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Travel video to Fuengirola, Spain staying at Myramar Hotel. Visiting Costa Del Sol, Bioparc and Castillo Sohail by Ayman Mazzal.

History

Although there is no reliable data on the founding of Carataunas, it can be dated to sometime during the Muslim domination of the peninsula, during the Arab-Andalusian period.

Tourist Office

La Carihuela Tourist Office. The Carihuela , Torremolinos Tourist Office is located on the Paseo Marítimo de La Carihuela (under Hotel Amaragua) just to the west of Plaza del Remo. Paseo Marítimo de La Carihuela.

Yacht Insurance

Boating and water-based activities are extremely popular in Andalucia, and RD 607/1999 makes it obligatory for any motorized vessel to carry third-party liability insurance. The minimum limit for third-party liability indicated in this legislation is € 336,567, however, it's prudent to buy a much higher limit, in particular if you have a higher-value vessel.

Iglesia de San Juan Bautista

The church was erected in the sixteenth century, but was practically destroyed during the Civil War, so that from the time of its construction only the main door remains, made in 1531 by Juan de Marquina.

Restaurants in Arroyo de la Miel

The picturesque town of Arroyo de la Miel is full of winding backs streets and pretty plazas that adhere to the old village way of life. The town offers every type of cuisine imaginable and visitors can enjoy traditional Andalusian tapas, typical regional recipes and bustling cafés with aromatic coffee and mouth-watering deserts.

Oranges in Andalucia

One of the first things you may notice when shopping for food in Andalucia is how fresh and affordable the fresh produce is. Oranges are a special treat with fresh crops supplying supermarkets and shops throughout the late fall, winter and early spring seasons. This is the perfect way to get your Vitamin C, fresh off the tree.

Michelin Star Restaurants in Andalucia

The region has 30 restaurants boasting the highly-coveted recognition from the French gastronomic bible. In total, as of the 2026 guide published in November 2025, Andalucian has 24 one-Michelin-starred restaurants, four boasting two stars, and two with three stars - the top accolade.

Benaoján - Estacion

This lively community has been no stranger to through traffic. Initially the valley was the route of the Roman road and later the medieval track. It was the obvious route for the railway, which was opened soon after 1892.

Languages

Due to Gibraltar's unique geographical position, multi-culturalism reigns on this rock. The official language is English, but natives are typically bi-lingual, speaking Spanish as fluently as English. It is not unusual to hear the native Arabic of Gibraltar's other near neighbours as well, and Portuguese, Italian and Russian are not uncommon tongues in these parts either.

History of Marmolejo

The 200 archaeological settlements catalogued in Marmolejo are testaments of the occupation of these lands during Prehistory and Antiquity, the oldest dating back to the Paleolithic era, located on the terraces of the rivers.

Genalguacil - Encuentros de Arte 2010

A bi-annual event during the first two weeks in August on even years there is an art festival in Genalguacil called "Los Encuentros de Arte del Valle del Genal", and prize-winning works of art are created by 'Artists in residence' and placed on permanent public display throughout the village afterwards. Here is an overview of the Los Encuentros de Arte del Valle del Genal.

Ermita de San Sebastián

Built in the eighteenth century, the chapel has a rectangular floor plan and is covered with a gabled roof.

Cártama

While the sprawling white town of Cártama undoubtedly impresses the visitor now, with its ruined hilltop fortress, how much more impressive it must have been in its Roman heyday, with a formidable castle protecting both the town and the river valley - Cartama stands at the head of the Rio Guadalhorce.

Nursery Schools

In the Spanish education system, children can start nursery (guarderia, known popularly as guarde) at 4 months, and they can stay up to three years, when they move onto Infantil school. Some areas, particularly in larger towns and cities, and especially on the Costa del Sol, have bilingual or international schools which offer nursery facilities as well as infantil.

Mausaleo Romana

The typology of these archaeological remains indicates that they are undoubtedly those of a second-century Roman funerary tower, erected to bury an important figure.

Torreguadiaro - Restaurants

Listed below are a selection of restaurants which can be found in Torreguadiaro Torreguadiaro which has become a gastro destination, and there are lots of wonderful places to eat there.

InBoca Gastrobar
Stylish gastro-tapas bar. Reasonable prices, superb food, good atmosphere.

Puro Tapas
Stylish tapas bar with innovative tapas and contemporary decor. Quick service with friendly young staff; English and French spoken. Outside seating is available.

SotoMaki Sushi Express
New small café for sushi lovers. Take-away and delivery service as well.

Ensalada de pimientos asados

Roast the red peppers: wash and dry well, and poke once with a fork. Place in an oiled shallow baking dish and bake, uncovered, at medium high for an hour or so, until the peppers are very tender when pierced with a fork. This is best done early in the day or the day before, but if you have a microwave you can speed up the process (though best flavour is acquired in the oven or over hot coals, if you have them).

Granada City - Townhouse Rentals

Granada´s slightly smaller size means that you can be more flexible when picking a holiday home - few city houses are likely to be a long walk from the centre, so it´s possible to pick a more suburban setting and still enjoy the town.

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