Unlike many of the famous destinations on the Costa del Sol, Coín has never relied on beaches or luxury tourism. Instead, it has grown as the commercial heart of the Guadalhorce Valley, surrounded by fertile farmland, citrus groves and olive trees. It is a working...
Unlike the famous Carnival celebrations on the coast, Alhaurín el Grande has managed to preserve a much more local atmosphere. Here, Carnival is less about attracting tourists and more about bringing together families, neighbourhood groups and generations of...
Only a few miles from the luxury marinas and crowded beaches of Marbella, Ojén feels like a different world. Perched on the southern slopes of the Sierra Blanca, this traditional white village has remained largely untouched by mass tourism. Narrow streets, whitewashed...
Every February, Marbella shows a completely different side of itself. Beyond the luxury boutiques, yachts and elegant promenades, the streets fill with colourful costumes, music and parades as the city celebrates one of the largest Carnival festivals on the Costa del...
We had already stayed in La Cala de Mijas several times before. It had always been one of those practical places where it was easy to stop for a few days, walk to the beach and enjoy the atmosphere of a pleasant coastal town without the crowds of some neighbouring...
