The Long Walk September 2016
Arriving at Vents Pradallinos between Frigiliana and Cómpeta.
Frigiliana to Acebuchal
From Frigiliana to the hidden village. Thanks to John Keogh walking tours book your own tour on hikingwalkingspain.com
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Whether it's Torremolinos, Benalmadena, Marbella or Malaga itself, there are *so many* fantastic places to visit along Spain's famous Costa del Sol. Watch on for our complete guide on where to go and why! ????
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Welcome to the Costa del Sol. Coming up we have got some insight to Malaga, Marbella, Torremolinos, Benalmadena and Nerja.
Malaga is the place to go for culture and history, with famous sites such as Alcazaba Fort and Malaga Cathedral spread across the city.
First stop for us out of Malaga is Torremolinos. It’s everything you’d expect from a Spanish beach resort; with a huge variety of beaches, hotels and activities. La Carihuela would be our pick of the beaches for families with young children, as it’s a bit smaller with lots of shade and there’s lots of restaurants right on the beach.
We found that many of the beaches in Torremolinos were huge and really wide open; none more so than Los Alamos beach, up near the airport. It gets really huge and a little bit sparse, which means that if you want to get away from the main crowds, you can just enjoy all of this space.
Just 3km along the coast, Benalmadena is the next town along from Torremolinos. What we really liked the most was the huge amount of activities you can do. Up first on our list was to visit the Marina.
Next up, beaches! The beaches in Benalmadena are similar to those in Torremolinos. Expect long stretches of sand with sun loungers, shops, restaurants and plenty of things to do. Away from the beaches, the cable car takes you 771m to the peak of Mount Calamorro, where you can look down on the whole of the Costa del Sol. Another reason to come to Benalmadena, Mariposario houses hundreds of butterflies and is a great place to take the family to learn all about their lifecycle and environments.
While in Benalmadena, we stayed at the super popular Holiday Palace Resort Hotel. We’re here at the Holiday Palace in Benalmadena. It overlooks the sea and you’ve got the gorgeous mountains right behind you but you’d never really need to leave this hotel because everything is here on hand. There’s a huge pool, mini golf, garden, kids play area, activities every day, shops and more. The rooms are huge and ours had mini kitchens and balconies. The only real downside for us was that the wifi was slow and really expensive.
Further west along the coast are Marbella and Puerto Banus. These resorts are where the rich and famous come to holiday, so it’s pricey down here, but you’ll find some of the Costa del Sol’s nicest beaches, clubs and hotels. Marbella has 17 miles of coastline, split into 24 different beaches, the most renowned of which is the 4-mile stretch famously referred to as the Golden Mile. Another thing to bear in mind if you plan to visit Marbella or Puerto Banus are the high prices. Food can be especially costly. For four of us to have 1 dish and a couple of soft drinks each, it came to 80 euros. It’s a pricey one here in Puerto Banus! But if you’re coming here, that’s what you need to expect.
We stayed at the Melia Marbella Banus, which is typical of the more high-end hotels you’ll find here. It’s really expensive but you do get what you paid for, as it’s a resort hotel in every sense of the word.
Nerja is the last stop on our guides to the Costa del Sol. About an hour’s drive east of Malaga, Nerja is where to come to get away from the tourist resorts and discover the secrets of the Andalusian countryside. The Balcon de Europa is one of the most popular tourist sites in Nerja. It’s a viewpoint that gives you some magnificent views of the coastline.
Hiking is a popular activity on this part of the Costa del Sol and for the authentic and safest experience, we recommend hiring a local guide. We took a tour with John Keo’s guided walking tours and it was worth every penny. He took us through secret paths, through canyons and along streams, and showed us sites that we’d never have seen without him, including some traditional goat-herding.
Acebuchal - The Lost village
Short walk with John Keogh from Frigiliana to Acebuchal. An easy walk along the road for us old timers.
See the restored village after 50 years of being abandoned.
Music. ' Mil Pasos' by Soha & Antoine Essetier
???????? 22 Things To Do in the Costa del Sol ???????? | Travel better in SPAIN!
The Costa del Sol is one of Britain's fave Spanish holiday destinations. Including stunning beach resorts such as Marbella and Benalmadena, and all-inclusive resorts like Holiday Village, it's no wonder it entertains over 10 million tourists a year.
There are four main towns along the coastline: Marbella, Benalmadena, Torremolinos and Nerja. Then there's Malaga city, of course. In this video we take you through our top 22 things to do across all these locations and give you some handy tips to know along the way :)
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Welcome to the Costa del Sol. 22 Things To Do in Malaga and the Costa del Sol.
Almost all beaches along the Golden Mile are Blue Flag, with lots of fun activities, shallow waves and plenty of sand. They’re family-friendly, and have disabled access and there’s almost always food of one sort or another close by.
The Marina at Puerto Banus isn’t far from the beach. It may not be the biggest of places of places along the Costa del Sol but it’s certainly a shop-aholic’s haven.
While Benalmadena Marina is a bit more ‘every man’. The vibe here is more family-focused and relaxed and the beach here is huge! If you’re staying around Marbs, you should definitely check out the Ocean Club. TOWIE fans, this is a must!
This is the Mariposario Butterfly Park. 150 species of butterfly flutter and float in the air. They’ve even adopted a pair of iguanas, a tortoise and a wallaby!
Balcon de Europa is just as relaxing as rewarding. The funny thing is, everyone thinks the King actually founded the place… He didn’t, it was a well-known local secret; he just came up with the name.
Frigiliana is a labyrinth of cobbled, winding streets. And what makes it more traditional are these gorgeous white-washed buildings. One of the best things about this place is the views.
You’ll find Orange Square in Marbella Old Town, a medieval courtyard of lively and colourful restaurants, cafes and shops.
A day trip to Malaga should definitely be on the cards. Pablo Picasso was born right here in Malaga in 1881 and became a highly influential artist in painting, sculpture and even print-making, to develop Cubist and Surrealist movements, among others. And this museum is devoted to his works.
Malaga Cathedral dates back to the 1500s. The original design for the cathedral had it with two towers, although now it only has the one. In fact, that second tower was never built because they ran out of money during the building process, thus there’s only one. The locals around here affectionately refer to this building as ‘The Lady with One Arm’ or, La Manquita.
Alcazaba Fort is said to be the city’s most important landmark because of its strategic hilltop position, overlooking the ocean, to watch out for any invaders.
The Nerja Caves are a subterranean labyrinth of stalactites and stalagmites that date back millions of years. Above ground, a beautiful way to see the countryside and meet with the locals is on a John Keo guided walking tour. Bring your lunch, your camera and an ear for local stories. This really is a memorable way to spend a day of your holiday and learn about the natural landscape you’re holidaying in.
The cable car in Benalmadena gives you some of the most beautiful views in the Costa del Sol, at nearly 800m above sea-level.
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Spain is Europe’s number one destination for beach holidays, so to help you figure out which one would suit you best... Here’s our top 7 Spanish Beaches!
From the beautiful idyllic beaches in Tenerife and Barcelona, to the rocky coves of Menorca; the hidden explorations in Lanzarote, or maybe you’ll prefer the fun family times ahead in the Costa del Sol!?
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Spain is Europe’s number one destination for beach holidays and here are seven of our top picks.
First up is Playa de las Teresitas, our favourite beach in Tenerife. And one of the best parts is that it’s in the north of Tenerife. This means that it’s much quieter than many of the more popular beaches in the south.
Our top tip here; Bring a picnic as food & drink options are limited.
Cala en Forcat is our favourite beach in Menorca and we loved it so much for its series of small rocky bays.
Our top tip is to bring a snorkel and goggles so you can see all the fish.
Next is Playa del Papagayo right on the southernmost tip of Lanzarote. It took a bit of searching to find this one, but it was well worth the effort. There’s a small restaurant and ancient ruins at the top, then a short climb down to the beach itself.
Top tip; Stay until sunset for the best photos.
Camp de Mar in Mallorca is like most of the beaches here. However, the thing that sets it apart is La Illeta, the restaurant perched on a teeny tiny little island that’s only accessible by a footbridge.
Our top tip? Book ahead as tables are at a premium.
Burriana beach is in Nerja on the Costa del Sol, about an hour’s drive east of Malaga. It’s not as busy as some of the beaches towards Marbella, but still has plenty of facilities and activities. We love Nerja for its rugged landscapes and the fact that Burriana beach is so close to world-class caving and hiking is a real bonus for us.
Our tip; Book a John Keo guided tour for the best hiking in Nerja.
We love Maspalomas in Gran Canaria for the giant sand dunes. Being here feels like you’re lost in a vast desert, it’s really different to anything else you’ll see in the Canary Islands.
Top tip; Bring plenty of water and sunscreen. And maybe a compass.
Barcelona has everything, art, culture, sport, great food, friendly people, some unique architecture and of course, nearly 3 miles of beautiful sandy beaches.
Our top tip here is to try some of the paella. It’s the best you’ll find in the city.
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