LOOKING down from the summit of Monte Calamorro and tracing the Costa Del Sol to the west, we could just about make out the hillside which was our luxury home for the week. We were at an altitude of nearly 800 metres after a serene glide up the mountainside in the cable car which runs … Read more
There are few things in this world that bring goosebumps to my skin faster than the stirring sound of six inline cylinders screaming as they hit the redline like waves in the Mediterranean Sea splashing against sandy beaches. When said sound of those six cylinders is resonating off of the astounding beauty of the arid … Read more
If you’re weary of chilly winter Christmases and yearn for a touch of summer as you tuck into your festive feast, why not escape the UK for your holiday and jet off to an island where December temperatures are a cosy 18 degrees. The island of Malaga in the Costa de Sol even boasts a … Read more
A quaint village home to around 8,000 people has been given an impressive accolade. Casares, southwest of Malaga, on the border with the province of Cadiz, is about a 40-minute drive from Marbella. This year, it made it onto th4e National Geographic’s 100 most beautiful pueblos in Spain, coming in at number 94. The ranking … Read more
7 WIN a dream family holiday at Ramada Hotel & Suites on the Costa del Sol. The prize includes seven nights in a sea-view two-bedroom apartment, with access to hotel-style amenities, including restaurants and bars. 7 You can win a seven-night stay at Ramada Hotel & Suites on the Costa del Sol by voting in … Read more
SPANISH police have launched “Operation Marbella” to crackdown on violence and keep Brits safe after a spate of recent gang shootings. Costa del Sol resort is meant to be a place where tourists can kick back and relax but it’s fast becoming a hotspot for crime. 8 Spanish police are cracking down on crime after … Read more
According to data analysts NATIV, tourism accounts for 83% of Ibiza’s GDP. But, the cost-of-living crisis could see Ibiza empty of its usual party-goers this summer. This news comes after reports that the Balearic Island may be replaced by a “new Ibiza” quickly becoming popular amongst British tourists. With a whole town strip nicknamed “Bodrum … Read more
CLAMBERING up the steep steps to the Alcazaba, my husband Leon and I decide that a head for heights is vital – and this 11th-century fortress in Málaga is definitely worth the effort. Its craggy exterior gives no clue to the beauty of the shaded pools, fountains and geometric tiles waiting for us inside. 10 … Read more
A town in Spain’s Costa del Sol has been nicknamed “Little Finland” for becoming home over the years to one of the largest Finnish expat communities in the world. The town of Fuengirola, part of the province of Malaga, is famous for its sandy beaches, subtropical climate and medieval Moorish fortress. It is one of … Read more
