General Tourist Information Costa del Sol, Spain

Welcome to the Costa del Sol Tourist Information page which contains useful information about Spanish Carnivals, Fiestas, Shopping, Costa del Sol beaches, Museums, Gastronomy, Nightlife, Activities, Bull rings, Places of interest, Malaga, Mini Hollywood, Castles, Ruins. theme parks like Tivoli World, adventure parks like Selwo, Fuengirola zoo which is 100% cageless, shopping centres and more.
 

Did you know: 28c Average summertime temperature. 161 Km of fine sandy beaches. There are 101 villages within the Malaga province.

Here are just some of the amenities Fuengirola has to offer

If you haven’t visited Fuengirola for several years then prepare yourself to take in the changes! If you are considering visiting Fuengirola for the first time, then you are sure to be impressed with the amenities, comforts and attractions but in a beautiful Mediterranean setting.

Access to local shops, bars, restaurants and beaches is just a ten minute walk from the villa. Easy access to the above is within a 10 minute drive or by local taxis, which pick up from the villa.

The municipality has made enormous investments towards improving the infrastructure in Fuengirola to maintain a healthy and happy tourist trade.

One of the Fuengirola’s main attractions is its wonderful seven kilometres of clean sandy beaches, stretching from Torreblanca to the Sohail Castle, Fuengirola. Torreblanca is an urbanisation of Fuengirola.

SHOPPING ON THE COSTA DEL SOL

Miramar Shopping Centre Mijas Costa, Fuengirola

Located just off the A7 (N340) coast road, near the old fort, as you travel out of Fuengirola towards Marbella. With the new Miramar Parque mall that has opened not so long ago near the castle, Fuengirola has added to it's already excellent town centre to have one of the best selection of shops along the whole of the Costa del Sol, it also doesn't have some of the price premiums that you get in some of the more expensive resort towns like Marbella. Cinema - This 12 screen cinema is situated in the Eroski shopping complex and shows 2 English language movies per week.

La Canada Marbella

Off junction of Motorway and road to Ojen) Telephone: 952 866 134
Just outside Marbella, la Canada Shopping Centre is a 15 minute drive from Fuengirola. To get to this large shopping complex drive onto the A7 (N340) road heading towards Marbella. After 15 minutes of driving look for the La Canada Centre on your right. It is clearly visible on the right side on the Autovia. You can't miss it! La Canada is a typical shopping mall offering everything you would expect

Larios Centre Malaga. Near main bus and Railway Station.
Marina Banus Puerto Banus. Telephone: 952 906 544
Plaza Major Malaga. (Near Airport, at junction of Motorway and Parador de Golf) Easy to get by local train. Telephone: 952 247 580
Rincon Centro Commercial. Just off the motorway as you approach Rincón de la Victoria from Malaga. It is on your left.
Rosaleda Centro Commercial Malaga. Take the Ciudad Jardín exit from the N-340, now called the A7 (direction Nerja) and follow the motorway until you see signs to La Rosaleda on the right.

Atypical example of a side street in Los Boliches and Fuengirola with it's many tapas bars, restaurants, markets and many types of shops to satisfy the hardened shopper!

Los Boliches, like Torreblanca, is part of Fuengirola and very close by.

BEACHES ON THE COSTA DEL SOL

Torreblanca promenade stretches as far as Fuengirola, which is about a 20 minute walk. There are plenty of shops, bars, restaurants along the promenade. Sun loungers and parasols can be hired cheaply on the beaches for the day.
There is a lovely Marina at Fuengirola with nice little bars and restaurants to enjoy a drink  in beautiful surroundings.
 

Beaches on the Costa del Sol are maintained to a high standard. Free public showers are provided all along the beaches.
There are Pedalos, Sun beds, Sun shades and other activities available. Whichever beach you're on there is always a bar or restaurant very close by!
The closest beach is just a 15 minute walk from the villa.
Most beaches on the Costa del Sol are up to the Euro Blue Flag standard.

More photos of beaches

MUSEUMS ON THE COSTA DEL SOL

Visit the Pablo Picasso museum, Malaga. An exhibition of Picasso paintings.

See table below for more details.

SPANISH GASTRONOMY

In Spain, tapas means small portions of food served in bars and cafés with a drink. There is a wide variety, including Spanish omelette, seafood, different kinds of cooked potatoes, salads, cheese, ham, and Spanish sausage(chorizo). They can be very elaborate, and people often order several of them to make a meal.
Tapas are a part of the Spanish lifestyle and the social aspect is very important.

Here are some suggestions of where to eat locally:
Typical Spanish Cuisine in Fuengirola

La Puerta, Paseo Marítimo. Doña Sofía, 5 L-6.
Andalucian style food Tel. 952585496

Martín Playa, Paseo Marítimo de Torreblanca
Typical Fuengirola cuisine Tel. 952660589

Mesón De Bravo, Calle Francisco Cano 34, Los Boliches.
Home cooked food Tel: 952585417

La Salina, Avda Las Salinas, 28. Los Boliches.
Very popular restaurant Tel. 952471806, Reservation recommended

Tapas Bars
Tipi Tapa, a large selection of Tapas, Calle Malaga, Fuengirola (has a terrace)

Tomaquet, Calle Palangreros, Fuengirola (behind the main post office in Fuengirola)

Bar Guerra, Avenida Los Boliches, Los Boliches (Near Unicaja Bank, very popular)

Bar Pepe, Los Boliches (next to the Church in Los Boliches)

Mumtaz, Calle Jaén, Los Boliches

International Cuisine
Strawberries Bistro, Calle Orquideas, Torreblanca
(Just a 10 minute walk )
Reservations recommended Tel. 952582382

Pimientos, Fuengirola Marina, Tel. 952468223 (Good selection of food)

Don Paco Meson, Paseo Maritimo, Los Boliches, (next to Hotel Yaramar), Tel. 952199352

Vegetalia, Calle Santa Isabel, Los Boliches, Vegetarian Cuisine, Tel. 952586031

El Entrecote, Avenida Los Boliches,8 (Corner of Lope de Vega), Tel. 952461764

Seafood
Los Marinos, José Paseo Maritimo, Caravajal, Mediterranean Cuisine Tel. 952661012

La Langosta, Calle Francisco Cano, Los Boliches, Tel. 952475059

Bar Paco y Tere, Fuengirola Port (opposite Linekers Bar, Fuengirola marina)

NIGHTLIFE ON THE COSTA DEL SOL

Throughout the Costa del Sol there are a variety of venues to choose from for a lively night out. From night clubs that stay open to the early parts of the morning, to boisterous karaoke bars, casinos, clubs, 'Chiringuitos', English pubs, Spanish bars, discos, flamenco shows and more. Fuengirola, Benalmadena and Torremolinos have a thriving nightlife for tourists.
More upmarket (and obviously more expensive) are the classy venues in Marbella's Golden Mile, illuminated with a glittering tiara of star-studded restaurants, discos and night clubs.
Fuengirola has undergone huge improvements over the past years. People who last visited Fuengirola 10 years ago would probably not recognise it. Palm trees planted in several areas, roads improved, pavements,widened and improved, better beaches and beach facilities, tourist information and facilities to name but a few.

ACTIVITIES ON THE COSTA DEL SOL

If you want to cool off and have some fun at the same time, there is the Mijas Aquatic Park, a family water park where you'll find a wonderful world of wild water, whirling rides and waterslides. For the little ones there is the colourful water play area "Aqualandia", specially designed for them.
Mijas Aqua Park is less than 10 minutes drive.
Torremolinos Aqua Park is 15 minutes.
www.aquamijas.com

Tivoli World is in Arroyo de la Miel (Benalmadena).
The Show and Amusement Park of the Costa del Sol:
Just a 15 minute drive from Fuengirola.

Open from 6pm - 2am during July and August.
For other opening times please visit  their web site.

Tivoli World website which shows opening times
 

The Cable cars at Arroyo de la Miel(Benalmadena)Situated opposite Tivoli World is well worth trying. You can get off at the top where there is a bar, restaurant and picnic tables. Enjoy panoramic views of the Mediterranean, Malaga, Benalmadena and Fuengirola Marinas.

Fuengirola Zoo

Thankfully zoos are not what they used to be. You won't find miserable animals pacing up and down shoebox cages at Fuengirola Zoo.
Open from 10.00am to midnight during July and August, giving a chance to see nocturnal animals by moonlight. All other months open from 10.00am to sunset.

Selwo Adventure Park

is just off the A7 (formally the N340) highway, close to Estepona and is one of the world's most unique nature parks. The park is based on the African safari theme and houses 2000 animals in semi-wild conditions. So far to date the park has been funded by 5.000 million pesetas.

The Selwo Marina has shows throughout the day featuring Dolphins, Sea Lions and Penguins, as well as virtual reality shows and simulators. Parque de la Paloma, Benalmadena Open 10am to 6pm Tel: 902 190 482

Selwo Adventure park
Selwo Marina

La Paloma Park

The beautiful gardens of La Paloma Park, which covers over 200,000 square meters with a central lake where you can see many different types of birds, which are well cared for in these very beautiful surroundings. Inside the park is the Benalmadena Auditorium where many events are run throughout the year, including the Summer Music, Theatre and Dance Festival, which runs from the middle to the end of July. The Park also houses the Benalmadena Library, as well little bars, where you can rest and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere.
 

Take a picnic and relax in the beautiful surroundings and if you have children then there is also an adventure play area to keep them occupied.

Tourist Information Office
The Town Hall (Ayuntamiento), Antonio Machado, 10
29630. Benalmádena Costa
Tel (+34): 952 442 494

 

If you fancy a flutter, then visit the Hipodromo, Mijas Costa. Situated in the urbanisation El Chaparral in Mijas Costa, the largest tourist complex on the Costa del Sol.
Mijas has 12km of Coast, where you can find clean and well kept beaches and coves. During the summer months, all the beaches have life saving facilities.
A choice of fine beaches including, Calahonda Beach, Cabo Rocoso Beach, El Bombo Beach, Butiplaya Beach , La Cala Beach, El Charcón Beach, El Faro Beach, Piedra del Cura Beach, and El Egido Beach

 

Mijas pueblo

One of the prettiest villages in Spain, this traditional village has breathtaking views. Tour this charming village on the famous Donkey taxis & lookout for the Mineral water spring at the entrance to the village.
The beaches at La Cala have been awarded the "Blue Flag" as among the best in the province and are geared to provide action: jet skis, water skiing & parascending are all on the go.
 

Paragliding

For more information, contact the Club-Escuela Parapente Aventura, at Calle Tulipan 6, Fuengirola (Tel: 952 664722), or the Escuela de Parapente Abdelajis, at Calle Sevilla 2, Fuengirola (Tel: 92 489 180).

Mountain Biking

For information about clubs and competitions throughout the country, including Andalucía contact the Spanish Cycling Federation, C/de Ferraz, 16-5, 28008 Madrid. Tel: +34 91 242 04334.

Climbing

Information about mountaineering clubs may be obtained from the Spanish Mountaineering Federation, (Federación Español de Montanísmo) Calle Alberto Aguilar, 3-4 iz, Madrid 28015. This society will also provide maps for mountain areas.

Micro lighting

For more information, contact the Federacion Andaluza de Deportes at Arenal 9, Malaga Tel: 952 21 69 48/60 13 61.

Motor biking

There are a number of places where you can hire motorbikes and scooters. Motomercado is one of the largest rental companies on the coast and has offices in Torremolinos, Benalmadena, Fuengirola and Marbella.

Scuba Diving on the Costa del Sol

For those who want to learn how to scuba dive, there are many clubs up and down the coast. A diving permit is obligatory in Spanish waters. They cost approximately 7 Euros and are available from clubs and schools.  Scuba Med Fuengirola

Sea Fishing on the Costa del Sol

The Atlantic and Mediterranean shorelines are ideal for fishing. Many of the marinas provide everything required for a day of open sea fishing. A maritime recreational fishing licence (1st and 3rd Class) is required for fishing from the shore or from a boat near the coast. Once obtained it can also be used in other regions of Spain. It is obtainable from the offices of the 'Delegación Provincial de la Conserjeria de Agricultura y Pesca'. There is one office in each of the provincial capital cities. You can also take advantage of organised fishing trips, costs may vary. There is a booking office at Fuengirola port for fishing trips.  

Parascending

Tickets are available at the Marina in Fuengirola.

Benalmadena - Fuengirola - Benalmadena

Daily boat trips on the Starfish dos between Benalmadena Marina and Fuengirola Marina.
Sailing times from Benalmadena: 10.30, 12.30, 14.30, 16:30.
Sailing times from Fuengirola: 11.30, 13.30, 15.30, 17:30
Prices: Adults single,8 euros, return 13 euros. Children single 5 euros, return 8 euros.

Benalmadena - Torremolinos - Benalmadena

Puerto Marina, Benalmadena to Torremolinos round trip, sailings daily. Take the boat to Fuengirola or Benalmadena and stop off and visit their street markets and explore the towns or relax on an evening boat trip from Benalmadena along the coast towards Torremolinos and back.
Also trips to see the dolphins and other attractions.

Avda. Antonio Machado,30
Edf. Mariola 1 - 1º Of 2
Benalmádena Costa
29630 - Málaga
Benalmadena office:
Tel: 952 444 881, Fax: 952447680
Costasol Cruceros boat trips for Benalmadena, Fuengirola and Torremolinos

MINI HOLLYWOOD - TABERNAS, ALMERIA

The stunning landscape provided by the arid regions in the province of Almeria has attracted filmmakers working within the 'Wild West' genre ernas Dear has maintained world interest in the Spanish film industry providing impressive locations for a number of powerful spaghetti westerns throughout the 1960s and 70s. In more recent years the studios have responded to the growth in the tourist industry throughout Andalusia by adapting the most famous film sets in the area to facilitate public interest and access. The most popular of these themed attractions is located approximately 24 kilometres north of the gorgeous provincial capital city on the N-340, and is known in Spanish as Poblado Del Oeste, or Mini Hollywood. Over one hundred films have been shot at the Mini Hollywood location during it's time as a film set, including the Sergio Leone classics A Fistful of Dollars, The Magnificent Seven; and The Good, The Bad and The Ugly.

The characteristic, artificial western towns of Mini Hollywood were originally erected in the heart of the Tabernas desert landscape in the spring of 1965. The location is currently maintained in it's original conditions complete with an authentic, working saloon.

Visitors to Mini Hollywood are provided with a variety of thrilling entertainments, which include a simulation of a wild west style bank robbery with spectacular staged gunfights twice daily in the centre of town at noon, and again at 5pm. Shows include the Can Can at the saloon bar (functional). The Parrot show which the kids will love. Mini Hollywood also boasts an excellent range of themed facilities and services designed to suit any taste and budget.

Mini Hollywood has recently been extended to house a rare white Tiger. There are also other Tigers, Black Panthers, Leopards. There is also a reptile and snake house, monkeys and much more.

The price for an adult's entry to this superb Spanish attraction is 17 euros, for children between the ages of 4 and 11 entry is 9 euros and children under the age of 4 enter Mini Hollywood for free. Gates for the theme park are open in the high season, between 10am and 8pm, and during the low season between 10am and 7pm.

Visitors planning a trip to this inspired destination should be aware that Mini Hollywood does not open on a Monday and is entirely closed between November 1st and December 14th. For further information Mini Hollywood can be contacted directly on 00 34 950 36 52 36.

BULL FIGHTING ON THE COSTA DEL SOL

Thereare about 70 bullrings in Andalucia. Seville is the most important. Ronda has the oldest bullring in Spain ( Ronda is worth a visit, about 1.5 hrs drive from Fuengirola.). It hosts the famous Goyesque Fair in early September. Some bullrings house bullfighting museums. They can also be used for other events such as pop concerts.

OTHER PLACES OF INTEREST ON THE COSTA DEL SOL

Ronda

Situated on a towering plateau in the mountains thirty miles (48km) inland from Marbella stands Ronda, one of the loveliest and most historic towns in the region. Ronda is a popular day-trip for holidaymakers on the Costa del Sol wanting to escape the beach and soak up some culture in one of the many cafés and restaurants. It is famous for the plunging river gorge that divides the medieval from the 18th-century parts of the town. Known as El Tajo, the gorge is spanned by a stone bridge, which once housed a prison and now acts as a dramatic viewpoint for visitors. There is a spectacular walkway, El Parador, along the river gorge, which offers superb views of the surrounding countryside. Ronda is also well known for its bullring - the oldest and largest in Spain. When there are no fights, the bullring is open to visitors, and has a fascinating museum.

Journey time from Fuengirola is app: 1.5 hrs. Day-trips by coach or Train.

Mijas Pueblo

The Village of Mijas, aptly named 'Villa Blanca', or 'white town' can be found perched high on the hillside alongside the N340 (now the A7) highway near Fuengirola on the Costa del Sol, Andalucia. If there were ever a typical Spanish village worthy of a visit then this is the one.

Make your way up the winding, narrow road towards the village and see the white-washed houses arranged in tiers, clinging to the hillside. The road narrows as you enter the village that, despite it's popularity with the tourists, has managed to retain it's Spanish individualism and character. The town council have used the village's charm to it's full and exploited it's attractive character by providing for the thousands of tourists who flock here in the summer. All over the village are view-points and resting places, one of the best being the Muralla Gardens, cleverly designed so that flowers are in bloom all year round. The Plaza de la Virgen de la Pena is another such place to sit, with the bandstand in the centre.

Journey time from Fuengirola is 15 minutes. Day-trips by coach.

Fuengirola Marina. Fuengirola

Has one of the best Marinas in the Mediterranean situated in the centre of the recently remodelled Paseo Marítimo Rey de España, its location makes it one of the best spots on the Andalusian coast.

This allows both visitors and users all the comforts and facilities afforded by its special location, with many businesses, services and possibilities of enjoying the leisure activities that are just a few metres from the Marina. This Marina also houses many restaurants and of course, all the necessary professional services for the maintenance and conservation of the boats berthed in its waters.

Fuengirola

Sunday Market. There is also a Sunday market held at the Fuengirola Marina car park, which is behind the marina. With it's bars situated all around. Pick up those bargains to take back and then relax outside one of the bars and watch all the goings on in the market. A truly great atmosphere with music playing. Open during winter - day time and night-time during the summer. The marina and Sunday market is really not to be missed.

Benalmadena Marina

Constitutes the most amazing Port and Residential Complex in Europe, with its artificial islands give a special attractiveness. This impressive Marina has on two occasions been awarded the Prize for The Best Marina in the World. It has available 1014 moorings for boats ranging in length from 6 to 40 metres.
Benalmadena Marina is situated in the heart of the Costa del Sol, since it is only 8 km from the airport and 15 km from Malaga.
The European Union, through the A.D.E.A.C. has awarded the Benalmadena Marina the Blue Flag for Clean European Waters, for the quality of its services and of its waters. This has been awarded uninterruptedly since 1987 until today.
Journey time from Fuengirola is 15 minutes. Regular bus and train service.

Puerto Banus Marina

One of the first pleasure crafts harbours in the Mediterranean, a pioneer in Spain, which contributed to spreading the name of Marbella, all through the planet. It was established in 1970 by the famous Mr. José Banús. The commercial centre, bringing you the latest fashion in Europe, has increased now with the establishment of a El Corte Ingles Department Store. The gastronomy, ranges from the most genuine
 Malaguenan cuisine, with its tasty fishes, to that of remote countries, including French, Mexican and Indian. There are numerous night bars, and the typical Spanish bodegas where you can taste famous Spanish wines.
Journey time from Fuengirola is app: 20-30 minutes. Day-trips by coach.

ABOUT MALAGA

Malaga was founded in around the 8th century by the Phoenicians, who called it Malaga. It was under the control of the Carthaginians, but it was the Romans who made Malaga into a city.

The Arabs captured it in 711 and following the conquest of the Catholic Monarchs, reforms were begun to adopt the Arab city to the new Christian dominance.

Today, Malaga is a modern city, with an important commercial port, airport and university. Capital of the Coast of the Sun, it is one of the main tourist regions in the Spanish peninsula and it enjoys an exceptional climate throughout the year.

Malaga has a lot of monuments, truly works of art, that you must see .......starting with the Alcazaba and ending up in the house where Picasso was born.. what you will find in this city are many unexpected things regardless of how many pages you visit, these monuments you have to live them and feel them, so that way you can capture Malaga's essence.

THINGS TO SEE AND DO IN MALAGA

The Cathederal & Cathedral Museum
Molina Lario Street.
Telephone: 952 215917
Visiting hours: 10.00a.m.-12.45p.m. & 4.00p.m.-5.30p.m.. Closed on Sundays.

Renaissance interior (17th c.) Baroque main entrance (18th c.)
It is called the Cathedral of the Incarnation, built in 1528, in the gothic style above a former Muslim mosque.
Contains almost all the architectural styles from the 16th to the 18th century since a lot of different architects participated in it's construction.
Still, it maintains an impressive uniformity taking under consideration that it wasn't completely finished one of the towers was never completed, for this reason and in an affectionate way, people in Malaga call their Cathedral " The One-armed ".
In the interior of the Cathedral there are many works of art, beautiful representations of the Virgin as imagined by great artists and next door in the Cathedral's Museum this art display is expanded in a marvellous way.

The Virgin of the Victoria Sanctuary
Telephone: 952 252647
8.00a.m.-12:.00p.m. mornings & 4.30p.m.-8.00p.m.evenings. approximately. closed on Mondays.

Bus #1 that leaves from the rear side of the Malaga Palacio hotel will take you there.
In the interior you will find the Pantheon of the Counts of Buenavista. Plaza of the Sanctuary. 15th to 17th centuries.
Plaza del Santuario. 15th c.-17th c.
This church took the place of the old hermitage built to worship the Virgin and Child who were considered to be the cause of the victory during the times of the Recon quest of the city, that is the reason why the name of Virgin of Victory was given, this Virgin is also the patron saint of Malaga.

The Virgin of the Victoria Sanctuary
Telephone: 952 252647
8.00a.m.-12:.00p.m. mornings & 4.30p.m.-8.00p.m.evenings. approximately. closed on Mondays.

Bus #1 that leaves from the rear side of the Malaga Palacio hotel will take you there.
In the interior you will find the Pantheon of the Counts of Buenavista. Plaza of the Sanctuary. 15th to 17th centuries.
Plaza del Santuario. 15th c.-17th c.
This church took the place of the old hermitage built to worship the Virgin and Child who were considered to be the cause of the victory during the times of the Recon quest of the city, that is the reason why the name of Virgin of Victory was given, this Virgin is also the patron saint of Malaga.

Alcazabilla street.
Information Tourist office: 952 213 445
Winter hours: (10/01 to 4/30): Monday thru Friday (9.30 a.m.-8.00 p.m..) Saturdays (10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.) Sundays & Holidays (10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.) Closed on Tuesdays.

Admission is free.
Arab monument, it was built as a fortress in the 11th century, by King Badis of Granada.
As you walk through the Alcazaba with it's stone paths and as you go under those arches while you go up, you feel you are being transported into another world, you start feeling the Arab presence of Malaga.
Each turn you take you notice unique details and the fortress suddenly takes on a singular elegance, is like taking a distant and exotic trip, while still being in the heart of Malaga.

Mountain of Gibralfaro
Panoramic views of the city.
11th & 14th centuries- Telephone: 952 220043.

Bus # 35 that leaves from the Paseo del Parque takes you there.
This fortress located in the mountain of Gibralfaro dominates the city in a spectacular way, from there you can enjoy views of the harbour, the cathedral and the bullfighting ring.
It is said that on this hillside there was a lighthouse built by the Phoenicians, although this fortress was built in the 15th century by a Muslim King, it is the reason for the name, Mountain of the Lighthouse.
At the time a passage way surrounded by walls was built that connected the fortress with the Alcazaba, although it slowly disappeared since the the castle became the focal defensive point of the city.

Cervantes Theatre
Ramos Marín street, Malaga.
Teléfono: 952 2224109

Opening in 1870 the theatre suffered a great fire that practically destroyed it, as time went by, because of abandonment and indifference, the building was almost in ruins.
In the middle eighties, the city of Malaga started the renovations and nowadays the Miguel de Cervantes theatre is to be celebrated for the wide range of performances that it presents to the public.

PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
Monday thru Sunday, from 8,00a.m. to 12,00a.m.at the phone number listed above.

Opening in 1870 the theatre suffered a great fire that practically destroyed it, as time went by, because of abandonment and indifference, the building was almost in ruins.
In the middle eighties, the city of Malaga started the renovations and nowadays the Miguel de Cervantes theatre is to be celebrated for the wide range of performances that it presents to the public.

Bullring
Paseo de Reding
Telephone: 952 219482.Hours: 9.00a.m.-2.00p.m.

Built in 1874.
Even though this ring, we have to admit, may not be one of the most famous bullrings in Spain, it does have it's charm, even if you don't like bullfights, this plaza is part of the life in Malaga.
Situated in the residential area of the Malagueta and very near downtown, this ring is not just for bullfights, they also hold concerts in which very famous artists have performed

Malaga's Seaport
Located right in the heart of the city, Malaga's port has always been a very important seaport, ever since the Phoenicians arrived on these shores up until today.
Malaga's port has welcomed ships arriving here from every corner of the world.

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El CHORRO - BEAUTIFUL LAKES, GORGE, LANDSCAPE, KINGS WALKWAY

There are three stunningly beautiful turquoise coloured lakes created by a dam that was built across the 200m high Guadalhorce River Gorge known as "La Garganta El Chorro". The lakes are bordered by pine forests.
Climbing, hiking, mountain biking for the most active, and bird watching, photographing nature, swimming or fishing for the easy going. Scan the cliffs for eagles and falcons... and don't forget to take picnic!
El Chorro is approximately 45 minutes from Malaga.

The impressive El Chorro Gorge. Cut through the vast limestone cliffs over millennia by the Guadalhorce River is stunning and well worth driving through at the very least. Famous for its concrete catwalk, which hangs precariously along its length, the Camino del Rey is now in grave disrepair. This is Malaga´s Lake District.

The municipality extends over an ample territory in which there are the great formations of the Malaga relief. To the north of the Arco Calizo Central (the Antequera range), there is a spectacular landscape of the Sierra de Huma (1,191 m.) and the Desfiladero de los Gaitanes (shared with the neighbouring municipalities of Antequera and Ardales).

To the west of the Sierra de Aguas (949 m.) the lands extend to the mountain complex of Serrania de Ronda, with a landscape of pine groves

which goes from the Guadalhorce river to the road which joins Alora with Carratraca.It is no longer possible to walk along the "Camino del Rey" (The King's Path), as it has been closed, pending repairs. However it can still be found by driving across the lower dam into the village of El Chorro, take the track on the left before the railway station, continue past the camp site until you can drive no further. Walk the last few hundred metres.

The path drops down and skirts the iron girder railway bridge. Care must be taken when crossing the line.  The classic Holywood movie, Von Ryans Express was filmed here.

CASTLES ON THE COSTA DEL SOL - MALAGA PROVINCE

The Costa del Sol is extremely rich in history and tradition. With many Castles, fortifications and buildings of interest throughout. Below are some of the Castles in the Malaga province.

Castillo de Sohail, Fuengirola. The origins of the town date back as far as the Phoenicians who colonised the area. The Romanscalled the city 'Suel' after a star which can clearly be seen from the castle. In 53 A.D. the town was granted the title of 'Municipality' in the Roman 'Betica' region, which later became Andalusia. The Roman thermal baths at nearby Torreblanca and the ruins of the ancient Roman highway bear witness to the importance the town acquired during the period. In fact the marble in the monument in 'Plaza de Castilla' in Los Boliches was taken from the remains of the ancient Roman highway. During the Eighteenth Century the area was conquered by the Moors who renamed the town 'Sojayl' (the likely root of the modern name for the castle - 'Sohail') The City was finally re-conquered by the Catholics.

The castle has become the towns symbol, situated outside the town on a hill it commands an impressive view over Fuengirola and the sea. The castle is most likely of Roman origin although it was restored in the Tenth Century by Abderrajman III under the Moorish reign of Andalusia. Although the castle may be the town's symbol it is probably better known for its 7km of beaches.   'Paseo Marítimo' (beach front promenade). The paseo is a focal point with locals and tourists alike who use the area as a meeting point and to enjoy the sea air. Some of the beaches have been awarded the 'Blue Flag' by the European Community, signifying their cleanliness and the high standard of services provided. Along the beaches you will find 'Chiringuitos' - a mix between a beach bar and a seafood restaurant. On the menu you will find a host of different fish and seafood dishes, including many local specialities. There are special areas designated for Windsurfing, beach volleyball and other water sports Fuengirola Marinais home to some impressive yachts and leisure craft, while not of the same scale as Puerto Banus in Marbella, it is a relaxing stroll were you can enjoy seeing the fishing boats going out to sea. Tuesday is market day El Mercadillo is open in the morning, it is the biggest outdoor market on the coast and attracts visitors from nearby resorts as well as the locals. It is well worth going down to browse at the wide range of wares for sale, from fake designer clothes and watches to more traditional Andalusian produce. Mijas Costa is home to many of the areas ex-patriot population, composed mainly of British, Germans and Scandinavians. Everyday life continues on in Fuengirola and the fisherman still go out to sea, reminding one of the small fishing village it once was.

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