Category ‘Costa del Sol’
June Event: San Juan in Spain
June 3rd, 2013 by Carol Byrne
Spain may be a Catholic country, but the Spanish also like to celebrate the odd Celtic festival – and the biggest one of the year is undoubtedly held later this month. June is the month of San Juan, a traditional night of fun on the beach, the elements of fire and water playing front of stage. Feeling in need of some rejuvenation? Of course you do, you need a holiday! Like a fresh start? Then come to Spain this month and celebrate San Juan in style!
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Shopping on a rainy day in Málaga
May 21st, 2013 by Carol Byrne
What? The rain in Spain falls mainly on the plain, doesn’t it? Well, it’s not great today – but the good news is, it will warm up later this week. There aren’t many wet days at this time of year in sunny Southern Spain, but sometimes it can happen! What’s to do on a rainy day? How about a bit of shopping? Based for your Spanish holiday in Málaga? Then head on down to the mall, and indulge in a little retail therapy. Let’s go shopping on a rainy day, in and around Málaga.
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Top Nudist Beaches around Málaga
May 10th, 2013 by Carol Byrne
Airlines now are just so tight with luggage restrictions. 10kg seems to go nowhere if you choose to just travel with hand baggage. Wouldn’t it be easier to leave all the beach paraphernalia at home?!
Seriously, by the time you have UN-checked all those opt out boxes – when did that happen? – and booked your Málaga flight, you’ll want to keep luggage as light as possible. Unless you wear it all for the flight - dressed like an onion – then perhaps it would make a change to go natural – let’s take a look – hey, not too closely – at the top nudist beaches around Málaga.
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Birdwatching for Spring – in Southern Spain
April 30th, 2013 by Carol Byrne
Are you getting a little twitchy? Is it time for a holiday? Birdwatching is a big part of a holiday for some, and this is the perfect time of year to do so. Spain has a huge population of migratory birds – and now in Spring, they’re all coming back for their Spanish holiday. Where can you see them? Let’s take a look at our feathered friends- and see where are the best spots for a little Spring birdwatching in the South of Spain.
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Using your 5 senses in Spain
April 9th, 2013 by Carol Byrne
A holiday in Spain will leave you with all sorts of lingering, beautiful memories. Uploading your photographs when you get back home is all part of the pleasure, remembering each sun filled day out, that great Paella, the gorgeous beach you chose when you booked that perfect holiday home. Spain will fill all of your senses, and leave you relaxed and rejuvenated. What are your special memories of your best Spanish holiday?
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Holy Week and Easter in Spain
March 18th, 2013 by Carol Byrne
Easter. What does it conjure up for you? Chocolate. Easter Eggs. The Easter Bunny. More solemnly, Religion?
Somehow, sunshine figures somewhere in there too, why do all childhood memories of Easter involve yellow ribbons and sunshine? But you can still have some sunshine too, not if you stay at home, but come instead to sunny Spain for Semana Santa – probably the biggest and most important date on the Spanish calender.
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A day in the life of… Almuñécar
February 27th, 2013 by vernon
Many a popular Spanish town or city has its special day of the week.
The day when more people visit the place than on any other day of the week. It is often market day. And, at all times of the year, that day in Almuñécar is Friday.
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Too many cooks in Spain
February 20th, 2013 by vernon
Can you have too much of a good thing when it comes to Spain?
No, of course not. And that applies to the wonderful food you can taste on your holiday travels around the country.
When it comes to Spanish food, there really cannot be too many cooks.
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Every picture tells a story in the province of Malaga
January 24th, 2013 by vernon
Delving into your collection of photographs from Spain can bring back all sorts of memories.
Of days in the sunshine. Of time spent on the beach or in the countryside of a country in which the landscape changes as you move from one province to another.
Some of my favourite pictures were taken in the countryside, including in the province of Malaga.
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Breakfast in Spain!
January 15th, 2013 by Carol Byrne
What did you have for breakfast? Was it cold outside, the weather shows a blanket of snow for most of the UK today, brrrr. Perhaps you had a bowl of steaming porridge, or a traditional full English – or Irish! – breakfast.
If you are waking up to bright blue sky then you must be on a Spanish holiday - lucky you! The Winter here has been the mildest in years, and Spain has been enjoying long sunny days and blue skies. The Spanish like to eat out for breakfast – and you can do the same on that Winter break that you are just about to book! Let me tempt you….
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Travelling on the Costa del Sol
January 9th, 2013 by Carol Byrne
Do you like to find somewhere to rent on holidays and then stay in the same place for the duration of your stay?
Or do you like to base yourself somewhere relaxing and explore the area?
What’s the best way to see the sights when you are in Spain? What’s the best method of transport? Let’s look at the options of travelling around the Costa del Sol, in Andalucía, Spain.
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April Fools Day in December? Only in Spain!
December 4th, 2012 by Carol Byrne
Spain – the holiday destination of many, the epitome of sun, sand and blue sea. Fiestas and festivals are part of it’s very skin…and there are some strange ones out there. Some unseasonal ones too! Arrive in the Alpujarras in August and you can enjoy New Year, in Berchules. And in December you might find yourself the butt of a few jokes…Why? Time to celebrate Día de Los Inocentes, the Day of the Innocents, or if you like, April Fools Day in December!
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You must try the Mosto – in Colmenar, Málaga
November 29th, 2012 by Carol Byrne
A fiesta based on the beginnings of wine sounds great, doesn’t it?
How about a celebration of local pork products to go with it? December in Spain is starting to look – and taste – very nice indeed. Experience it all for yourself and come along to Colmenar close to Málaga, for the Fería del Mosto y la Chacina 2012.
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A fiesta of crumbs? Not so meagre Migas
November 20th, 2012 by Carol Byrne
You might be forgiven for thinking that Migas is a Spanish holiday destination. It’s not, in fact it’s a traditional dish served here in Spain and eaten with gusto….as a little saucer of tapas, as a full meal, at fiestas, and never more so that the Festival of Migas in the equally traditional pueblo of Torrox, not a million miles from the ever popular Costa del Sol!
Never tried Migas? Pass your plate over then, allow me to introduce you…
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The airport run – Part 1. Malaga-Granada
November 15th, 2012 by vernon
So you have to go and pick up friends or loved ones at an airport in Spain, but you want to make a day of it. Stop off for lunch perhaps. Or see one of those tourist attractions you have always meant to visit, but never got around to seeing.
Where to go en route to and from the airport?
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Beer tour of Spain – hop to it!
October 31st, 2012 by vernon
Here we go. We have taken a road trip tasting the wine of Spain, travelling north to south.
Now let us make the reverse journey seeing the towns and cities that are home to some of the most famous beers of Spain.
Those names you may be used to in your home country, or some new tastes for you when holidaying in Spain.
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Sexy Tapas? Fly to Fuengirola on the Costa del Sol
October 25th, 2012 by Carol Byrne
Sexy tapas? What´s all this then?! We all know certain foods are an aphrodisiac, but how about a whole festival dedicated to erotic tapas? Yes, really! Come down to the Costa del Sol and Fuengirola for a month full of foodie heaven, and a mouthful of some surprising tapas!
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What to do when it rains in Spain
October 20th, 2012 by vernon
It doesn’t happen very often in southern Spain, but what can do you do to pass the day when the heavens open and the rain falls on Spain?
After many months of dry weather you often get two or three days of heavy rain. So your holiday visit to the beach is off. What then?
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Sporting holidays in Andalucía – The Top 5
October 9th, 2012 by Carol Byrne
So, do you arrive looking forward to two weeks of rest and relaxation sprawled on the beach, or are you looking for a little more of an adrenalin rush?
Is it enough to have a bottle of suntan lotion in your hand, or would you rather it was a tennis racket or golf club? Maybe you prefer the Aprés Ski to the slalom….or long for the rush of the ski run…
Whatever your ideal holiday, Spain certainly caters for adrenalin junkies as well as it does for lounging lizards…! Let´s see what the top 5 sporting holidays in Andalucía are…
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Cars and fashion in Málaga – under one roof!
September 26th, 2012 by Carol Byrne
The holiday is nearly over – aaah – the airport is next up and the flight home back to grey skies and dreams of your next Spanish holiday…never mind – you’ll be back soon! We’ve shown our artistic side and browsed the Galleries, and haven’t missed any of the monuments…Just enough time before check in to finish our exploration of the wonderful city that is Málaga - this is one for the boys …and the girls. What? Cars and fashion under one roof? Get into gear and let’s have a look…
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