Images of Andalucia

Fiestas

vidaphotos — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 11:30:21 +0000

The Fiestas in Spain are not to be missed, some are serious but most are just fun and usually followed by fireworks.

Drought and Fire

vidaphotos — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 11:09:51 +0000

Obviously the hot, dry summers bring some problems………….

No Swimming or fishing here!

But the goats like it…..

After 4 Years of drought fires are common……

Tagged: Drought, Fire

After Dark…..

vidaphotos — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 10:46:02 +0000

It might be quiet in inland Spain during the day but after dark it is completely different!

Flamenco

Blues, Rock and Reggae….

Belly Dancing….

….and Fiestas

Virgen de Carmen

….and more Flamenco into the early hours.

Tagged: Dancing, Fiestas, Music

By the Sea

vidaphotos — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 19:54:43 +0000

Torrox Costa

Benalmadena Marina

Dolphin watching

Wonderful!

La Herradura beach in July – not so wonderful!

Beach-side restaurants with fresh fish and Paella

Spanish Countryside

vidaphotos — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:37:57 +0000

The valued Olive tree.

If you would like to know more about “The Amazing Olive Tree” click

Inland for the quiet life……….

Flora, fauna and beautiful Fincas……….

…….and Restaurants with stunning views.

The White Villages

vidaphotos — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 13:20:16 +0000

Rambling back streets, balconies covered in geraniums……..

Intriguing shops where you least expect them………………..

Bustling village centres with crafts and regional foods………

Serrano Hams, Olive oil, cheeses……………………….

…..and restaurants with great character to try them in.

These photos are from Canillas De Aceituno in La Axaruia, Trevelez in Granada Province and from the Sierra de Cazorla in Jaen.

Living in Spain

vidaphotos — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 11:10:45 +0000

Welcome!

This is a photo blog site to show you our little part of Spain. Pictures that will give you an in-site into the diversity of culture and natural beauty that are contained within the area of Andalucia. Hints of its Moorish past, glimpses into “Pueblo Blancos”, the White Villages, the coastline, the countryside and the food and wine.

Open the door and come on in…………