The Alcazaba of Malaga Built between 1057 and 1063 by the Moors, the Alcazaba of Malaga was, at its height, comparable to Granada’s Alhambra in terms of its splendour and the impressiveness of its fortifications. The Alcazaba is located at the foot of Mount Gibralfaro and overlooks the city of Malaga. A huge citadel, it […]
Nerja’s Ruta de Tapa: summarizing the good and the bad…
I wrote about Nerja’s Ruta de Tapa a couple of weeks ago. It had just started and we were excited to have our first “Ruta de Tapa” experience. The final day was last Sunday (June 12). With it being finished I thought I’d reflect on the experience and also tell you the restaurant most deserving […]
In the foothills of the Sierra Nevada – what’s it like living in Orgiva?
Griet is inspiring. After many years of living in Africa, she decided to make the small town of Orgiva (near Granada and in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada) her home. There she lives in a farmhouse with her dogs. All about Griet and her story in this interview. Name: Griet OnseaAge: 49Country of Origin: […]
Teteria Zaidin – a Moroccan style teahouse in Nerja
Teteria Zaidin – a Moroccan style teahouse in Nerja We always like visiting different cafés, bars and restaurants in Nerja. We especially like a place with a different twist on things. Teteria Zaidin is one of those places. And it’s located on a quiet street just around the corner from Plaza Balcón de Europa, just […]
Nerja’s Ruta de la Tapa
Nerja’s Ruta de la Tapa Every year in late May/early June, Nerja holds a degustation tour/restaurant competition called the “Ruta de la Tapa” (Route of the Tapa). For 2 Euros for a beer and tapa, it’s both a fun and inexpensive way to sample food from restaurants that you might not be familiar with. This […]
The Best Rooftop bar in Nerja: Buddha Bar or Volk’s Bar?
The Best Rooftop bar in Nerja Buddha Bar and Volk’s Bar are the 2 most popular Rooftop bars in Nerja. Funny enough they’re almost right next to each other right within feet of the junction of Calle del Almirante Ferrándiz and Calle de la Gloria. Buddha Bar We first went to Buddha Bar which is just up […]