Cave Houses in Andalusia

While many of the cave houses in Andalusia, particularly those around the area of Granada, have been excavated the dwellings and workplaces situated underground in Setenil de las Bodegas are in naturally formed caves that have been occupied since prehistoric times.Here are some photos.

Roman Ruins Outside Seville

Just outside the city of Seville are the remnants of the first permanent Roman Settlement in Spain.

The city was established by the famous warrior , Scipio the African as a place to rest his soldiers after doing battle with the Carthaginians. Later Hadrian (he that built the wall) extended the settlement as a tribute to the his predecessor Trajan who was born at the site previously named "Italica"

When you come to Seville give me a call   (34)657889875 and I'll take you out and show you around the magnificent ruins which include the third biggest ampitheatre in the Roman empire.

Magnificent Seville in Southern Spain

• If architecture is your thing you might like to visit Seville ("Sevilla" in Spanish). It is a little known fact that the capital of the Spanish Autonomous Region of Andalusia has the largest historical centre of any city in Europe.  

Zahara de las Sierra. Perhaps the most beautiful of the White Villages .

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Photos by Paul McGrath

Roman Ruins--Acinipo

Just near Ronda are the ruins of Acinipo, sometimes known as "Ronda la Vieja" or Old Ronda. These ruins were the site of the largest town in the area during the time of Roman rule and the town had around 12000 inhabitants. The highlight of the site is a well preserved theatre in this spectacular rural setting.

Seville April Fair 2012

   

The April fair finishes today 29 April. If you are visiting Seville and are interested in seeing flamenco or doing a day trip out of Seville to the white villages, the coast or any other part of Andalusia contact me.....daytripssouthernspain@gmail.com

Paul McGrath

                         Photos by Cynthia Gomar