DVD. Vista Point. 26 Minutes. The Costa Del Sol is the name of the southern Mediterranean coast of Spain. In former times a variety of bumpy roads connected the region's sandy bays and remote fishing villages but today its modern roads cater for mass tourism. Almunecar is the main tourist centre on this section of the coast. Once a tranquil fishing village, it's now a busy coastal resort. A wide road separates clean, extensive beaches from huge apartment blocks that were constructed during an amazing transformation of the coastline. Torrox is an Andalusian mountain village that has so far managed to remain off the tourist trail and in which village life continues as it always has done. Since Phoenician times Malaga has been a busy trading port that was defended by the Castillo De Gibralforo that is located on the summit of a mountain. The large bay, with its protective mountain range in the north, enjoys a mild climate throughout the entire year. Around ten kilometres south of Malaga is the modern coastal resort of Torremolinos, since the 1950's a centre of mass tourism. The city developed at a wild pace and soon had all the attributes of a modern holiday resort, with innumerable huge skyscrapers, bars and restaurants and also endless sandy beaches and exciting entertainment facilities. Marbella is the prima donna of the Costa Del Sol and a marvellous rendezvous for the stars of both stage and screen plus a leisure resort for the international jet set. The yachting harbour of Puerto Banus is the true symbol of Marbella and its quay has a colourful variety of bars, caf?s, restaurants and exquisite shops. The journey through fiery southern Spain ends with the Rock Of Gibraltar. Dreamy harbour towns cultural metropolises with a Moorish past and Christian buildings and white villages. The Costa Del Sol is full of history and magical atmosphere. The sun is just a bonus!

DVD. Cities of the World. 60 Minutes. The Costa Brava, the `wild coast,' is the coast of Catalonia, which, with its yearly 50 million visitors, is one of Europe's largest holiday paradises. The mild, Mediterranean climate, the crystal clear water, the mysterious, rocky bays, the long, sandy beaches, the southern flora, the wonders of the Spanish and Catalonian cuisine, the historical monuments and artistic values invite more and more visitors each year. Such artists were living and creating here as Salvador Dali, Anton Gaudi, Picasso, Marc Chagall, and Joan Miro. Cadeques is a city of arts, an untouched fishing village, which also has one of Europe's largest artistic collections. Figueras is mostly known for its Dali museum. They say that once they kept the Holy Grail in the fort above the picturesque San Pere de Rodes monastery. Basalu, which is famous for its stone bridge, is a journey to the Middle Ages. Empuriabrava, with its canals and lagoons is the Venice of Costa Brava. Girona's old, labyrinth-like city core is one of the most beautiful in Spain. Lloret de Mar invitges the visitor with the promise of a Mediterranean night and is the center of Europe's beach discos. Tossa de Mar is the most beautiful area of the coast, where the bastions of the old fort stand guard over the magnificent beach. Not even 100 kilometers from Costa Brava there is the Catalonian capital, the city of Gaudi, the `stage for the zest of life', one of Europe's most beautiful and livable cities, Barcelona.

DVD. Vista Point. 26 Minutes. Cordoba was once the most important metropolis of the Caliphate and today is a city of harmony and contrast. It is a city in which the history of the Caliphs, Romans, Jews and Christians is still very much alive and was the centre of the Arab realm of Al-Andalus that reached its peak in around 1000 A.D. The Ponte Romana extends across the Gudalquivir and leads to the old town. With its sixteen arches the Roman bridge that spans across the river is one of the city's main landmarks. The city's most important building is the Mezquita Catedral in the centre of the old town. It is undoubtedly the most splendid mosque of Moorish-Islamic origin on the Iberian Peninsula. Construction of the main mosque began in 785 A.D. during the rule of Abd-Ar-Rahman The First. The world's third largest mosque was built on the site of a West Gothic Christian church that was built on the remains of a Roman temple. The Plaza Santa Marina dates back to the 17th century and was once used as a bull-fighting arena and also as a theatrical stage. Today it is frequently used as a marketplace. The striking monument of the famous Spanish toreador, Manolete, who was killed during a bullfight inside the arena, occupies a large section of the square. Mighty walls surround the Medina. Some of its old gates have survived such as the Puerta De Almodovar that leads into the Jewish quarter. Once known as a wealthy city, Cordoba was considered to be a worthy prize and was thus well protected and fortified. A combination of the Arabic, Jewish and Christian worlds, Cordoba is most deservedly the Pearl of Andalusia!

DVD. Global Treasures. 10 Minutes. The beautiful main facade of the Cathedral Santiago De Compostela rises proudly into the sky, the final destination of a legendary medieval pilgrimage route. For more than twelve hundred years the marvellous buildings of the old town, as well as the striking cathedral, have attracted visitors from all over the world. During the Middle Ages the town enjoyed great prominence. In addition to Jerusalem and Rome, Santiago De Compostela was the third most important Christian pilgrimage destination. Its beautiful main facade combines various decorative and architectural elements that are to be found along the pilgrims' way, the Camino de Santiago. In addition to the imposing cathedral there are further treasures hidden within the historical centre of the town such as the 16th century Colegio De Fonseca. Under the rule of Bishop Diego Xelm?rez both the town and its Catholic church enjoyed much prosperity and the diocese became an archbishopric. Unlike the architectural transformation of its external fa?ade most of the cathedral's interior has retained its original form. The church's main nave and altar, with its precious and exquisite decoration, are a remarkable religious work of art. Santiago De Compostela: even today the town has retained all of its magic, its cultural appeal and deep religious significance.

DVD. Cities of the World. 60 Minutes. The islands of eternal spring are made up of various landscapes. One can find anything from the lush, green forests in the mountains to sand deserts. The sandy beaches of Tenerife are shaded by the 3600 meters high Teide. One can take a look at Spain's most beautiful zoo, while under the `Rock of Giants' the tourists can befriend dolphins that live in the sea. In Gran Canaria one can take a trip up to the colorful empire of rocks, the nearly 2000 meters high Pico de Los Nieves. In the capital we can take long walks among the colonial style buildings with wooden balconies, and see the house where Columbus lived. Near Maspalomas, we can take a look at a real sand desert. The villages of Fuerteventura let us familiarize ourselves with the local buildings and take a trip on a camel. The island is a paradise for surfers, anglers and divers. In the Timanfaya national park, one can see geysers, volcanoes, which are still active, and the epic work on Manrique, the Jamenos del Aqua, which is a combination of lookout towers, restaurants and swimming pools built into caves.

DVD. Vista Point. 26 Minutes. Andalusia in southern Spain is a fantasy land situated between Europe and Africa. In Algarrobo, a white village close to the coast, time seems to have stood still. A place of both inspiration and contemplation. Since Phoenician times the earlier `Malaca' was a busy trading port that was defended by the Castillo De Gibralforo. The Cathedral, also known as `La Manquita', symbolises a catholic victory on the former site of a mosque. On the edge of the city centre is the Moorish fortress of Alcazaba that was once a fortified residence on the hills of Castillo. The second largest city in Andalusia also became known as the birthplace of its famous son, world famous artist Pablo Ruiz Picasso. Since the 1950`s the modern coastal resort of Torremolinos has attracted mass tourism with a numerous variety of huge hotel skyscrapers, bars and restaurants. In the hilly inland area of the Costa Del Sol is the pretty white mountain village of Mijas. A small hilltop bullfight arena shines bright white along with the houses of the surrounding area. Marbella, the prima donna of the Costa Del Sol, serves as a rendezvous for the stars of stage and screen and a leisure resort for the international jet set. Another short excursion into the mountains near the coast leads to Casares, a sleepy mountain village crowned by the ruins of a Moorish Castle. During the Roman Carthaginian Wars Cadiz played an important role as a trading centre. After the Moors, came the Normans and in 1262, the city fell into the hands of the Christian king, Alfonso. Dreamy harbour towns, cultural metropolises with a Moorish past, Christian buildings and white villages. Beauty in the Garden Of Eden - that's Andalusia!

DVD. 7 Days. 52 Minutes. Andalusia in southern Spain is a fantasy land situated between Europe and Africa. In Algarrobo, a white village close to the coast, time seems to have stood still. It is a place of both inspiration and contemplation. Since Phoenician times the earlier `Malaca' was a busy trading port that was defended by the Castillo De Gibralforo. The Cathedral, also known as `La Manquita', symbolizes a Catholic victory on the former site of a mosque. On the edge of the city centre is the Moorish fortress of Alcazaba that was once a fortified residence on the hills of Castillo. The second largest city in Andalusia also became known as the birthplace of its famous son, world famous artist Pablo Ruiz Picasso. Since the 1950s, the modern coastal resort of Torremolinos has attracted mass tourism, with a numerous variety of huge hotel skyscrapers, bars and restaurants. In the hilly inland area of the Costa Del Sol is the pretty white mountain village of Mijas. A small hilltop bullfight arena shines bright white along with the houses of the surrounding area. Marbella, the prima donna of the Costa Del Sol, serves as a rendezvous for the stars of stage and screen and a leisure resort for the international jet set. Another short excursion into the mountains near the coast leads to Casares, a sleepy mountain village crowned by the ruins of a Moorish Castle. During the Roman Carthaginian Wars Cadiz played an important role as a trading centre. After the Moors came the Normans, and in 1262, the city fell into the hands of the Christian king, Alfonso. Dreamy harbor towns, cultural metropolises with a Moorish past, Christian buildings and white villages. Beauty in the Garden Of Eden - that's Andalusia!

DVD. Global Treasures. 10 Minutes. Mezquita Cathedral is one of the most important historical monuments in Cordoba, a beautiful city in southern Spain and former residence of the Moorish Caliphs. The cathedral contains both Moorish and Christian architecture and a unique and fascinating combination of styles. However, Oriental design dominates the building. The building complex that surrounds the courtyard and its orange trees is known as the Patio De Los Naranjos and is one of the most beautiful Islamic buildings in the world. The immense prayer hall is the glorious focal point of the Mezquita and its several hundred columns and horseshoe arches create an oasis of stone. The 16th century cathedral is located in the middle of a splendid forest of columns and precious marble and paintings by Palomino decorate the main altar. Here the Moors created a solid and enduring monument of their art and one of C?rdoba's most outstanding landmarks.

DVD. Terra Mystica. 26 Minutes. Built during the 13th and 14th centuries, the Alhambra is a group of buildings that overlook Granada. The finest example of Moorish architecture, it was a magnificent citadel for the Moorish kings of Spain. When the Moors were expelled from Spain, the citadel was mutilated but in the 19th century, it was restored to its former glory. Close by is the Palacio Del Generalife, the summer residence of the Moorish rulers, on the grounds of which contain fabulous gardens. The Moors were a nomadic North African people consisting mainly of Arabs and Berbers. They invaded Spain in the 8th century and were expelled from it in the early 17th century, prior to which most had been exterminated during the Spanish Inquisition. Yet, their contribution to Spain in terms of medicine, art, architecture and science, was immeasurable. A people of commerce, learning, imagination and panache who, like so many of their kind throughout history, were eventually persecuted to near extinction.

DVD. Global Treasures. 10 Minutes. In southern Spain, majestically, yet mysteriously, the legendary Alhambra proudly rises above Granada's atmospheric old town. After C?rdoba, former centre of power of the caliphs, had fallen into the hands of the Christians in 1238, Granada became the country's new capital city. Mohammed The First ordered the construction of the Alhambra's massive walls and twenty-four watch towers above the remains of a comparatively modest fortress. King Charles The Fifth deliberately built his palace at this location as it had once been the last bastion of Muslim power in Spain. It thus symbolised the triumph of the Christian world. In addition to the external splendour of the Christian palace the full beauty of its Moorish architecture is only fully revealed by exploring its glorious interior. Thus the despair of the last Nasrides ruler strikes a poignant chord today for, according to legend, when he was forced to abandon his palace to the Christian armies without a fight, his eyed filled with tears as he glanced back at his beloved Alhambra.

DVD. Global Treasures. 10 Minutes. Albaic?n is one of the most picturesque areas in Granada and is famous for both its history as well as its numerous beautifully decorated buildings. In the 7th century B.C., first the Iberians and then the Romans and Visigoths settled here in the spacious hill area above the River Darro. However, it was only under the rule of the Moors, when Granada became an independent Islamic kingdom, that the region began to flourish. Even today the splendour of the former Islamic monarchy is highlighted by the world famous and legendary Alhambra Palace. Due to a peace treaty with the Christians'military leaders, Mohammed The First had the impressive castle built. Over the years the Alhambra was extended and its architecture was embellished by its royal inhabitants until the town finally fell to the Catholic Kings. In Albaic?n the glorious atmosphere of old Granada can still be felt amid its buildings, its lanes and even in the air. For the architectural legacy of the Moors continues to enchant all those who experience it, right up to the present day.

DVD. Cosmos Global Documentaries. 52 Minutes. Along the Rio Guadalquivir is C?rdoba. Today the former caliph's residence of the Omaiyad is a lively city with an historic past. In 152 B.C. the town was founded during the rule of Claudius Marcellu and it was then that the Roman conquerors named it Corduba. Later the town became the capital of the province of Baetica, the hot southern region of Spain. At the beginning of the 8th century the town was the headquarters of its recent conquerors, Arabian governors and emirs and even today the architectural influence of the Moors is visible. In the 10th century A.D. the town reached the zenith of its prosperity. It is believed that almost a million people once lived in the `Mecca of the West'. The Great Mosque, today's Mezquita, was extended and enlarged during that time. Marble, jaspis and granite columns decorate the beautiful interior of the mosque that contains eight hundred columns. The old city of Granada extends across three hills, Sacromonte, the world famous Alhambra and Abaic?n, a once densely populated Moorish district with almost thirty mosques. For several centuries around sixy thousand Moors brought the city's maze of alleys to life but only a few of the historic Islamic buildings and mosques have survived. Seville is today's pulsating capital of Andalucia and is still strongly influenced by the brilliant architectural achievements of the Moors. In former times the Real Alc?zar was the residence of the region's Arabic rulers but most of its buildings were constructed during the reign of Peter The Cruel. Casa De Pilatos is one of the most beautiful palatial buildings in Seville. The residence of the Dukes of Medinacelli was built between 1492 and 1520 following a pilgrimage by one of the dukes to the Holy Land. On his return journey, following the same route that the first Marqu?s of Tarifa took through Italy, he brought back several valuable columns and fountains made of carrara marble that today adorn the beautiful exterior and gardens of the residence. The shoreline of the Guadalquivir River in the land of flamenco is full of life and joie de vivre. The true heart of Spain surely lies in Andalusia in the hot southern region of the Iberian Peninsula.

DVD. Visit the cities of Andulucia, where many visitors have their most indelible impression of Spain; Seville a spectacular semi tropic city with one of the largest cathedrals in the world; and Alcazar Palace, with the best in Mudahar architecture. See Spain's best preserved Roman ruins in Merida, and the small villages of the conquistadors Pizarro and Cortes. History at it's finest! Hi-definition. 60 minutes.

DVD. From Roman ruins and ancient castles to modern art and architecture, explore the dynamic coast of Spain. Includes fishing for anchovies, bullfighting lessons, a paella party aboard a canal boat, pueblas blancas, the dramatic city of Ronda, and in Montserrat, Europe's oldest boys choir. Hi-definition. 60 minutes.

DVD. Basque country's spectacular scenery, Frank Geary designed Guggenheim museum in Bilbao, community of San Sebastian; 3,000 year old dolmans, lace makers of Camarinas; commercial fishing; and harvesting world's most expensive spice, Saffron. 60 minutes. High definition.

DVD. Ancient route Camino de Compostela, towns of Leon and Santiago de Compostela, Finisterre, monasteries Yesu and Hesu, tour great vineyards and wineries in Rioja region; La Guardia grand gothic cathedral doorway preserved for centuries. 60 minutes. High definition DVD.

DVD. Features Madrid, it's museums and nightlife; the Palacio El Escorial; the central plateau; Segovia, with it's exceptional Roman aqueduct; Avila, a city with some of the best preserved medieval walls in Europe; Toros Guisando with stone bull carvings from the Iberian era; Toledo and it's famous Damasquinado artisans. 60 minutes. High definition DVD.

DVD. Globe Trekker. On his first Globe Trekker experience Alex Riley explores the Spanish Islands, taking in the world famous Balearics in the Mediterranean and the Canary Islands located off the west coast of Africa in the Atlantic Ocean. Best know for their party resorts and the overwhelming influx of British summer holidaymakers, Alex sets out to discover the less well known aspects of these islands. His journey begins in the millionaire's playground, Mallorca where he gets to know some of the island's famous former inhabitants. Then he's off to the neighboring island of Ibiza to sample the infamous nightlife before finding some peace and quiet on the laid back island of Formentera. Alex's journey then takes him 2,000 miles south via Madrid to the Canary Islands. His first stop is Gran Canaria where he arrives in time to celebrate the festival of the Virgen del Rosario and learns the Canarian art of stick fighting. Alex then travels on to Tenerife to climb the Tiede volcano. The final leg of his journey takes him to one of the most famous kite surfing spots, the island of Fuerteventura where he tries his hand at the action sport. His trip ends with a group of Canarian shepherds on the unspoiled island on La Palma. Along the way.. Visit the Gothic Palma Cathedral. Chill out at the Cafe del Mar in Ibiza with DJ Pete Tong. Swim with pilot whales off the coast of Tenerife. Meet the shepherd's of Fuerteventura and take part in a traditional goat rodeo.

DVD. Take a historic journey through Spain's most spectacular icons of the past dating to Roman, Moor & Christian influences. This fascinating documentary delves into the cultural & architectural diversity of the Iberian Peninsula. These cathedrals & castles contain some of Europe's finest art collections & historical architecture. Hi-definition DVD. 60 minutes.

VHS. Join Rick as he gets a real feel for the people he meets. Find a true understanding of treasured local customs in Madrid and Toledo; Seville and Andalusia; Barcelona to Segovia; Granada to Tangier; Costa del Sol; Lisbon; Portugal's Southern Coast; and Cape Sagres and Lagosz. Extra DVD features include: Festival of the Moors and Christians at Alcoy; Gibraltar; Cordoba; and Rick's Back Door Travel Tips. 3? hours DVD or 80 minutes VHS.