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Zuheros Town, Cordoba, History, Charm and Stunning Views

It´s not the first time Zuheros has featured here on Andalucia Explorer. This very charming, white-washed hillside town is just 45 minutes from home and a favourite to take visitors too. Recently I had viewings there with some lovely clients looking for another home in this area. Leaving early to grab coffee and explore a little - there´s always a new corner I´ve not seen and the views always change with the different light depending on the time of day and year. Zuheros Approach The day was going to be a scorcher, nearer 40c than 30c so an early start was needed. Being a hill town means steep streets, lack of parking and a bit of hill walking. There are a couple of car parks but, as you can imagine, they are just out of town and, with a bit of a climb to get there. Following an older lady (can I say that at 62?) up hill she turned through an archway, one I hadn´t spotted before- I had to follow. It´s knowledge rather than nosey - surely? Then I saw a sign saying Mercado. I had every ri...

Places to Propose and a Romance Retreat in Spain

Having seen several wedding photos of brides and grooms around The Alhambra grounds I´d thought what a fabulous setting.

The Alhambra
The Alhambra



Castillo Colomares I also discovered as a setting for wedding photos, as was the fabulous Moorish Mill El Molino Morisco de los Corchos near Alhaurin El Grande where we had to keep moving out of the way as the wedding photographer arranged his shots.

Castillo Colomares

El Molino Morisco de los Corchos


One of my nephews came from the UK to Ronda to propose, another gorgeous spot, though not for those with vertigo.

Ronda Balcony View
Balcony at Ronda

When one of my English students told me her boyfriend had proposed in The Alhambra I couldn´t help but sigh. They had gone to visit, it´s not exactly on our doorstep, but only an hour and a half away.

He got down on his knees and asked her to marry him. I´m just waiting to see where the wedding will be now - wouldn´t The Alhambra be the best spot ever? Or do you have a better idea?

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