Nerja is often introduced as one of the prettiest towns on the Costa del Sol. Whitewashed streets, dramatic cliffs and turquoise water certainly justify that reputation, but the town’s real significance extends far beyond its beaches. Beneath the surrounding...
Most travellers crossing the Alpujarras head towards the famous white villages on the southern slopes of the Sierra Nevada. Ugíjar is often overlooked, yet for centuries it was the historical and administrative centre of the eastern Alpujarra and one of the...
Roquetas de Mar is one of the largest holiday destinations in the Province of Almería. Long beaches, modern hotels and kilometres of promenades attract thousands of visitors every summer, creating the image of a classic Mediterranean resort. After spending time...
Travelling through Spain is not only about historic towns, castles and coastlines. One of the unexpected pleasures of a long motorhome journey is discovering the country’s supermarkets. They are often larger than those found elsewhere in Europe, well organised...
Most visitors arrive in Águilas expecting beaches, seafood and one of Spain’s most famous carnivals. Few realise that this quiet Mediterranean town was once one of the most important mining export ports in southern Europe and that its skyline was shaped as much...
