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Atajate is both a municipality and a tiny village in Málaga’s Ronda mountains (Serranía de Ronda). The village itself is part of the White Pueblo Route and is home to under 200 people, known as Atajateños. It’s known for both its beauty and natural surroundings.
The Spanish state schools have undergone dramatic changed over the last decade and standards are fast approaching those in the rest of Europe. Furthermore, if a child wants to continue at a university elsewhere, such as the UK, there are no special examinations to take, the results may be convalidated directly without even translating the same before supplying the same to the respective university body.
Since 2003, the mill has been declared a site of Andalusian Historical Heritage. Situated in the hydraulic complex of the Fuentes del Margen, and next to the Abrucena River, this hydraulic flour mill preserves only the aqueduct, which has a structure supported by seven semicircular arches.
by María Acacia López-Bachiller
Defending champion Sergio Garcia is looking ahead to another special week in a place that he loves, as he returns to Real Club Valderrama just three weeks after becoming Europe's all-time Ryder Cup points scorer.
He is aiming for a third Andalucia Valderrama Masters title, after also winning here in 2011, but it is a week that is about more than just golf for the 2017 Masters Tournament champion, as the event is hosted by the Sergio Garcia Foundation for the second successive year.
Manzanas Asadas. Baked apples make an excellent dessert for many occasions due to their versatility, health benefits, and comforting flavor.
The Gourmet Market repoened on 20th March 2024 as a new 'gastronomic and social space' housing five different restaurants (with take away service) offering menus from 17€ to 25€. There are also six stalls (shops) selling select gourmet products.
This neoclassical church dates back to the eighteenth century. It has three large naves and beautiful red marble decorations inside.
Genalguacil is one white Andalucian mountain village that art lovers will not want to miss. Prize-winning contemporary works of art are on permanent public display throughout the village as a result of the bi-annual art festival called "Los Encuentros de Arte del Valle del Genal" (1st to 15th August 2018) to and in the aftermath of the festivals.
As tourists approach the Seville Fair in simple shirts and trousers, cameras in hand and sunglasses ready for action, it might appear that all the natives are simply dressed in some traditional folkloric costume that only varies slightly in colour and cut from one person to another.
An outstanding seventeenth century construction for the headquarters of a Community of Franciscans. It was the headquarters of the French in the War of Independence. After the monks were cloistered in 1835.
The marijouana buds that decorate this Madrid trio’s website give a clue as to the origin of their name; the dope-growing region of Ketama in north Africa. Wildly popular with young Spaniards, with a street cred aided by their public affection for ‘chocolate’, Ketama mix flamenco with African music, guitar pop, hip-hop and house, and their concerts frequently sell out.
Recommended: 20 pa’ Ketama (20 th anniversary concert), de Aki a Ketama, Konfusión
This is the longest of the Mijas Costa beaches at over 4,500 meters long and 25 meters wide. Since it is right at the foot of the large Sitio de Calahonda urbanization, it is a very popular beach, with ramp access, many beach bars and lots of activity, but it also has some quieter corners for those who prefer a bit of piece and quiet.
Whilst property ownership in Spain is for the most part an enormously satisfying experience, it does at times present some challenges. Over the years, several cases of planning breaches, lack of 1st Occupancy Licence, breach of zoning etc, have appeared in both national and international press.
If you are considering visiting this town you will be interested to check the latest weather forecast for the next few days from the table below
The city of Antequera contains a wealth of fascinating monuments. Visit the recently excavated Roman baths, the magnificent Renaissance church of Santa María la Mayor Church, the Church of Nuestra Señora del Carmen, the 19th century bullring, and the Arch of the Giants, built in 1585, which leads up to the 13th century Moorish castle.
Like many large cities, Málaga has absorbed what once were nearby villages. Therefore, some of Málaga’s seaside neighbourhoods continue to carry on the customs handed down to them by the fishermen and their families who established them.
The historical antecedents of the castle date back to the Muslim era, due to its great strategic value as a place of surveillance at the crossroads that linked Almería with the Sierra de las Filabres. During the Re-conquest, the Christian troops occupied it and demolished it to prevent uprisings.
An independent hotel is one which is owned and run individually, without being part of a larger chain or company. Technically, all those which are not directly related to a hotel chain can be classed as independent.
In these types of hotels, guests can expect a more personalised style of service compared to corporately owned hotels. Moreover, staff who work in these hotels usually have specific and reliable knowledge of the local area, and can therefore offer information on the location, activities, best places to eat, and what to see and during your stay.
Below are the taxi fares for taking a taxi in demand ( ie not pre-booked) from the taxi rank at Malaga airport conveniently located just outside Terminal 3 arrivals hall. Significant reductions can be obtained by pre booking a transfer service. For pre-booked transfer service see the links at the foot of this page.
Information about the cinemas in Punta Umbría.
