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Located on the street of the same name, the church and hospital of San Juan de Dios are beautiful Baroque buildings well worth a visit and easily accesible, just off the Gran Vía.
Torrenueva Costa is a municipal district created in October 2018 and formerly part of Motril. It has three districts called El Varadero, La Chucha and Carchuna. The name Torrenueva was taken from a seventeenth century watchtower in the area. It has about 3200 inhabitants.
Cave hotels are found in Guadix where many of the inhabitants live underground, in cave houses. In the winter they are covered with snow and keep their warmth, providing delightful places to stay, often with their own fireplaces inside. In the summer, they keep cool and can provide great relief from the sun.
Andalucia, with its extensive coast and proximity to Africa, just across the Strats of Gibraltar - was often one of the first areas to be explored and settled by new tribes. For this reason, the region is rich with archaeological remains going back millennia, some better preserved and explained than others. Many towns - even small ones - have their own museums displaying the artefacts which were uncovered in the vicinity, whether from tombs, caves, dolmens or other structures or dwelling places.
A selection of hotels on the Costa del Sol where the room, and most meals, drinks, entertainment and facilities (each to a varying extent) are included in the overall price. Whilst these main offerings are covered in all-inclusive hotels, certain activities and services may incur a supplement, such as premium spirits at the bar, or room service charges, so it is recommended to check exactly what is included before booking.
Marbella has three one-Michelin-starred restaurants , the most famous of which is Dani Garcia's Calima (he is said to be the next Ferran Adria - cherry gazpacho with anchovies and queso fresco snow), in the Hotel Gran Melia Don Pepe. The town is home to over 600 more eateries, making it one of Andalucia's top culinary destinations.
This attractive small museum is housed in the "Meson de la Victoria", a former 17th century inn, now attractively restored. The museum is on two floors and was created to give an insight into the past ways and customs of the people of the region.
Sendero de los Acantilados is a linear route of around 6km along the coastal footpath that links Barbate to Caños de Meca, with wonderful views along the coast and out to sea. Don't go too the near the cliff edge, since there are sheer drops of up to 100m down to the sea.
A pay per ride peddle assisted eBike and eScooter hire was introduced in Estepona town in August 2022. There are 125 vehicles, half eBikes and half eScooters. The town hall awarded the concession to the provider Dott who also have vehicles in Malaga and Madrid and may other European cites.
The Espeto Fest in Estepona consists of three nights of free concerts, the last weekend in July on La Rada Beach. More recently opposite Plazoleta Ortiz. Entrance is Free. The music starts at 22.00 and finishes at 24.00hrs.
The park counts over 300 crocs among its inhabitants, including the massive Gran Paco (known as Big Daddy in English), the biggest crocodile in Europe, measuring five metres and weighing over 600kg.
However, not all of the literary figures were at first welcomed in the town: the local residents became somewhat alarmed at the arrival of an infamous American named Alvin Karpis, who set up home there during the 1970's. Alvin Francis Karpis was a Depression-Era gangster turned author.
The city's name started out as "Xeres" in Roman times (though the Phoenicians were here before them), then became "Sherrish" under its Moorish rulers (giving its name to the fortified wine, finally ending up as "Jerez de la Frontera" in the late 14th century, due to its location on the border of the Muslim and Christian-ruled regions. In Catalan, Italian and French, sherry is still called "Xeres", harking back to the Roman/medieval Castillian word, "Xerez".
La Malagueta itself was built in 1874, by the architect Joaquín Rucoba. The first fight took place on 11th June 1876, and the matadors who fought were Rafael Molina, Antonio Carmona, Luque El Gordito, and Manuel Rodriguez. A century later in 1976 the site was declared an Historic Artistic Monument, and in 1981, it was declared an Official Site of Cultural Interest.
The olive tree is the protagonist of the small town of Ibros, with olive fields occupying large extensions of land. The biodiversity and ecology of Ibros are strengthened further by numerous vegetable gardens. The town has about 2,800 inhabitants.
Dubai polo team won the 2022 Copa de Oro in the six team High-handicap, beating Marqués de Riscal by 12 to 9. This was a double win for team Dubai (promoted by the Emirates family Albwardy) who also won the Silver Cup.
Marbella is a popular destination for families and party goers alike, especially during the summer season when the town comes alive. Holiday Rental of an apartment is a good idea for those wanting to come as a group or with the family. Apartments offer visitors more space than a hotel and comes complete with cooking facilities.
The Tourist Office is located in the Town Hall of Monda.
Sierra Nevada is just 32 km from Granada city - it takes about 50 minutes to drive from the city to the ski resort. The ski season is from late November to late April, as the resort uses snow machines to supplement the natural snowfall with artificially-made snow.
