http://andaluciangems.wordpress.com We shall leave no stone unturned, no sherry unsipped, no tapas untasted...... Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:46:36 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en   This is an exciting opportunity to buy a large, traditional, yet fully renovated, Andalucian townhouse. These houses often remain in the same family for generations rarely becoming available on the open market. It is located in Archidona, in the north of the Malaga province, 45 mins from both Malaga and Granada airports. Archidona will surrounded ... http://andaluciangems.wordpress.com/2008/09/05/your-own-slice-of-andalucia/     You'll find the Picasso Museum mentionned on every Malaga website but the little-known Dolls House Museum is a true hidden gem. Born from a passion spanning decades, Voria Harras rescues neglected, hand-made dolls houses from once wealthy households and restores them to their former glory. She has some incredible examples all housed ... http://andaluciangems.wordpress.com/2008/08/27/malagas-dolls-house-museum/   for your silk espadrilles. Established back in 1902, this shop looks like it has probably never had a refit! but it's atmospheric shopping at its best. Little, old, bespeckled men, a small space always bustling with noisy senoritas and row upon row of coloured foot-candy all stuck to the walls above ... http://andaluciangems.wordpress.com/2008/08/27/the-place-to-shop/       I am so pleased to see the gradual introduction of slick, urban restaurants to Malaga city. They are still few and far between and usually tucked down narrow, unassuming side streets but boy are they worth snuffling out. If like me, you become bored with the standardised rustic fare offered at most andalucian restaurants, ... http://andaluciangems.wordpress.com/2008/08/27/urban-spanish-tasteries/                        The Hotel Fuente del Sol has only been open 2 years and has already secured its place in the prestigious Domus 'Hotel with Charm' Guide.  After our first visit today, we can confirm that it truly oozes charm. The location offers the most incredible far-reaching views - as far as ... http://andaluciangems.wordpress.com/2008/08/02/working-the-charm-offensive/                                           CASAS CRUZ For the space & peace we all crave   Nestled in a secret valley hidden between the quaint andalucian pueblo of Villanueva de Tapia and the hilltop delight that is Fuente de Conde, there sit Las Casas Cruz.     Captivated by the undisturbed location in 2005, English owners, Phil & Gemma embarked on ... http://andaluciangems.wordpress.com/2008/07/21/affordable-luxury-in-a-hidden-valley/        Restaurant: El Olivo, Castillo de Tarjaja, Granada This place is a high-carat gem. A small, out-of-the-way restaurant made unique by its charismatic chef, Miguel who previously spent many years tickling tastebuds in Andorra. He is renowned, by those 'in the know', for effortlessly producing a continual stream of amazing dishes from local ingredients, often adding a subtle, french ... http://andaluciangems.wordpress.com/2008/05/11/do-as-the-chef-says/        Lobo Park,  Antequera, Malaga 'Lobo Park' is a conservation project set in vast natural park lands. It has been created by a German guy who followed his passion to study and learn more about these much maligned animals. He has built a fascinating haven where he aims to not only build awareness and understanding of these creatures ... http://andaluciangems.wordpress.com/2008/05/11/howling-with-wolves/     La Cartuja De Cazalla, Seville This former Carthusian monastery is about an hours drive north of Seville, in Cazalla de la Sierra. It is one of the most unique and life-affecting places I have ever visited.   It was found by the indomitable 'Carmen Ladron de Guevara y Bracho' when she was in her early ... http://andaluciangems.wordpress.com/2008/05/10/middle-of-somewhere/          Restaurant: Clandestinos, Malaga City Walk through these unassuming double doors to wooden tables, rough brick walls, low lighting and a welcoming buzz - there is always a buzz. The waitresses are quirky, with cropped hair, piercings, tattoos, skinny vests and an average age of about 20. They're the funkiest little workers I've ... http://andaluciangems.wordpress.com/2008/05/09/clandestine-assignations/