Category ‘Frigiliana’

Getting to know Nerja

July 27th, 2012 by vernon

vernon
You can think you know a place in Spain, but later discover you didn’t really know it at all. I have known of Nerja for several years. Maybe i have been there only twice a year for the past ten years. But i did not truly get to know Nerja until much more recently. When i spent three days there in the space of one week. And, more and more, i liked what i saw.

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A visit to El Acebuchal – the lost village

March 14th, 2012 by John Kramer

John Kramer
There are various names associated with the village of El Acebuchal – “the Lost Village,” and “the Ghost Village – el Pueblo Fantasma,” are the two that seem to be most commonly used. The hamlet (aldea) /village of Acebuchal has a history. Not a particularly nice one. But a history all the same. Today, Acebuchal is an exceptionally beautiful village situated right in the heart of the Sierras de Tejeda, Almijara and Almara Natural Park. It sits almost on the border between Frigiliana and Competa. If staying in the area you couldn’t hope for a better day trip. Spectacular scenery, great food and village that is, most definitely, ‘lost’ in time.

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