The Alcazaba of Antequera The Alcazaba of Antequera is the most arresting feature of the city – a large Moorish fortress sitting on a hill above the city. Construction started in the 11th century when Antequera was becoming an important outpost of the Caliphate. But it was in the 14th century, with the Moors feeling […]
Estepona, Valencia, Cadiz, Sevilla: Updates on some of our favorite interviews
Updates on some of our favorite interviews A lot of things can change in a few short years. We, for example, were pretty happy in Nerja a couple of years ago. Since then we moved to Antequera and then Granada. We thought it was time to catch up with a couple of our favorite interviewees […]
A Wine Tour in Antequera
A Wine Tour in Antequera It brought back memories of South Africa’s Western Cape. Last week we took a wine tour in the countryside outside Antequera. 15 minutes out of the city and following a scenic route in the hills above Antequera, the winery is situated at the base of the Sierra de Torcal mountain […]
Antequera’s Iglesia de San Juan de Dios
Antequera’s Iglesia de San Juan de Dios Another day, another beautiful church in Antequera. After visiting Iglesia del Carmen and Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de los Remedios, this time we went to Iglesia San Juan de Dios which is located on Antequera’s main street (steps away from Nuestra Señora de los Remedios). João Cidade Duarte […]
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de los Remedios – Antequera
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de los Remedios (Antequera) This beautiful church, located right next to the town hall, is dedicated to the Virgen de los Remedios. She’s the Patron Saint of Antequera. It is a “must-see” if visiting Antequera. According to legend, the image of the Virgin was brought to Antequera by Apostle Santiago (ie […]
A Review of Arte de Tapas, Antequera
A Review of Arte de Tapas (Antequera) Arte de Tapas might be different than any tapas bar you’ve ever experienced. I admit it wasn’t what we expected. Arte de Tapas is an upscale tapa experience. If you’re used to a loud, rambunctious kind of place where waiters are running around with 5 plates of tapas […]
