WHILE you enter off an anonymous side street, the minute you step inside it is quickly apparent that San Fernando is a little special. Overlooking a charming circular square where Carmona gathers at paseo time; its picture windows offer a birds eye view of the display below and some of the towns celebrated arcaded buildings. It almost feels like going to the opera, its attractive entrance hall covered in beautiful hydraulic tiles, the furniture classic French in style. The subtle green and plum red décor only adds to the effect. It is all quite fitting for a town that is steeped in aristocratic grandeur and famous for its architecture.
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Spain's most evocative region finally has a restaurant culture of which to be proud. From mountain terraces to cave restaurants, from inventive fine dining to top-value venta offerings, Andalucia has it all.
Having worked on the Daily Mail and freelanced for other UK national newspapers, journalist Jon Clarke moved to Andalucia in 2003. While continuing to work as a travel writer he set up the region's first community newspaper, the Olive Press
Gabs Chidgey, May 15, 2012 - San Fernando
Thanks Karl, I couldn’t have described it better myself
Web Manager - Site Admin, May 15, 2012 - San Fernando
5/5
In the 16th century the plaza (square) was indeed a closed rectangle, but it is now circular as a result of a mistake made during a restoration project! For over 200 years hydraulic (or encaustic) tiles have been cast in a mould using a mixture of tinted cement, fine sand and ground marble. The top layer of this mixture is colour-tinted. So, instead of a thin coat of paint or print, the colour is integral to the tile. They are not kiln-fired, but dried for 28 days in fresh air.
Marie Smith, May 13, 2012 - San Fernando
1/5
This is a review of the review:
How can this restaurant overlook a “circular square”!.. And pray tell, what are “hydraulic tiles”?
M.S.