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Marbella
Marbella is known for its famous Golden Mile where many famous celebrities live. The Town
is known for its restaurants, beaches and shops. Residents and tourist flock to the town for its designer jewellery and clothes shops. There is also The Old Town, which is worth a visit. Have a drink at the famous
Orange Square and watch the world go by.
Benahavis
Founded at the end of the 11th Century by the Moors, and became independent from Marbella in 1572. In the last 25 years Benahavis has developed into the prime gastronomic corner of the Costa Del Sol. Still a typical Andalucian whitewashed village with waves of different shades of terracotta roofs, Benahavis´s number of restaurants and bars for Tapas and drinks alone are too numerous to mention, way out of proportion for such a small Pueblo. Parking is advisable, at the entrance to the village, as the lanes are very narrow and parking is almost impossible.
It is said that anyone born in Benahavis can play on any golf course free for life.
Benhavis is Six minutes from Marbella/ Puerto Banus and20 minutes from Mijas. No passport required!
Fuengirola
Fuengirola has approximately 8 km of sandy beaches and beach/restaurants, water sports
from jet skis, pedalos, speedboat hire to fantastic dolphin excursions. There is a fantastic Marina with an abundance of restaurants, live entertainment and a regular Sunday Market.
Local fishermen catch fish and sell them to the beach restaurants, which is served daily.
Good value leather and shoe shops in abundance.
There is the nearby Aqua Park for young and old, where you can bring your own food, or
dine there. Discounts available.
Estepona
Once a small fishing village approximately 20 km west of Marbella, now boasting a
prosperous city and exciting Marina, fast becoming one of the most popular places for eating out.
There is the old part where you will find interesting shops and authentic cuisine.
Estepona´s Moorish heritage is still reflected in the local architecture although the
original Mosques were transformed into churches in the mid 15th Century, many of which have survived to this day.
Mijas
One of the Costa Del Sol´s most picturesque villages perched high with breathtaking
views across the coast. Distinctly Andaluz the little houses are sugar cube white and line the narrow cobbled streets complete with terraces overflowing with geraniums. The history dates back to the 9th Century when Romans made the village a fortress. There are two Mudejar churches and a shrine, of the Virgin De La Pena, which according to legend was hidden for 800 years and rediscovered in 1586 by a builder, this is built into the mountain with a beautiful ornate alter where mass is held every Sunday.
This enchanting village with all its history and charm now boasts of some of the finest
restaurants and outside eating till the early hours of the morning.
There are hundreds of shops, the famous museum of miniature things, such as "The
Last Supper" which is painted on a grain of rice. Or the "7 Wonders of the World" painted on a toothpick.
Alhaurin El Grande, Municipality of The Guadalhorce Valley
Situated at the foot of the Northern slope of the Sierra De Mijas, approximately 25
kilometres from Malaga airport and Marbella/Puerto Banus. North of Mijas and Fuengirola, north east of Marbella and west of Malaga.
By the time the Romans arrived, this tiny Iberian settlement in the Sierra De Mijas was
already well established but if it had a name the Romans had no record of it. Instead they gave it one of their own, the village became Lauro Nova. It was a spot apparently blessed by the Gods.
During the time of the Visigoths the town’s progress was slow until the Moors took it
on and built a fortress on a hilltop. The Moors gave the town the name Alhaurin (Garden of Allah). The Fort was later destroyed together with some neighbouring villages but Alhaurin survived.
There were more problems such as waves of Invaders, epidemics of Plague, even an
earthquake in 1680. In 1808 French troops occupied the town causing considerable suffering from bombardments to it.
Needless to say there are many monuments, churches and remains to be visited.
Alhaurin El Grande now has the benefits of Modern living and is visited by thousands of tourist from all over the world every year.
There is an abundance of restaurants, shops, tapas bars, banks, and handicraft shops such
as local lace-work. The Alhaurin gastronomy is ample and varied with typical plates such as ‘Migas’ – fried breadcrumbs with garlic, homemade broths garlic soup. There are many good quality restaurants to suit
all palates.
Paco’s Fish restaurant is listed in the Gregory’s Guide and is one of the many
quality restaurants in the area. There are the golf courses of Alhaurin and Lauro nearby also Horse Riding.
There are several festivities and carnivals celebrated with processions and performances
through the streets: -
Usual dates are: - February: Carnivals, 3rd May: The Crosses Religious performances around the Holy Cross, 24-28 May: Ludic and Recreational Acticities and Pligrimage, Patron Saints Day festivities and more…………….
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