Tag: countryside

  • Castillo de Monda

    Castillo de Monda

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    AN ENCHANTING CULINARY EXPERIENCE If the walls of Monda’s venerable castle could talk, they would have some intriguing tales with which to regale modern- day visitors. Archaeologists and historians remain divided on the exact location, but there is strong evidence that the famous “Battle of Munda” – where Julius Caesar himself…

  • Palatial Splendour on Rails

    Palatial Splendour on Rails

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    Combining timeless sophistication and contemporary comforts, luxury train journeys are for many inveterate travellers the only way to enjoy a truly tranquil, stress-free holiday break. With airport security measures becoming increasingly onerous, traffic congestion on the roads causing extreme exasperation during peak seasons and most cruise ships packed with enough…

  • El Gecko Hotel

    El Gecko Hotel

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    El Gecko Hotel – Charming Riverside and Mountain Retreat Located in Cortes de la Frontera, the hotel is a wonderful getaway for residents and visitors seeking peace, tranquillity, fine wines and gourmet dining in the heart of the Andalucian countryside. By Annabel Milnes-Smith Many living on the coast think that Marbella…