Puerto de la Duquesa: one of the most underrated corners of the Costa del Sol
Not all parts of the Costa del Sol are those that the average person who has never visited southern Spain will be able to instantly recall: think the likes of Marbella, Fuengirola, Torremolinos, and so on. Indeed, many of us are so used to the notion of the Costa...
What things might you get up to in ‘quiet and traditional’ San Pedro de Alcántara?
So many of us are so accustomed to the notion of the Costa del Sol as the archetypal region for tourists to soak up the sun, that we might almost forget there is another side to this acclaimed region: the one that evokes a more ‘olde-worlde’, unspoilt, and traditional...
5 of the less ‘conventional’ attractions you can find on the Costa del Sol
What is the Costa del Sol “about” as far as you’re concerned? Ask a lot of people, and the answer might seem obvious: sun, sea, sangria… But this coastal region of southern Spain isn’t merely a place to set up your sun lounger and feel grains of sand between...
What makes visiting a winery in or around Ronda such a distinctive experience?
When it comes to spots within Andalucia that are practically guaranteed to take the breath away, there are few locations quite like Ronda. With its dramatic cliffside scenery and the iconic three bridges above the Tajo canyon – namely the Puente Romano, Puente Viejo, and Puente Nuevo – this...
5 reasons to spend time on the Costa del Sol during the colder months
The southern Spanish region known as the Costa del Sol doesn’t always tend to get talked about much as a place to spend the winter – especially the first few months of a calendar year, after Christmas. But should it be? Below, we’ve set out just some of the...
5 things to do in Marbella that you might have never imagined yourself doing
You might think that you know what kind of place Marbella is – after all, the very name has long been synonymous with sun-seeking, hedonism, and Spanish coastal glamour. But is it possible that you’re underestimating the sheer depth and breadth of all the sights, sounds, and activities that...
Hidden secrets of the Costa del Sol in the autumn
For many of us, the sunny climes of Spain are most often associated with warm summer weather, and there is no denying that this is a popular summer holiday spot for visitors all around the globe. What is slightly less well-known, however, is that some of the best sights...
Free ‘Funky Town’ festival is on its way to Estepona for Noche de San Juan
We may be in the midst of a cost-of-living crisis around the world right now, but that adage about the best things in life being free remains, in many cases, very true. And it might be especially true in Estepona this summer, when a free music festival is set...
4 of the biggest animal-oriented attractions on the Costa del Sol
Let’s face it; when you’re arranging Málaga Airport private hire services for your next trip to the Costa del Sol, you might think of sun, sea, sand, and hedonism. But the region’s credentials as a place for close encounters with fascinating wildlife may not come to your mind quite...
3 of the best Marbella beach clubs for party fanatics
Of all the many attractions of the southern Spanish city and municipality of Marbella, one of the greatest surely has to be the locality’s many alluring beach clubs. The best ones offer the finest in luxury, comfort, design, great food, and excellent service. But it’s also true that not...