Estepona is the fishing village with lots of character and an interesting history, reflected by the large number of fascinating old buildings in town. However if you are more interested in the present than the past, don't worry, there is plenty for everyone to experience and enjoy.
At the western end of the Costa del Sol, Sotogrande, one of the most luxurious sports and residential developments in Europe.
Tarifa sits at the southern-most point of mainland Europe, where the Med meets the Atlantic. Just 14km across the Straits of Gibraltar at its narrowest point, the town enjoys spectacular views of the Rif mountains of North Africa, just across the water.
The region of mountain villages known as Las Alpujarras clings to the southern flanks of the Sierra Nevada, cloven by deep, sheltered valleys and gorges which run down towards the Mediterranean. 'The Alpujarra', as it is popularly known, in the singular, is famous throughout Spain because of its unique mini-ecology.
The Rio Tinto area of Huelva boasts 3,000 years of mining history, from the Phoenicians then Romans, right up to to the 1990s. Today, as part of the Rio Tinto Mining Park you can visit the museum in the old hospital, the Peña de Hierro mine, and a Victorian-era British house; and take a 22km train ride.
Ubeda (pronounced OO-bay-da), with its wealth of Renaissance palaces and churches, has much in common with its counterpart Baeza. The outstanding feature is the monumental square, the Plaza de Vázquez de Molina, surrounded with imposing buildings such as the Palacio de las Cadenas
Baeza is a compact provincial town with a kind of perpetual Sunday air. At its heart are the combined Plaza Mayor and paseo which, flanked by pavement cafes, are delightfully low key and atmospheric. It has about 15,770 inhabitants.
The Subbetica of Cordoba is an area of cultural, natural and historic interest in the southern part of the province of Cordoba. It takes in fascinating towns like Priego de Cordoba, Cabra or Baena and villages like Zuheros, Luque and Iznajar.
The first round of the women's competition consists of eight heats, with two or three riders in each, seeded in reverse order. All 19 registered female riders took part in the first round, with the final heat seeing Lilly Holzner (Denmark) and Mia Suardiaz (Tarifa, Spain) battle it out. Local hero Mia Suardiaz scored a disappointing 6.70 points from her two best runs after crashing in her other two attempts. The top score was 17.66 points from Maria Schlittenbauer (Germany), achieved over her two best runs.
The Nájera Palace has a brick façade, a cloistered courtyard, and a staircase decorated with Baroque plasterwork. Its tower, designed by Nicolás Mejías, exemplifies the predominant civil tower style in Antequera during the 18th century.
Torcal de Antequera is a natural area known for their unusual limestone rock formations
The Archivo Histórico Municipal houses a large collection of historical documents, including manuscripts and printed books dating from the 15th to the 20th century, offering resources for researchers and historians.
Torcal de Antequera is a natural area known for their unusual limestone rock formations
Cancelada is a growing district to the east of Estepona, extending from Arroyo Taraje (towards Marbella) to the Río Guadalmansa in the west. The original residential area developed as a small village with traditional Andalucían character, defined by low-rise, whitewashed buildings and pedestrian streets.
Since 1996, our mission has been to uncover the authentic heart of the region. Here are the traditions; from the world-famous to the wonderfully obscure, that our readers have loved for three decades.
Marenostrum Fuengirola runs from 3rd May to 19th October 2025. Marenostrum Fuengirola is one of the larger series of outdoor concerts events on the Costa del Sol. Supported and promoted by Fuengirola Town Hall, it presents an extensive cycle of concerts that includes classical, rock, flamenco, rap, indie and pop music.
Dreambeach returns to Retamar near Almeria city in 2025. Dreambeach moved to this location for in 2024 at La Toya, Retamar close to Almeria City and Airport leaving behind years at Playa Villaricos.
Some of the great modern Architects have an association with Andalucia. Buildings and Housing complexes throughout the region are testament to the creative vein that continues to run through southern Spain.
The Gorham's Cave complex was added to the UNESCO World heritage list in 2016. Access to the caves is strictly controlled, and visitors must be accompanied by a guide approved by the Director of the Gibraltar Museum.
The summer feria in San Pedro de Alcantara, Marbella, it is traditionally held on the third week of October from a Monday or Tuesday to a Sunday to coincide with the Saint’s feast day.
