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Like everywhere also in Andalusia all kinds of interesting things happen every day, such as fiestas and festivals, culinary gatherings, processions, special exhibitions, but there's also news on the housing market or changed regulations. To make it easy for you, we bundle some interesting articles in this section so that you have everything at a glance.
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27
Jul 2022
Juan Breva was the stage name of Antonio Ortega Escalona, born in Vélez Málaga in 1844. He was not a gypsy (payo or gitano) and did not like the style that was in fashion in his younger days. He sang with a more polished voice, which made him easier to understand and he became the most popular singer of the time and put the Malagueña movement within Flamenco music on the map.
He became famous, earned a lot of money and even visited the king often. But, as is not unusual for a Flamenco artist, his last years were sad and without performances, and he died, penniless, in June 1918 as 'el rey del cante malagueño', the king of Malagueña music. Fortunately, his name and legacy were honoured again in later years. A statue of him was erected in 1970, and since 1976 the annual flamenco festival in Vélez Málaga has been named after him.
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29
Jun 2022
One of the more famous hiking trails of the Gran Senda de Malaga is El Saltillo. Also called the little brother of El Caminito del Rey (King's Path) near Malaga. But unlike its big brother, which attracts more than 300,000 hikers a year, this trail is (still) quiet to walk and above all, it is completely free. The suspension bridge has been in operation since October 2020.
The route runs on the border of the Sierra de Tejeda, Almijara y Alhama nature reserve from the white mountain top Canillas de Aceituno to the next village Sedella. Halfway through this route you come across the suspension bridge 'El Saltillo' which you have to cross. During the walking route you walk along the foot of the La Maroma, the highest mountain of the province of Málaga.
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29
Jun 2022
The Axarquia region, which is something similar to a county, is made up of 31 coastal and inland municipalities and has more than 30 km of beaches. We are sure that you will discover the wonderful beaches like those of Maro, but have you ever thought about all that this land has to offer? Gastronomy, cultural heritage, traditions, fiestas and history. The Oletrips Team would love to help you get to know la Axarquía and its surroundings in depth, to help you discover everything that Andalucía has to show you.
Oletrips will pick you up in their elegant Mercedes Vito van and take you to discover the Axarquia region in groups of maximum 8 people, so you can travel comfortably, safely and at your own pace. Cipriano, the local and official guide of Oletrips, knows the area perfectly and will take you to the most hidden corners for the eyes of a tourist. If, in addition to getting to know the region, you are thinking of visiting the great monuments of Andalucía, Oletrips can help you, too. Discover the Alhambra, the Albayzin neighborhood in Granada, the Mosque of Cordoba and much more with a local expert.
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08
Jun 2022
It has been a while since we were able to help Rasja and Wouter find a suitable location for their future B&B. In the meantime they have been successfully running Cortijo La Zapatera, in Canillas de Aceituno
Rasja & Wouter: “We have been living in Andalusia for almost 4 years now. We still really like living here in southern Spain. Not a day goes by that we don't enjoy the peace, the views and the nature. We have made new friends, speak the language and find our way in our white village, Canillas de Aceituno. The first six months of our stay we have made several improvements: the house and the flats have been given a Spanish soul, the rooms are equipped with all modern conveniences, the gardens have been planted and the various terraces got the necessary shade.
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24
May 2022
Where the Scandinavians have Midsummer Night, in almost all Spanish coastal towns we celebrate La Noche de San Juan on the night of 23 or 24 June. In this night, the first half of the year is ritually closed to welcome the summer. During this night, there are several customs - which may vary from region to region - but water and fire, the symbols of purification and protection, can be found everywhere.
