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Sotogrande Marina is considered by some to be a part of Sotogrande Costa (formerly Sotogrande Baja) and by others to be a separate entity. It is located to the east of the River Guadiaro.
The tourist office in Zuheros can be found in the small square by the castle. Here, you can find details of the monuments in the village, such as the castle and the various museums, as well as information on sites just outside of the village including the Bat Cave.
We list the 5 Star GL and 5 Star hotels in Marbella. In marketing speak 'luxury' has lost its value - it is over used. Luxury is not an adjective that can be added to an object. Luxury is best defined as "a state of mind" when being able to do something that one usually can not do, perhaps due to financial or time constraints.
Situated in the basement of Metropol Parasol in Plaza Encarnacion, this is a modern, well-presented archaeological museum following a similar format to the Castillo San Jorge (Inquisition Museum), with sections of ruins visible through glass partitions, and underfoot along walkways.
The Isla de Alborán is situated in the Mediterranean sea 48km from the port of Adra on the Almeria coast and 39km from the Spanish enclave of Melilla on the African coast. The protected area covers the island itself and a band of sea around it. It is noteworthy for its rich marine life, which includes one of the most threatened marine species in the Mediterranean, the limpet patella ferrunginea, as well as bottle-nose dolphins and several species of coral.
2022 dates of the Primavera Trompetera Festival were 8th 9th 10th April 2022. Acts were La Mari de Chambao, Go Roneo, Lazurda, Manuel2Santos on the 8th. Kase.o Magnetism, Natos y Waor, Mala Rodriguez, Modestep Live, Magaco, Fernanandcosta, Miguel Campello, Los Chikos de Maiz, Soziedad Alkoholika, Maikel Dalacalle, Fyahbwoy, Hens, Mario Diaz, Hora Zulu, Nikone, RVFV, Albeto Gambino, Hamlet, Zetazen, Perro Kostra, Jose de la Heras, Plan B on the 9th. Ska-P, SFDK, netsky. Ayax y Prok, Fuel Fandango, El Cajinito de Jerez, Lola Indigo, Maka, green Valley, Califato 3/4, Ptazeta, Locoplaya, Derby Motoreta's Burrito Kachimba, Boikot, Kandy Cain, Recycled J, Walls, Sapce Surimi, Las Ninyas del coro, Xavibo, Manowall and Dannyboy, Cali and Chagar on the 10th.
There are bus services from Bedmar y Garcíez to Jaén and Úbeda using the company Transportes Muñoz Amezcua.
These hotels offer excellent facilities for those travelling with children. All are centrally located, convenient for visiting Ronda's main sites such as the Tajo Gorge and bullring. Most of these hotels have swimming pools - essential for keeping young ones entertained during the long, hot summer months.
For older children who are happier on their games consoles and iPads, nearly all hotels have free WIFI. Some have gardens or terraces, where the little ones can safely let off some steam.
A selection of private excursions from Costa del Sol with Viator, perfect opportunities to see the major attractions in Andalucia without the hassle of having to organise it yourself.
The Sierra de las Nieves National Park is located in the hills behind Marbella and to the east of the Ronda-Marbella road as it winds up the mountain along hairpin bends. The park centres on Mount Torrecilla (1909m) and covers an area of 30km by 20km or 18,530 hectares. The Sierra de las Nieves, formerly a natural park, was declared a National Park in January 2021 and formalised in May 2021.
The Granada Carnival, along with those of the provincial towns, are among the least publicised, but they do take place. The festival usually lasts about a week in the provincial capital and starts well after Shrove Tuesday. It includes the usual singing contests that are held in theatres and other venues. There is also plenty of activity in the streets of Granada (a city that is famous for its "tapa" appetisers that accompany drinks at no extra charge), including a parade.
The Marbella Town Hall approved provisionally the ordinance which required an air quality study which has ont been carried out. Marbella introduced sinage in December 2023 just ahead of the end of year deadline. As of July 2025 the ZBE is still in provisionial phase. A vehicle entering without a sticker might receive a warning but not a fine.
There is a bus service from Albolote to Granada City using the local bus company. There are various bus stops in Albolote.
This highly acclaimed actor has it all – the looks, the charm, the drive, the energy, and the creativity. Star of innumerable Hollywood movies, Banderas is one of Andalucia’s most famous, and proudest, exports.
There are several departures a day for buses to the city centre. Operated by Autocares Gonzalez. There are about 10 buses a day to Granada city from the airport. The journey time is 45 minutes and the cost is 3 Euros.
Only 15km northeast of Almeria city is this largely barren and rugged 8,500ha mountain range, designated a protected natural area in 1989. Riven by deep gullies, particularly on its southern slopes, it rises to 1,387m at its highest point of the Colativí peak.
This is a natural park located right at the foot of the Sierra Blanca mountain at the urbanisation Marbella Sierra Blanca, next to the School. It has picnic tables and plenty of shade to enjoy a delightful day out in the country. It has a well equipped barbecue area with tables and cooking facilities.
EU citizens are allowed to use their home country drivers' licenses while on holidays in Spain, residents have two options. Once you become a resident in Spain, you can head to your provincial traffic headquarters and apply for a new Spanish version (at a cost of 26 euros) or you can continue driving with your EU license.
The house is a remarkable building that owes its name to the strong towers of its main façade, a great sample of Plateresque composition from the year 1520. Originally a medieval palace, built by Constable Ruy López Dávalos, it has undergone various changes in its construction over the centuries. /p>
