Andalusia Blog

Jan 14, Detailed Political Map of Spain: Land and Sea Boundaries of Spain

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 06:38:48 -0500

Political Map of Spain: boundaries of the 17 Spanish autonomous regions, their provinces and every coastline.

Jan 14, Moorish Medicine a Transcendental Science

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 06:27:01 -0500

Moorish Medicine of the al-Andalus was one of the most distinguished sciences and perhaps best preserved, in view of Moorish books - cast later to flames.

Jan 14, Moorish Medicine Health Care Aimed for Perfect Physical Harmony

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 06:25:44 -0500

Moorish Medicine Health Care: Perfect Physical Health was the desired outcome. A perceptive lifestyle influenced health. Surgical techniques broke new grounds, Botany became extremely significant..

Jan 14, Cordoba Mosque's Unique Identifying Features: 'A Perfect Work of Art'

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 06:24:16 -0500

Cordoba Mosque where Syrian architecture combined with the quality of local craftmanship gave birth to the details of Cordoba Mezquita's structural and decorative success.

Jan 14, Cordoba Leather - Cordovan Leather or Spanish Leather

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 06:21:05 -0500

Cordoba Leather is fine leather which is extremely strong. A masculine leather, characterized by a rich reddish colour and polish, renders it, long-lasting. Embossed, often gilded, decorative leather

Jan 14, Caliphal Cordoba's Golden-Age Glory didn't happen overnight.

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 06:18:09 -0500

Caliphal Cordoba's History: The al-Andalus province was riddled in strife during the Abassidian reign. Abd ar-Rahman 1 was the 'rightful' person to claim and take-on its ruling.

Jan 14, Alhambra Granada Palaces Gems: Artistic Masterpieces - Political Intrigues.

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 06:16:11 -0500

Alhambra Granada Palaces Gems: Nasrid architechture had reached an incomparable zenith. The Hall of Two Sisters, The Hall of the Abencerrajes, The Hall of Muqarnas, The Mirador de Lindaraja...

Jan 11, Andalucia-Andalusia-SiteSearch

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 02:41:23 -0500

Andalucia-Andalusia-SiteSearch Seek out your questions: Historic, Gastronomical, something about your beach or Inland... Seek your answers here.

Jan 11, What is the Mediterranean Diet: its origins

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 02:39:23 -0500

What is the Mediterranean Diet? From where does it originate? Was the Greeks - or the Romans - or the Moors...

Jan 11, Taracea Craftsmanship: Inlaid Marquetry a Pure Work of Art.

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 02:35:25 -0500

Taracea Craftsmanship was a revered form of art in geometrical patterns. Islam paid a great deal of attention to details. Each piece of Taracea is Unique.

Jan 11, Spanish Carthage and its Role in the 2nd Punic War

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 02:33:38 -0500

Spanish Carthage became powerful and wealthy having seized the gold and silver mines of Rio Tinto and the silver mines of Cartago Nova.

Jan 11, Sherry Wine of Andalucia

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 02:31:45 -0500

Sherry Wine arrived in England, from Andalucia, after Sir Francis Drake's famed "Singeing of the Beard." The British prefer the Cream version, while the Spanish prefer Fino.

Jan 11, Roman Art and Architecture

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 02:25:13 -0500

Roman Art and Architecture initiated around 500BC with the formation of the Roman Republic. Influences on Roman arts were Etruscan and Hellenistic.

Jan 11, Detailed Physical Map of Spain

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 02:21:51 -0500

Physical Map of Spain: Did you know that Spain is One Big Mountain? Revealing the Spanish mountain ranges or Cordilleras, the principal Rivers and their valleys.

Jan 11, Moslem Disunity and the Caliphate of the al-Andalus

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 02:18:10 -0500

al-Andalus Moslem Disunity and the Caliphate, by 756AD, had transformed into a prosperous Emirate, influenced by a highly intellectual civilization.

Jan 11, Moorish Water Gardens: Cherished Symbols of Paradise

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 02:16:57 -0500

In Moorish water gardens, it is the sight and sound of the water that is healing. Water is associated spiritual peace in many cultures and religions.

Jan 11, Moorish Medicine Education was Incomparable Health Care in Medieval Times

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 02:15:01 -0500

Moorish Medicine Education was supreme: Europeans sought Moorish Spain's Health Care, in a manner comparable to how today's world considers The Mayo Clinic "unrivalled" in Health Care.

Jan 11, Malaga Historic Centre

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 01:46:23 -0500

Malaga Historic Centre - elegant shops, antique shops (rastro-shops), exquisite tableware and glass, shoes, bags, belts galore... Lepanto: the best cakes in Spain, the home of Picasso.

Jan 11, Malaga Alcazaba: A View Not To Be Missed

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 01:45:13 -0500

Malaga Alcazaba, overlooks Malaga Port. Its prominent position provided defence for the city.

Jan 11, Madinat az-Zahra: Built To Impress The World

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 01:43:05 -0500

Madinat az-Zahra's aim was geo-political: its grandeur was impressive. Buried for over a millennium.Tales of the Medina Azahara were believed: a legend.

Jan 11, How did Madinat az-Zahra's Debacle Happen?

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 01:40:54 -0500

Madinat az-Zahra's Debacle: Three-hundred years after the first Arab invasion of the Iberian peninsula, came the destruction of the most significant symbol of the Cordovan Caliphate.

Jan 11, Links: Spain and Andalucia

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 01:39:21 -0500

Links: Spanish and Andalucia-based. Car rentals, Hotels, Property Rentals Spain - Andalucia, Travel in Spain, Weddings Things to do,

Jan 11, Islamic Art and Architecture: Origins of its Artistic Techniques

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 01:36:41 -0500

islamic art and architecture absorbed the diverse cultures, of Islam's conquered countries. This morphed into the unique heritage of the Islamic arts.

Jan 11, Islamic Art and Architecture 1: Sacred Geometry

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 01:35:19 -0500

Islamic art and Architecture 1, based the aesthetics of harmonious geometric symmetry. Significance of the circle: Islam focuses on looking inwards.

Jan 11, Hispania: Roman Roads and the Importance of Silver

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 01:23:11 -0500

Hispania: The Roman Senate declared the Iberian Peninsula, a Roman province.

Jan 11, Famous Spanish Food: Pimenton or Paprika?

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 01:11:41 -0500

Famous Spanish Food Pimenton, Christopher Columbus gave the Hieronymite monks seeds of the Capsicum annuum L. pimiento which he brought back from the New World.

Jan 11, facts about the prophet muhammad

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 01:10:39 -0500

facts about the prophet muhammad: of humble birth, early in the life of prophet muhammad, diplomatic mediation avoided an unavoidable tribal war. Muhammad believed he was a Prophet of God.

Dec 16, Detailed Cadiz Map

Sun, 16 Dec 2012 08:11:22 -0500

A detailed Cadiz Map is essencial to comprehend its geography and history.

Dec 9, Christmas in Spain

Sun, 9 Dec 2012 10:56:23 -0500

Christmas in Spain: signifies a wide variety of Happy Events! A special time for families and a time to... perhaps win the biggest lottery (el Gordo) in the world!

Dec 9, The Buho Real (Buho Bubo Hispanus), a Natural Resident to the Iberian Peninsular

Sun, 9 Dec 2012 00:18:20 -0500

The Iberian buho real is resolutely territorial. One of their exceptional features are special flight feathers which 'mute' its perch-drop when hunting.

Dec 8, International Travel Links - Helping You Travel

Sat, 8 Dec 2012 09:09:48 -0500

Best International Travel Links to help you travel the World.

Dec 8, Ingenious Alhambra Granada Spain Water Technology

Sat, 8 Dec 2012 09:02:33 -0500

Alhambra Granada Spain Water Technology was achieved by building a six-kilometre acequia: - the acequia real. Reliable water supplies were the secret to the success of the Alhambra.

Dec 8, Andalucia Travel Jerez MotoGP Inaugurates Euopean Grand Prix Racing

Sat, 8 Dec 2012 08:39:49 -0500

Andalucia Travel Jerez MotoGP, this track is a technically, twisty one captivating the emotions of thousands of fans as racers sweep the long curves and brake into the hairpin bends.

Dec 8, Andalucia Travel Costa-del-Sol: How and Where did the Tourism Phenomenon Begin?

Sat, 8 Dec 2012 08:30:55 -0500

Andalucia Travel Costa-del-Sol, in the 1930's "beach-style tourisim" started in Torremolinos. The "Beautiful People" were Torremolinos visitors: royalty, actors, writers, musicians.

Dec 8, Andalucia food: A Foreigner's Refreshing View of Andalucia

Sat, 8 Dec 2012 08:25:41 -0500

Andalucia Food: A step-by-step guide to what Andalucian ingredients grow where. When fruits, nuts, crops are best harvested, fished or hunted.

Dec 8, Andalucia food: Pimientos... or Pimienta? Which is the Right Spice?

Sat, 8 Dec 2012 08:23:58 -0500

In Andalucia food, Pimientos and their origins, have a direct and historic connection with the Genovese navigator-explorer Christopher Columbus. The explorers "believed" they had found the Indies...

Dec 8, Alhambra Spain Demise

Sat, 8 Dec 2012 07:58:50 -0500

The Alhambra Spain witnessed the pinnacle of Moorish success and its downfall. The charms of the Harem were to play deadly power games in the Alhambra's politics and policies...

Dec 8, Alhambra Spain 1492: The dawn of New Ages began in 1492

Sat, 8 Dec 2012 02:29:01 -0500

Alhambra Spain 1492, a date to remember, by Christians, Moslems and Jews. When the Alhambra was surrendered to the Christians, and Christopher Columbus found "patrons" - and discovered The Americas

Dec 8, Alhambra Granada Spain Palaces: Refugee al-Andalusi Moors Sought a Safe Haven

Sat, 8 Dec 2012 02:26:42 -0500

Alhambra Granada Spain Palaces: Christian onslaught gathered strength against the Arabs. Aware of the dangers, Mohammed 1 built everything with the thought of his enemies "foremost"

Dec 8, Alhambra-Granada-Spain-1: The Royal Palaces, Mexuar, Comares and Leones

Sat, 8 Dec 2012 02:25:43 -0500

Alhambra-Granada-Spain-1: La Casa Real Vieja or The Royal Old Palaces were The Palaces built by the Nazrid dynasty

Nov 30, Alhambra Granada Spain: The Red Castle on the Hill

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 08:13:50 -0500

The Alhambra Granada Spain overlooks the city of Granada. It was a palatine city: Palace and Fortress of the remaining Moors in Spain. Today the Alhambra represents a Wonder of the World.

Nov 30, The Alhambra Granada Generalife: The Emir's Summer Retreat

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 00:54:21 -0500

The Alhambra Granada Generalife palace was the country estate summer retreat for the Emir and his family

Sep 2, Roman Spain was Divided into Distinct Hispania Provinces

Sun, 2 Sep 2012 09:52:36 -0400

Roman Spain provinces were governed by a senior magistrate: a praetor. Province-divisions were for administrative facility.

Feb 17, A History of Spanish Food: the Abundance and Variety of Spanish Cuisine

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 02:12:09 -0500

In the History of Spanish food echoes of past civilizations are reflected in the ingredients, aromas and flavours of Spanish cuisine, influenced by geographical location and climatic factors.

Feb 17, Malaga Airport Information Guide

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 01:42:28 -0500

Malaga Airport is Spain's 4th busiest airport. Passenger information guide: car hire, parking, taxis, transport to Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport.

Feb 17, Nerja Spain

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 01:38:39 -0500

Nerja Spain (Costa del Sol) is a popular seaside resort. Visit the "Balcon de Europa," the Nerja Caves, Swim or Ski all-in-a-day, Paella on the beach.

Aug 20, 15 Years Later

Sat, 20 Aug 2011 00:10:30 -0400

When I was 11 years old I saw the 'Red Fort' in Delhi, 'Taj Mahal' and the 'Agra fort' in Agra. I was quite irritated and bemused by everyone's interest

Feb 15, Weekend Escapes out of Andalusia

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 07:54:46 -0500

Although Andalusia is one of the most beautiful destinations in Spain, it is sometimes good to have a weekend away. Its convenient location in southern

Nov 6, Beautiful and Unusual Places to Stay in Andalusia

Sat, 6 Nov 2010 03:44:08 -0400

Andalusia is a beautiful, much loved part of Spain – famous for its Moorish influences and tasty tapas bars. As well as many family-run Andalusia hotels.