Having lived in Spain for nearly 15 years, I have visited some of the best fiestas, romerias and street parties in Andalucia. But nothing compares to the annual Romeria de las Lagunas. Situated just 30 minutes from Marbella and Puerto Banus, Mijas-Golf is easily accessible by car.
This year´s event is on Sunday 31st May, and [...]

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Fuengirola is one of those towns you either love or hate.  I love it.  Not only does its casual, laid-back atmosphere fit in well with my normally hectic lifestyle, but it exudes a certain charm that you don´t find in other beach resorts on the Costa del Sol.  Marbella and Puerto Banus are just 30 [...]

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Andalucia has developed a wide variety of local dishes over the years, which keep the tourists flocking back for more.  Widely known for its superb tapas and regional specialities, Seville, Cordoba, Granada and Malaga all boast their own local produce and secret recipes, which make a tour of the tapas bars an absolute delight.
Spanish omelette, [...]

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The first impression of Algeciras in Andalucia most people have, is a very crowded city with too many cars and too many people. Therefore most tourists avoid this city, unless they want to cross the Strait of Gibraltar with one of the ferries to either Morocco, Ceuta or Melilla.
But your first impression is not always [...]

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The beauty of the Costa del Sol is its diversity.  From the swish resorts of Marbella and Puerto Banus,  to the more tranquil regions of inland Andalucia, there is something for everyone.  But few visitors to Malaga realise that one of the most beautiful towns in Andalucia lies just 40 minutes from the airport.  Antequera [...]

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