Think Marbella and soon enough the name of its famous marina will surface too. Puerto Banús is undeniably one of the international icons of this coastal region, but it is by no means the only marina. A smaller and more casual yacht harbour actually occupies part of Marbella’s very own sea frontage, while the pretty …
Port of Cabopino – the hidden gem of East Marbella Read More »
Much has been said about the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet, a message that continues to be emphasised with each new body of research that is conducted. Compared to many other parts of the world, and in particular northern European and American culinary traditions, the diet of the Mediterranean is much lower in saturated …
Fans of Ronda will attest to the fact that it is one of the most beautiful and recognisable towns in Andalucía, if not the whole of Spain. This accolade is well deserved and is in part thanks to the iconic Puente Nuevo (New Bridge), which is said to be amongst the top ten most photographed …
One of the most fun ways to spend an evening in Marbella is to visit the historical centre and its abundance of traditional tapas bars. There are literally dozens of these little establishments hidden down narrow alleyways in the Casco Antiguo, with each one offering an eclectic mix of interesting nibbles, quaint surroundings and fine …
Bancosol Marbella (or what we were up to last weekend!) It’s that wonderful time of year when everyone starts salivating about all the delicious delicacies they’ll be savouring over Christmas. However, what many people might not be aware of is that there are some families even in Marbella who rely on food banks …
It’s that time of year again where dozens of international performers descend on the Costa del Sol for a summer of open-air concerts. Armed with microphones, backing singers and a back catalogue of hits, some of the biggest names in the music industry are set to take to the stage over the next six weeks. …
It’s all about the music! Costa del Sol summer concerts 2013 Read More »
It’s a ten-day long hedonistic street party filled with a healthy sprinkling of flamenco, a liberal dash of bull fighting and lubricated with plenty of Spanish wine. We are of course talking about the exuberant and hotly anticipated Málaga Fair that kicked off on Friday (August 16th) and runs ten nights and nine days. The …
It’s one of the most enchanting and magical experiences you are likely to see in Andalucía, or even Europe. Every September the tiny Andalusian village of Guaro, which has a population of just over 2,000 people, holds the unique and increasingly popular Luna Mora Festival. For two weekends in September villagers light more than 25,000 …
Anyone living in Spain will no doubt know that the Spanish typically lead a very healthy lifestyle when it comes to eating. Apart from drizzling everything in olive oil, they are quite partial to fresh fish and in season vegetables or fruit, which traditionally play a big part of the Mediterranean diet. So it’s no …
Nothing less than pure heaven, from morning till night: beds to stretch out on, music in tune with the surroundings, refreshing automatic sprays, having fun in the sea, glasses of exclusive champagne, dips in the pool, amazing lunches, massages, direct access to the beach, fantastic views, dinner under the stars, nights of partying…… Everything has …
