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A Taste of Andalusia: Southern Spain's Culinary Paradise
In the sun-drenched south of Spain, Andalusia's cuisine tells a story of cultural fusion, agricultural abundance, and centuries-old...
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Jan 203 min read
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Two days in Granada: Exploring the Pearl of Andalusia
There's something magical about Granada that captures your heart from the moment you arrive. My wife Sarah and I recently spent two...
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Jan 102 min read
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Restaurant Review: Cortijo Paco, Cómpeta – A Gem in the Heart of Andalusia
Rating: 9/10 If you find yourself in the charming village of Cómpeta in Andalusia, there’s one restaurant you absolutely cannot miss:...
nicholasaldrich197
Jan 23 min read
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El Acebuchal: A Journey to Andalusia's Enchanting Lost Village
Nestled in the rugged mountains between Málaga and Granada lies a remarkable story of abandonment and rebirth. My wife Sarah and I...
nicholasaldrich197
Jan 24 min read
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El Caminito del Rey: A Heart-Stirring Journey Through Spain's Most Famous Walkway
There's something magical about discovering places that combine natural beauty with human engineering ingenuity. On a surprisingly warm...
nicholasaldrich197
Jan 23 min read
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Top 10 Hiking Trails in AndalucÃa
Top 10 Hiking Trails in AndalucÃa
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Dec 27, 20242 min read
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Rabo de Toro - Traditional Oxtail Stew
So we had our friend Nichola over to stay with is here at Canada Verde in Competa and I wanted to cook her something traditional and...
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Nov 30, 20242 min read
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The stunning views from the Mirador
We recently hiked up the mountain from Competa to the Mirador where the stunning views take in the Nerja coast and the village of...
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Nov 26, 20241 min read
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Our New Home In Competa
A short video showing our new home in Competa Andalusia
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Nov 26, 20241 min read
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Traditional Spanish Gazpacho
Quick and traditional recipe for a tasty gazpachio
nicholasaldrich197
Nov 26, 20243 min read
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