December 11th, 2009 by eShop600

Located along the south coast of Spain, Andalucia is renowned for being lively flamenco and fiesta fanatics! Visit this part of Spain for a real taster of the country’s culture, as you wander around the historic streets of its cities – Almeria, Granada, Malaga, Cadiz, Seville, Huelva, Cordoba and Jaen. Experience a land of beautiful beaches – perfect to lose yourself on with a good book and an Andalucian local beer. Cheap Andalucia Spain holidays with James Villa Holidays make the ideal choice of Travel Company – with optimum resorts and villas on offer for you, this really will be an idyllic holiday.

Experience the fun flamenco of Andalucia on your holiday – a traditional celebration that is sure to liven up your Spanish getaway! Street entertainers and tapas bars will provide you with all the festivities. Nightlife really is what Spain is about, so get yourself down to Malaga in Costa del Sol, to party all through the night to the early morning. Fiestas are also a lively and colourful event so head on down to Seville’s Feria de Abril for a true taster!

Andalucia caters for all tastes however, so if a more quiet and low-key atmosphere is for you, opt for a traditional James Villa resort to relax your evening away in. Enjoy the peaceful parks of Andalucia, while listening to a gentle Spanish beat in the balmy sunset breeze.

As far as cuisine is concerned, the Spanish Andalucia’s food tradition is tapas – small pieces of meats, fish, olives and Spanish omelettes are on sample. Also, be sure to try some local seafood such as paella, a savoury dish made from combinations of chicken, shellfish, rice and vegetables. Malaga has a wide range of international cuisine, also – something to suit everyone. Smaller eateries are located at most beach bars, so you get to experience both the delicious cuisine and the pretty beaches at once!

Choose from Costa de la Luz, Costa del Sol, Costa Tropical and Costa Almeria to find a piece of sandy paradise to simply unwind on. Small coves also must be explored in Andalucia, popularly found on the diverse Costa de Almeria coast – a fascination of many tourists to the attractive destination. For family holidays, choose Nerja at Costa del Sol to paddle in warm, safe, shallow waters. Also, the Nerja caves offer fantastic sightseeing opportunities. Perhaps the fine golden shimmery sands lapped by peaceful waves at Costa de la Luz will appeal to you? Or for the more adventurous, head to Costa Tropical for great diving opportunities. These beautiful landscapes cover hundreds of kilometres of Andalucia, and are idyllic holiday musts.

Local Information for Chipstead

Chipstead is a village on the North Downs in the County of Surrey. The name is believed to have evolved from the old English word ‘ceapstede’ meaning market place.

The first settlement was in the 7th century and the small population was made up of herdsmen who were attracted to the area by the large number of ponds. Chipstead Downs is a site of special scientific interest due to the wide range of flora and fauna.

The church of St. Margaret still retains some 12th century features although much work has been done to improve the building through the centuries.

The village remained a rural parish until the arrival of the railway in the late 19th century. The residents of Chipstead still resist the installation of street lighting in the village despite having some of the most expensive houses in the area.

Today the area is largely residential although there are several small areas of economic activity. The village does have a railway station which links it to London’s Charing Cross and Victoria stations but there are no bus services through the village.