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 Málaga (in Photos)
24 Hours in Málaga So you’ve got 24 hours in Málaga and don’t know what to do? Living in the region and having passed through Málaga numerous times, we’ve had our share of 24-hour visits to the city. Of course there’s more to Málaga 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 […]
The Best Moorish Sites in Spain
The Best Moorish Sites in Spain Some of the most impressive highlights of Spain include fortresses and mosques built by the Islamic Empires (known collectively as the Moors) that ruled much of Spain from the 8th to 15th centuries*. The most famous sites are located in Andalusia, in Southern Spain, where the Moors had the strongest foothold […]
Where to live on the Costa Del Sol
Where to live on the Costa Del Sol 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 of sun, meet friendly […]
A visit to Málaga Cathedral
A visit to Málaga Cathedral One of the highlights of Málaga is its Cathedral. Although not considered by most to rank among the top Cathedrals in Spain, it is nevertheless a beautiful Cathedral. Plans to build a Cathedral were made following capture of Málaga by Catholic forces (over the Moors) in 1487. Constructed from 1528 […]
