luxurious touches combined with film set eccentricities defines the style of accommodation, whilst Helen´s restaurant is a culinary delight. Tel: (0034) 696 18 33 09 or info@fountainheadinspain.com http://www.fountainheadinspain.com/
  • Hotel Rural La Fructuosa, Gaucin
    GAUCIN - Genuinely charming little hotel in the mountain village of Gaucin, western Costa del Sol. Breakfast is generous and served on the shaded terrace in summer, that affords outstanding views of oak and pine forests that reach down to the coast, and on to Gibraltar and Africa beyond.Great value and close to some great bars and restaurants. Tel:+34 617 692 784 http://www.lafructuosa.com
  • Posada del Lucero - Seville
    SEVILLE - 17th Century inn, with classic moorish patio. Not as central to the historic sites as some, but close to lots of bars and still walking distance to the cathedral. Noisy street outside at weekends. Tel.954502480 posadadellucero@sercotel.es
  • Hotel Bodega el Juncal, Ronda
    RONDA - Old Spanish Finca with a contemporary feel. From the team behind the famous, Michelin starred Trabuges restaurant, in Ronda. Location is not flawless as it is not far from the army barracks, that you can glimpse from the gardens, plus at night you can hear barking dogs in the campo. However, the staff are very genuine and friendly and the food good value. Their own wine is good, but pretty pricey. Tel: 952 161 170 http://www.eljuncal.com/
  • Hotel La Casa del Califa, Vejer de la Frontera
    VEJER - Right on the main square in this ever-increasingly popular white village in Cadiz. Tel:+34 956 447 730
  • Hotel Casa Morisca, Granada
    GRANADA - The hotel Casa Morisca is situated in the historic Moorish district of the lower Albayzin at the foot of the Alhambra. tel: +34 958 221100
  • La Posada del Torcal, Antequera
    ANTEQUERA - This was a small cortijo-style hotel has a superb location. A real escape. When we stayed the decor needs updating, but they promised lots of changes were planned - they weren't wrong. It's now renovated and available for exclusive hire for weddings, events and holidays. Tel: (+34) 952 03 11 77 http://www.laposadadeltorcal.com/
  • Escondrijo - Boutique Hotel Vejer de la Frontera
    VEJER - Cadiz is a favourite province of mine. Late to be discovered by foreigners and with little economic infrastructure, means that it retains some genuine Andaluz charm. Vejer is a great little town to spend a night away in.
  • Hotel La Fuente de la Higuera, Ronda
    RONDA - They describe the hotel by saying, "magine a small luxury suite hotel run along the lines of a laid-back country house party thrown by friends...." That really captures the feel. See my review, posted Jan 22, 2007. The owners, Pom & Tina, have also recently built a huge lodge with amazing views - sleeps ten, so perfect for a genuine house party. I went to see it with the owners and was totally impressed. http://www.hotellafuente.com/
  • Andalucian hotels selected by i-escape.com
    NATIONWIDE - Good selection of boutique hotels with at-a-glance overviews of the highs and the lows. Beware that some of the reviews are quite old. Please remember to book through this site if it introduced you to the hotel.
  • Albero Lodge Hotel - Charming, peaceful, beach front Lodge
    ESTEPONA - Large villa hotel, with themed rooms. We stayed in Fez, with a huge moorish bath.
  • Hotel Larios - Malaga
    MALAGA - Once glamourous Art Deco Hotel in the heart of Malaga, close to Museo Picasso. We bumped into Antonio and Melanie their one Easter! Now owned by room mate so a little paired back these days but location still good.
  • Fuentenueva Hotel - Baeza
    BAEZA -Hip, contemporary styling in the most classical of cities.
  • Hotel Puerta de la Luna - Baeza
    BAEZA - Right in the heart of the ancient part of this Renaissance city, this hotel is completely renovated yet in a 17th century palace. Tel: +34 953 747 019
  • Hotel Mezquita - Cordoba
    CORDOBA - Charming hotel right by the Mezquita in Cordoba. Cool, quite and relaxing. Basic. No web site. Tel: +34 957 475 585
  • Hotel Amanhavis, Benhavis
    BENAHAVIS, ESTEPONA - Close to Marbella in a hilltop village with more than its fair share of restaurants, this place has a bunch of individually decorated, themed rooms. Lovley interior patio for dining. Tel: +34 952 856 026
  • Hotel Casa Morisca - Granada
    GRANADA - Just around the corner from Ladron de Agua, this charming hotel is close to everything and if you take the Mirador room, you will have great views of the Alhambra. Tel: . +34 958 221100
  • Ladron de Aqua - Granada
    GRANADA - Overlooking the Alhambra, right on the river Darro. A converted 16th Century Mansion - minimalist chic. Tel: +34 958 215 040

Costa del Sol / Urban Restaurants & Tapas Bars

  • Patio San Eloy - Tapas Bar - Seville
    Well priced, lively tapas bar with a fresh selection of old favourites. Quirky tiled "stairs" that you can sit on when the place is crowded. C/ San Eloy 9, Sevilla Tel: 954 221 148
  • Tragaluz Tapas Bar - Marbella Old Town
    Fresh, modern, contemporary, gourmet - just great. Tucked away in Marbella's old town. Call 609 56 14 01
  • De`Medicic Italian Restaurant
    DO NOT GO TO THIS RESTAURANT. Unbeliveably, this tacky Italian manages to fill its tables in the holidays and weekends. I guess thanks to tourists that know no better. Never before on the Costa del Sol have I paid so much for so little.The owner Gianni has a false quality about him, whilst his waiters make sarcastic comments about guests in Spanish whilst smiling fake smiles, knowing that their English speaking guests do not understand they are being humilated. If you like vulgar deco, a false welcome and cheesy table-side music, then come on down to De Medici - if not, then visit Marbella old town or the narrow streets of Estepona and find a real restaurant. After all, a warm, genuine welcome is never lost in translation.
  • Mezzo Restaurante, Marbella
    Opposite the Marbella Club Hotel, on the Golden Mile, is this light and modern restaurant serving contemporary style food. Good food, although as soon as you discover a favourite dish, the menu changes! Tel: 952 900 230
  • Restaurante El patio de los Perfumes - Marbella Old Town
    Frenchman Vincent runs this charming place - fragrant patio in summer, exotic Moroccan tent in autumn, cozy dining room in winter! There is also a small funky bar thgat now serves really tasty tapas - I recently had a goumet tapas "hamburger" with fois gois and apple...umm! Tel: 952 82 86 50 Mobile 687 508 242
  • Gaspar Restaurant - Marbella
    "Lentos pero torpes" is their strapline - slow and clumsy. Well, the service is a little sow, but good tasty food (almost fit for a king). Tucked away down a street in central Marbella. Perfect for a lazy lunch in winter. Tel: 952 77 90 98
  • Casanis Bistro and Restaurant - Marbella Old Town
    I little flavour of France in Marbella's Old Town. Great steak and frittes. Also has a take away deli. +34 952 900 450
  • Nikki Beach - Elviria, Marbella
    Well known beach party location - our food was very fresh and tasty, and the funky atmosphere is great. Finally had a face lift to clean and shape up for competition with Ocean Club and the new Purabeach coming to Estepona. + 34 952 83.62.39
  • Suite del Mar - Golden Mile, Marbella
    Open during the peak summer period, Suite del Mar is a stunning beach bar right on the waters edge. Elegante but a little pricey. +34 952 82 09 00
  • Pinchitos - Marbella
    Tapas Restaurant near Avda. del Mar, Marbella. Fun, relaxed atmosphere where one chooses tapas as waiters pass the table. One's bill is calculated by the number of cocktail sticks left on your plate.
  • Liquid Lounge - Puerta Banus, Marbella
    Another lounge bar, this time in Puerto Banus, that serves tasty food accompanied by good music. Tel: +34 952 90 88 31.
  • Trader Vic's - Marbella
    May seem a little out of place amongst this list of independents, but this place has a good atmosphere, good value cocktails and can be relied on for a fun night when other places might be dead. Tel: +34-9-5-281-6100
  • Prive (Winter) Babilonia (Summer) at Olivia Valere's
    Expensive restaurant that is part of the famous night club. In winter the new Prive loubge restaurant serves decent food. Has a refurbished little club area. Meet more than your fair share of Eastern European with a bit of Bling, or mature gents with sweaters over their shoulders. In summer, the large courtyard in opened and it the restaurant becomes Babilonia. Good live music, not a bad place to take more mature relatives to give them a flavour of Marbella glamour. Tel Tel. +34 952-82-88-61
  • Suite at Puente Romano Hotel
    A Moroccan themed restaurant/lounge bar that seamlessly becomes a nightclub after about 1pm. Tasty food, great atmosphere, crazy prices! +34 952 82 09 00
  • Restaurante Skina
    This is the new restaurant in the old Messina location, on Calle Aduar 12, Casco Antiquo, Marbella. You host is the charming Marco and the food is delicious and good value - this will be a regular of mine. Tel: +34 952 765 277.
  • La Comedia - Marbella
    A fun and relaxed venue in Old Town Marbella. Tel: +34 952 77 64 78
  • La Casa del Angels - Malaga
    Baroque extravagance, superb art collection, great food and atmosphere. Tel: +34 952 22 50 43.
  • Tikitano Beach Restaurant - Estepona
    Just steps away from the Torre Bermeja apartment, this restaurant has a superb location. It was recently changed hands, and the food and service are now not so good, but still worth a try for a drink. Tel: +34 952 79 28 20.
  • Messina Restaurant - Marbella
    Originally this restaurant was nestled in Old Town Marbella, with just a few tables. Now Skina has taken the location and Messina has moved to Avda. Severo Ochoa 12, Marbella. Superb food and friendly Argentinian owners, Mauricio Giovanini and Pia Ninci. Tel: +34 679 77 00 62

Rural Restaurants

  • El Sauce Restaurante, Coin
    Well, a gourmet restaurant in Coin? Yes, that's right! This place is refeshingly fancy for the area and offers some great plates, but it's pricey compared to the normal fair. First plates up to 14 euros and second plates up to 35 euros. Tel: (0034) 952 452 231
  • Meson Huerta Primera
    Small venta, just outside the village of Alcala del Valle, not from from the fascinating village of Senenil (where many homes are built into the rock). If you find yourself north of Ronda, in this area, then you are in for a treat. Host Francisco Villalon and his team prepare some of the tastiest Andalucian stables here. I am a firm favourite of the breakfast Mollete ( a toasted bread roll, moist with olive oil, and full with tomato, ham, cheese...ummm).
  • The Forge Restaurant - Casares (Malaga)
    A favourite for Sunday Lunch amongst the ex-pats on the western costa del sol. Setting is beautiful, with terrace shaded by aging oaks. Food tasty but not amazing. Booking pretty much essential as the overall experience is excellent but there needs to be a desiganted driver. Windy mountain road and red wine and killer combination. Tel:952 895 120.
  • San Juan Venta¨Genal Valley, on the Rio Genal
    In the heart of the genal valley, this traditional venta sertves some tasty grub, game and grilled meats and is well placed for a day out in the countryside, west of Ronda and nort of Estepona. Take in the villages of Genalguacil et al. Tel: 952 152 055
  • Rio Grande Venta Los Sanchez - Guaro
    Traditional venta, but with a new twist - by virtue of the fact that it is run by three, friendly young guys - instead of the usual grumpy oldies in the countryside. Basic food, but relaxed and good location, just 5 mins outside Guaro. Tel: 655 939 469.
  • El Coto
    Country inn-restaurant, close to the coast on the Ronda Road, opposite the chic El Modranal estate. Tasty crusty "Mollete" bread (bit like cabatta) is served when you arrive with rustic dips - ummmm +34 952 786 688
  • Arao - BBQ Restaurant
    Simpy place on the main street in Gauro. Realy tasty grilled meat and fish. Marie and Antonio are the owners. Tel: 617 826 464.
  • Del Escudero - Ronda
    Sister restaurant to the acclaimed Tragabuches. Set in a beutiful house on the edge of the famous gorge, this restaurant is a real treat - the best G & T we've had in a long time too! Tel: +34 952 871 367.
  • Restaurant Los Caracoles - Bolonia
    Stunning location on a natural bay, west of Tarifa.
  • Santiago's de Calvario - Alhaurin el Grande
    Nathalie and Alan created this lovely restaurant in a charming, restored town house in Alhuarin. Tel: +34 952 499 057.
  • Amanhavis Restaurant & Hotel
    Quaint, individual hotel in Benhavis with lovely restaurant in a courtyard setting serving tasty food. Tel: +34 952 85 60 26
  • El Abuelo
    Just off the carretera Coín-Ronda (A-366), Km. 55 as you drive from Gauro to Tolox. Simple venta. No view, and not the place for salads etc, but tasty meat dishes etc. Tel 952 11 20 95
  • Restaurante Fonda Casa La Mariana
    Restaurante Fonda Casa La Mariana. Set in the main square of Monda, the village next to Gauro. You may miss the main square as traffic does not pass directly through it - you have to look it out. Fresh local produce and of course tapas. Pavement terrace. Plaza de la Constitución, 6. Tel: 952 457 564.
  • Hotel Cerro de Hijar in Tolox
    A short drive from Guaro, into the Sierra de las Nieves, takes you to Tolox. Looking down on the village is the Hotel Cerro de Hijar, run by three Spaniards. Good, fresh, quite sophisticated food served in a simple, relaxed restaurant. Tel.+34 952 11 21 11

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May 05, 2008

Art In Gaucin

On the way back home from Genalgaucil, we dropped into have a drink with an artist friend, Victoria Orr-Ewing. Victoria_orr_ewing_tarifa_beach_1_2 She lives on the edge of Gaucin, the mountain top village overlooking the Stait of Gibraltar that is developing quite a name for itself as an artistic community.
The artists in the village have established a network, called Art in Gaucin and you can find out more by visiting their website. There are open studio dates, so you can meet the artists, see their work and of course, buy!
Gaucin is just 45 minutes from the coast and worth a day out as there are some excellent tapas bars and restaurants there too.
You can reach Victoria through her web site. Contact her to arrange a personal viewing of her work in her studioVictoriaorrewingcom_studio_2 with views across to Africa. Her large canvasses capture the magic of the Andalucian landscape and the expansive beaches of Tarifa and beyond.Andrewforbescom

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Sierra Blanca - Marbella

  • Glimpses of the coast, hiking to Ojen
    Within about 10 minutes drive north of my home in Marbella one can be at Refugio de Juanar - a favourite escape of mine. Some of these photos were taken in Sept. when the summer heat has gone and the air is clean of north african dust, and one can see out across the Med. To read my postings relating to Sierra Blanca, just click on Archives and then scroll down and click on Sierra Blanca.

Chefchauoen / Xauen, Morocco

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    Small mountain village in Northern Morocco, about 90 minutes south of Tangiers. The medina has been painted blue since the 1930s.

Costa de la Luz & Tarifa

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    Images from the Costa de la Luz; including the bay and village of Bolonia, with its stunning beach and dramatic Roman ruins. To read my postings relating to Costa de la Luz & Tarifa, just click on the relevant category heading or click on Archives and then scroll down and click on Costa de la Luz or Tarifa.

Costa Almeria

  • Sailing days seem to be over
    The Coast of Almeria is rocky & desert-like. Much has been damaged through intensive agriculure and acres of plastic greenhouses, but here you can see some high points, taken in the natural park of Cabo de Gata. To read my postings relating to Almeria, just click on the relevant category heading or click on Archives and then scroll down and click on Almeria.

Bilbao - Pais Vasco - Basque Country

  • Campo Valontin Bridge
    Bilbao, the inductrial hub of the Basque Country is now a genuine art hub, thanks to the iconic Gehry designed Guggenhein Museum that has been a magnet for investment in all things design; from hotels, to public art, to high-techtransport systems to art galleries.

Renaissance Andalucia

  • Beaza
    During the weekend of March 10 - 13, 2006, Rafa & I explored the Renaissance cities of Ubeda and Baeza. To read my postings relating to Renaissance Andalucia, just click on Archives and then scroll down and click on Ubeda and Baeza - Renaissance Andalucia.

Cordoba

  • Cristo de los faroles
    Off season is the best time to visit this ancient city, combining Roman, Islamic, Jewish and Christian culture and history. 1000 years ago it was the place to be! To read my postings relating to Cordoba, just click on the relevant category heading or click on Archives and then scroll down and click on Cordoba.

Granada & Sierra Nevada

  • Albaicin
    Photos from trips to Granada and Sierra Nevada. Text about The Alhambra has been taken from http://www.alhambradegranada.org (This is a very interesting site with information about the city and its monuments and a variety of guided tours that you can reserve on line). The Official, non commercial site for the Alhanbra is http://www.alhambra-patronato.es/

Pueblos Blancos

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    This album grows each month with pics of the pueblos blancos I visit in Andalucia. To read my postings relating to Pueblos Blancos , just click on Archives and then scroll down and click on Pueblos Blancos.

Luna Mora 2005

  • Street traders
    This album attempts to capture the flavour of the Luna Mora festival. Villa de Guaro is a small village, 3o minutes drive north of Marbella. The sleepy place was made wealthy from its almond crops and is now slowly evolving into a more tourist based economy. Details of the festival can be found at: http://www.lunamora.org/ To read my postings relating to Guaro, just click on the relevant category heading or click on Archives and then scroll down and click on Guaro.

Local Flora & Fauna

  • Orchid Gennaria Diphylla in garden at Guaro house
    This album features snaps taken on and around the plot of the self-build house in Guaro, Andalucia. I've omitted the odd bit of fly-tipping, car wrecks and general untidiness that is somewhat prevalent in this part of the world!

Tenerife

  • Atlantic, south-west coast
    A picture diary of a short break in Tenerife, October 2005. The Canaries are a volcanic archipeligo and the natural, undeveloped environment that remains is amazing. The island is dominated by Mount Tiede, the third largest volcano in the world and the highest summit in Spain. The built environment is very ugly, but a few places, such as La Laguna in the north have managed to retain some of its heritage.

Fez - An Andalucian City in Morocco

  • Fishing boats in Lagoon
    This album features a few shots from my vacation in Fez, Oct. 2006. This city has very strong historical, cultural ties to Andalucia based on immigrants dating back 800 years! To read my postings relating to Morocco, just click on the relevant category heading or click on Archives and then scroll down and click on Morocco/Andalucia culture.

Semana Santa

  • Marching Band - Ronda 2006
    This album shows the typical Andalucian Easter celebrations and processions for Holy Week - Semana Santa. In spring 2005 I visited Malaga and Ronda. To read my postings relating to Easter in Spain just click on Archives and then scroll down and click on Semana Santa - Easter in Andalucia.

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