The Best of the Costa del Sol There are a lot of posts out there waxing lyrically about the beauty of the Costa del Sol and telling you all the places you have to visit. The truth is that there’s a lot of ugliness on the Costa del Sol. There are also a lot of […]
The Best Party Destinations in Spain
The Best Party Destinations in Spain I have cousin who’s a captain of a yacht. Every summer he cruises the Mediterranean, taking his boss (and his entourage) to all the party hotspots along the coasts. Thanks to him we’ve been invited to places like Ibiza and Mallorca. A lot of people come to Spain to […]
Where to live on the Costa Del Sol
Where to live on the Costa Del Sol Updated March 13, 2024 We see it all the time: people knowing that that they want to live on the Costa del Sol but unsure of where to live on the Costa del Sol. A couple of things for sure: Wherever you end up, you’ll get lots […]
The Best Day Trips from Nerja
The Best Day Trips from Nerja We lived 2 ½ years in Nerja and during that time got to know much of the region. Although Nerja is known as “the crown jewel” of the eastern Costa del Sol there are other towns and cities that are lesser known and just as interesting as Nerja. In […]
24 Hours in Malaga
24 Hours in Málaga So you’ve got 24 hours in Malaga and don’t know what to do? Living in the region and having passed through Malaga numerous times, we’ve had our share of 24-hour visits to the city. Of course there’s more to Malaga then what I have below. But if you have just 24 hours […]
Reviewing Casual del Mar Malaga (a.k.a in search of the perfect airport hotel in Malaga)
Where to stay in Malaga when you have an early morning flight the next day? My criteria: clean, good value, good wifi, access to food, AND, most importantly, easy access to the airport. If it’s centrally located even better. Last year I had stayed at the Holiday Inn Express at Malaga Airport. I had thought […]