Magnificent Malaga
Malaga is tourist destination located in the southern part of Spain near Sunny Villa,it is in a protected area of mountains which provide a unique microclimate in the Peninsula, which in itself provides a fantastic climate for all different types of tourist activities, from sunbathing to enjoying nature in one of its many nature parks.
The Province also highlights a wide range of food dishes and its ll-kept beaches, with kilometres of coast where you can enjoy the nice weather and a refreshing swim. Those looking for something different, can find diverse villages in the inland area of the province, where you can escape the hustle and find tranquillity, with natural landscapes where you can do hiking or take some lovely photos.
About Malaga and Costa del Sol
The Costa del Sol (Sunny Coast) like its name indicates is known worldwide for its nice climate all year round, a tourist destination for all budgets which include towns like Torremolinos, Marbella, Mijas, Fuengirola or Nerja. Each of the places we can visit on the Costa del Sol has its own charm and its own tourist activities which we encourage you to discover on our website.
Water sports like Windsurfing, Kitesurfing or playing golf at one of the over 30 courses available on the Costa del Sol (also known as the Costa del Golf), are just some of the many activities you can do in Malaga.
In the Province you will find a great number of things to do and places to visit: museums and nature parks, white villages where you can enjoy an exquisite dining, water parks where you can have fun with the family … and a lot more, yes we can say that you’re not going to be bored in Malaga. There is a wide range of culture on offer in the Province, with a multitude of historic buildings and monuments for those who wish to learn more about the history or those who wish to enjoy a complete weekend getaway.
For those who are going to hire a car in Malaga will find a good commuting network, with the widely known ‘Autopista del Sol’ (Motorway of the sun) which connects the main tourist destinations of the Province with Malaga airport. The coast road is known as the N-340 even though this road is slightly slower to reach your destination it will provide some beautiful views of the Costa del Sol during the journey.
Malaga beaches, Costa del Sol
Among the hundreds of beaches of the Costa del Sol you surely will find the perfect one for you. The average water temperature is around 18º C ; at the end of July and the first days of August it can rise up to 25º C for some days, but most of the time the water is quite refreshing, which means a delight with temperatures reaching 45º C under the hot sun of August.Coming to the Costa del Sol is not just spending your holidays on a beach in Spain, it means travelling to Andalucia, a historic and exotic region with great cultural heritage, which inspired many European tourists over the last century. With more than 300 sunny days a year!
During the summer season millions of tourists choose the Costa del Sol as their favorite destination, but also the rest of the year, even in winter the visitors keep arriving, as the temperatures of this province never reach the low levels of the adjacent ones, which is due to its microclimate. The distance between Malaga and Manilva is about 70 km and includes almost the same number of beaches. Some are of very good quality with fine golden sand, and some others are not in that good shape. But mostly they are quite nice beaches.
For those tourists looking for luxury and comfort, we have included a review of the main beach clubs in Malaga.
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Discover Marbella
Marbella is, without a doubt, one of the Costa del Sol’s major tourist centres, thanks to the high quality of the facilities and services it provides. Puerto Banús, one of the main focal points for tourists in the town, houses an exclusive leisure area inside the excellent facilities of its marina. But Marbella is also a paradise for golf lovers. A dozen magnificent courses allow the golfer to play the sport before the unusual backdrop provided by the sea and the mountains. The historic part of town, sitting on a beautiful bay, shelters lovely corners of a typically Andalusian flavour, with whitewashed houses and orange trees adorning the streets and squares. An ideal setting for sampling any one of the tasty recipes of the local cuisine. Read more
Discover Guaro
Guaro is a lovely white village on the edge of the Sierra de las Nieves natural park and 20mins walk from Sunny Villa .
Thanks to its elevated position, at over 350 metres above sea level, the village offers privileged views across the surrounding countryside. Some of the best vistas are from its 16th century church of San Miguel, found at the top of the village’s narrow, winding streets.
ALMONDS & OLIVES
Historically the area was a noted producer of almonds, with until recent times a village factory making cakes and biscuits from locally produced almonds. Although the factory has now closed, local artisan almond products such as cakes and nougat are still available; and the almond trees remain, covering the countryside with a sea of white and delicate pink blossoms each spring.
Olive growing remains an important part of the local economy and Guaro has an up to date co-operative olive oil mill where local producers have their harvests pressed.
Increasingly the village is also used as an eastern base for access to the Sierra de las Nieves natural park, for nature hiking and adventure activities.
FESTIVAL DE LA LUNA MORA
Like many of the white villages of Andalucía, Guaro dates back to the Arabic occupation of Spain. The small community of some 2,500 people keeps its Moorish history very much alive with the annual ‘Festival de la Luna Mora’ or Festival of the Moorish Moon.
Held between the middle two weekends of each September, this arts, crafts and music festival has grown from a humble celebration into a significant event playing host to local, national and international talent. More>
Artists from the fields of classical, popular and flamenco music and dance offer concerts in the village’s purpose built, open-air amphitheatre. Past performers have included internationally acclaimed classical guitarist Paco de Lucía; contemporary flamenco/pop singer Diana Navarro; and Malaga-born pop singer Pablo Alborán. Throughout the evenings of the ten day festival there is a Moorish style street souk, and the entire village is illuminated by over 20,000 candles.
ROMERIA
Each July the village celebrates its annual pilgrimage parade or ‘Romeria’ terminating at the tiny chapel of ‘Ermita del Santuario del Puerto’.
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Facts about Guaro
Surface Area: 22.5 square kilometres Population: 2,230 What the natives are called: Guareños Outstanding Sights: Parish Church of San Miguel, Chapel of Cruz del Puerto, Chapel of San Isidro, Marmolejo Olive Oil Museum, Al-Andalus Cultural Centre Geographical Location: in the Guadalhorce valley region adjoining the Las Nieves mountain range. The village is about 500 metres above sea level. It is 50 kilometres from Málaga and 15 from Marbella. The area records an average annual rainfall of 660 litres per square metre and the average temperature is 17º C. The municipality of Guaro, between Coín and Tolox and adjoining the River Grande, one of the tributaries of the Guadalhorce, is one of the ports of entry to the Sierra de las Nieves Nature Park, which has been designated by UNESCO as a Biosphere Reserve. This advantageous location will give some idea of the beauty of the setting. It is just a short distance from the Costa del Sol but at the same time is insulated from the hustle and bustle of the coast, all the more so by the fact that traffic is restricted in many of the village streets. A state of balance has thus been reached between the needs of contemporary life and the traditions of an eminently agricultural and therefore slow-paced village. This territory sprawls out gently among hills whose altitude varies between 200 and 500 metres and that are covered mainly by olive and almond trees and low brush, with groves of cork oaks here and there where the terrain is not suitable for crops. The landscape has an unmistakably agricultural flavour but is nevertheless compatible with the installation of new cultural and leisure facilities. Remains discovered in the area of Ardite show that the first settlements in these lands occurred in prehistoric times, and there is also evidence of the Roman imprint at Cerro del Polvillar. The village was founded by the Arabs, however, at a date that has not been determined with certainty. The Muslims first settled at Guaro Viejo (Old Guaro) and shortly afterward at present-day Guaro. It received the designation of “villa” (royal burgh) by decree of Felipe IV in 1614. Some years later, in 1648, this king wished to pay for certain services performed for the crown by Juan Chumacero Sotomayor Carrillo de la Vega, so the villa of Guaro was converted to a county and that person became its first Count. Find out more at Visit Costa Del Sol
A new and Exciting TV Channel is coming “Which Holiday TV”
We are pleased to announce that a new and exciting TV channel is coming to the Internet and will be launched this coming autumn. Have a look at www.whichholiday.tv and join now, as you will have the advantage of finding out where the good deals are, and what the current holiday trends are, plus where to go for a great holiday
Scuba Dive?
In 2007 I had the pleasure of interviewing for television some lovely people who own and run a diving school on the south coast of Spain. They told me of some fantastic local diving spots off of the coast of Spain. Because this area is so rich for historic events because of its strategic location, there are many ships on which to dive that were either sunk during the second world war, or scuttled to cause havoc to enemy shipping in the area.
I’m not saying that if you have never dived before that you could simply rush out and dive on these sites straight away, But with the skilled dive masters that we know, you can certainly get well under way to seeing some of the fantastic sights there are to see off of the coast of Spain. for more details of diving in this area you can email me at davidwills177@gmail.com and I will pass your enquirey on to our dive training team.
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- Blue water colourful fish Alex enjoys the ocean views
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- Great ocean views from beneath the waves
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- This part of the Mediteranean is fascinating as well as beautiful
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