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Situated in the heart of Puerto Banus, on the second line, this club is a must for lovers of loud music. As the name suggests it is a lively and often raucous venue, and Scream attracts a predominantly young crowd. Dance music booms out until the early hours of the morning, and many guest DJs take to the decks during the summer time. Opened in 1995.
Built in 1928, the Miguel de Cervantes School is rectangular in layout, clad in exposed brick and has two recesses and twenty-four classrooms. Cervantes was in Lopera between February 22 and 25, 1592, in order to collect wheat and barley for the Invincible Armada.
In the summer months you may have to wait a long time for a taxi – up to an hour perhaps. This is not very comfortable – especially with small kids or after a long flight when your&quo;re tired and just want to get to your destination ASAP. Have you heard of taking a transfer? Transfers are a popular way to handle airport journeys with the least hassle and the greatest comfort.
Gazpacho Andaluz - Andalusian Salad-Soup recipe by cookery writer and Spanish food expert Janet Mendel. So why not give Janet Mendel’s recipe a go? It’s easy, nutritious, and a true taste of Spain.
There are about 100 different watchtowers (Torre Vigia or Torre Atalaya or Torre Almenara) along the coast of Southern Spain. Some are of Moorish origins others from date from the later Christian re-conquest period. All with the purpose of looking out for invaders from the South.
The original washing area was constructed alongside the irrigation ditch.
Monda is a tiny town (or large village) in the mountains just inland from the Costa del Sol. Situated past Ojén on the A-355, it lies a mountain valley at 365m and has a population of less than 2,000. It is well-linked by road with Marbella, just 15km away, as well as Coin and Cartama (for Malaga). Thanks to development on the nearby coast over the last few decades, the town has enjoyed new prosperity.
Important medieval fortress that defended the road between Almería and Granada, built before the tenth century. It continued its heyday during the thirteenth and fifteenth centuries, until it was occupied by the Christians in 1489. Today, only three towers and some walls remain.
Benalmadena Exhibition Centre
The minimalist brick construction designed by Angle Cañizares and Raúl Gante, is evocative of the walls of Nazareth. The Moorish theme to the building is also reflected in the main entrance and exit doors.
The Cadiz province section of the Coasta del la Luz stretches from the mouth of the Guadalquivir River to historic Tarifa, the southernmost point in Europe where kite-surfers congregate from all over the world.
This museum exhibits musical instruments from 'El Viaje de Lúa', a journey around the world through rhythms and melodies, and the materials used to make instruments for liturgy, spiritual invocation, courtship and entertainment. Some of the materials used in their construction include wood, cane, bamboo, gourds, coconuts, seeds, skins, bones, horns, clay and metal.
One of the towns within the comarca of Axarquia, Iznate is known as "the paradise of the Muscat grape", where grapes, almonds, avocados and olives are produced. Iznate also belongs to Ruta del Sol y del Aguacate. In this town, visitors can walk along the steep, narrow, winding streets, typical of a Moorish urban settlement. Houses have carefully whitewashed facades adorned with pots of geraniums and other flowers.
Yoga and tai chi are quite popular in Andalucía and classes can be found in both public and private centres. Because of the nature of these activities, you should be able to join a course and enjoy learning new skills even if you are only here for a two or three week holiday.
The simple chapel was painted white and has only one door. It is currently in a state of abandonment. Located north of the town.
Casino hotels are those which offer, or allow access to, casinos as part of the available facilities.
Generally, these hotels offer a number of other facilities around the casino, such as bars, restaurants or swimming pools, to add an element of luxury and entertainment to a guest’s stay. Their location on the Costa del Sol is also an added bonus which guests can take advantage of during their stay.
For a quick and easy Andalucian-style meal, try some of these favourites:
The village Algarrobo is divided into two parts, one inland and the other coastal, located 3 km away from each other. The inland village is usually referred to as "Algarrobo Pueblo" and is where the town hall is located. The coastal town is called "Algarrobo Costa". It is named after the algarrobo (carob) tree, with long, dark (when ripe) pods; carob is used as a sweetener.
The fountain is located next to the Iglesia de Santa Cruz and is sheltered by a niche.
For as long as can be remembered, the beginning of February has been reserved for a special bonfire night, when villagers, neighbours and visitors are invited to taste all sorts of local food and wine. Meats and other products are donated by the villagers and a huge communal barbeque is enjoyed by everyone.
