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Alora

The town of Alora is situated just north of Malaga and close to Antequera. Alora is a typical pueblo blanco a white washed village there is a ruin of a magnificent castle which has a fascinating history, Alora castle was built by the Phoenicians and subsequently expanded by the Romans. In the 5th century the castle was destroyed by the Visigoths, only to be rebuilt by the Moors, Properties here are excellent value.

Antequera

Antequera is a medieval market town which is known as heart of Andalucia because of it’s central location between Malaga, Granada, Sevilla and Cordoba. The town has excellent motorway access and is approximately 45 minutes from Malaga airport and Granada airport and about 5 minutes from the new Antequera airport which is due to be completed in the next few years. Antequera is only 1 hour drive to the coast, this has made it very popular with people looking to buy inland but still close to the cost and all it facilities. To the north of Malaga province in Andalucia, 19km from Antequera is the Laguna de Fuente de Piedra, a famous beautiful lagoon. The largest natural lake in the Iberian Peninsula at 2.7km wide and 6.5km long, it is a haven for birds with over 170 different species recorded here.
Apart from its abundant aquatic birds, it is well known for its flamingo population, the second largest colony of these birds in Europe after the French Camargue region and the only inland site on the continent where they breed. In spring flamingos flock here in their thousands to reproduce, attracted by the water's high salt content and the fact that it is shallow.

Benalmadena

Benalmádena is a town and municipality in the province of Málaga, part of the autonomous community of Andalucía in southern Spain. The municipality is situated approximately 12 km to the west of the city of Málaga, on the southern coast between Torremolinos and Fuengirola, in the heart of the Costa del Sol and Alhaurín de la Torre in the North. It has a population of approximately 53,000 residents, but also caters for a large number of tourists. In contemporary times, along with the rest of the Costa del Sol area it has become an important tourist destination. The municipality has been subject to an unprecedented urban expansion in recent years with many new buildings and homes built, sometimes causing environmental degradation. The origin of the name is unknown; the most common suggestion is that it derives from the Arabic binaa al-medina, or "city building". Alternatively, Madena may be the name of a person or family. Benalmadena has both a traditional Spanish village and a modern, coastal, tourist area.

Benavista

In 1456 Estepona and Benavista was reclaimed by Spain from the moors and from this moment on the history of the town was fully recorded. The instability of this historical period meant that a year later it was re-conquered by King Henry V of Castile, who ordered the building of the Castle of San Luis. Later on the coastal area was further fortified by the construction of an additional two watch-towers as an increased defense against the attacks of sea-going marauders and pirates. Just a few miles down the motorway from Benavista you will find Marbella here you will find excellent restaurants and bars. The old town is hidden away and retains some of its medieval charm and has some of the finest shops and café bars. The exclusive Puerto Banus, six miles (10km) west, is where you will find the casino and the seriously large yachts. Those visitors who drive just a few miles inland to the villages in the hills around Ronda will discover a Spain completely untouched by tourism, with village markets and tapas bars to be explored.

 Cadiz

Cadiz is not only the oldest city in the Western Europe, but it is also the most southern y. The city is situated on the Bay of Cadiz and surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean. It is joined to the rest of the Peninsula by a narrow isthmus. The coastline of the province of Cadiz runs 260 km. and have countless beaches of fine, white sand and crystal clear water. Students appreciate its milder climate thanks to its proximity to the sea, with an average temperature of 17 C and around 300 days of sunshine per year! Cadiz is a city with university flair and its people are welcoming and friendly. The population is about 150,000 inhabitants. The city has many beaches: the new part of Cadiz city also has important sport facilities and cultural festivals like Carnaval and Semana Santa.

Calahonda

The resort of Calahonda is located just 10 minutes from Marbella and is an ideal place to find all the attractions in the Costa del Sol area. Calahonda was built as a resort in 1963 and has won many awards including one for “Best Spanish Urbanisation”. There was a lot of thought in designer and development of Calahonda as there is an abundance of grassy areas which makes the Urbanisation very attractive.  One of the main attractions of Calahonda are the ten golf courses. The sandy beaches are clean and very popular with families, water spots and divers. There are sport and leisure complexes where you can play tennis, badminton and workout in the state of the art gym. The commercial centre some fantastic facilities including bowling and cinemas, shop and Boutiques. There are also local traditional Spanish “flea” markets held in the towns and villages surrounding Calahonda. Here you will find authentic gift ideas such as jewellery, leather goods and local arts & crafts. They love to haggle and you could bag yourself a bargain! There are over 45 restaurants and cafe bars to be found offering all types of cuisine. You will also find a range of restaurants, bars and cafés at the Cabopino Marina. Calahonda has a thriving night life with several nightclubs, some of which put on live entertainment.

 Coin

Coín village is located in the Valle del Guadalhorce at the foot of the Sierra de Mijas This village is knee-deep in history and has roots that pre-date its Roman occupation. The town was given a new lease of life by the Moors after it had been abandoned during the time of the Visigoths. Coin is popular with tourist due to its proximity to Malaga Airport and Marbella.　Coin has a large settlement of ex-pats and it has its own Foreign Resident’s Department where foreigners can get information and advice about living in this part of Spain. When you visit Coin you will be amassed at the vast amount of fountains dotted around the village. The fountains were used for drinking water until recently. Coin has some beautiful churches and rare Spanish architecture. The San Juan church is one of the largest in the province of Malaga and has been adopted as a national monument.　This beautiful white washed village with its narrow streets is where you will find lots of family-owned businesses selling a range of items from art & crafts to computers and cameras. There is a market every Sunday which is very popular with locals and tourist. Visit one of the many bars and try the fantastic tapas and wines on offer.

Colmenar

Colmenar is situated on the most westerly point of La Axarquia only 35 km from Malaga. Colmenar is a real mountain retreat enjoying all the charm of inland Spain. At the beginning of the 19th century Colmenar was the administrative headquarters of a district comprising the Axarquia villages of Alfarnate, Alfarnatejo, Almachar, El Borge, Cutar, Periana and Riogordo, as well as Casabermeja.

Duquesa

Duquesa, known as Puerto de la Duquesa, is one of the Costa del Sol’s best kept secrets. Nestled between two clean blue flag beaches complete with beach bars, the port of Duquesa seems a million miles away from the hustle and bustle you would normally expect from the Costa del Sol. Duquesa is unspoilt and as yet not been exploited by the package holiday companies. People are attracted to Duquesa as it has a lot more natural scenery than other resorts found in the Costa del Sol. There are restrictions in place to prevent too many holiday developments from being built to keep the area manageable whilst providing all the services you would expect on holiday. The area to the west of the marina, known as Castillo de la Duquesa, this was renowned for producing a paste known as "Garum" during the Roman period. The paste was made from fermented fish and was known as "Gentleman’s Relish". The port boasts a wide choice of amenities including a supermarket, shops and a wide choice of affordable, top class restaurants which include Chinese, Thai, Italian, English and not forgetting Spanish cuisine. There's also a great Italian ice cream shop as well as many boutiques and numerous bars. Across the road from the Marina is situated Duquesa Golf and Country Club which has some fantastic facilities. There are no nightclubs or discos in Duquesa which makes it an ideal spot for families with young children and couples on a romantic getaway. The evenings are very low key and nights are spent walking and taking in the town’s or sitting down to some good food and fine wine. For the clubbers amongst you Marbella is just a short journey from Duquesa.

El Paraiso

El Paraiso is an urbanised area located west of Marbella in the Costa del Sol. It is approximately 10 minutes drive from the centre of Marbella it has all the amenities and facilities one would expect, so no need to travel too far for that bottle of Rioja. El Paraiso is noted for its wellbeing clinic. El Paraiso is a fantastic place for spot minded people. There is 18 whole golf course, tennis club and a lawn bowling club. Or why not relax on the beach it’s only a short walk away. There are no discos or nightclubs within El Paraiso the evenings are typically spent strolling through the area and ending the evening with some delicious food, fine local wine within the friendly locals. If you are looking for a lively evening that includes discos and nightclubs, the marina at nearby Puerto Banus is the place to go.Many other attractions including parks, quaint squares and historic buildings can be found in the Old Town area of Marbella. Puerto Banus has a marine observatory and a multiplex cinema, showing films in several languages. Not forgetting the shops, boutiques and fabulous restaurants.

Estepa

The town of Estepa is situated 24km east of Osuna is famous for two very different reasons. It is best known for its biscuits known as polvorones and mantecados which are bakers for Christmas and which are eaten across this region of Andalucía. Its other claim to fame is the mass suicide 2,200 years ago, when in 208 BCE Roman invaders found that the entire population of what was then a small but important outpost of Carthage had torched their homes and killed themselves rather than be overrun by the Romans.

Estepona

Estepona is the Costa del Sol's most westerly resort and lies 75 km from Malaga airport at the foot of the Sierra Bermeja Mountains. The village of Estepona started life as a fishing village has developed as a mainly Spanish resort and has managed to avoid too many high rise hotels and apartment blocks that you find closer to Malaga. Estepona has a much more authentic atmosphere than many of the other resorts of on the Costa del Sol with typical Andalucian whitewashed houses decorated with flowers. The people of Estepona are very proud of there town, and the houses are whitewashed and painted every year.

Fuengirola

Fuengirola is located on the Costa del Sol originally a fishing village. Fuengirola is now a popular resort for holiday maker and home to numerous nationalities. Fuengirola has magnificent beaches which make it very popular with the holiday makers. Possessing a long tourist tradition, this town in the province of Málaga, and offers wide range of services which includes restaurants, golf courses, leisure parks, hotel complexes and a Zoo. Fuengirola has managed to preserve a great many remains left behind by the peoples who inhabited the city in ancient times, such as the Roman baths and villa or the Arab castle of Sohail.

Guadalmina

Guadalmina is a beach resort situated close to Puerto Banus and Marbella. The nearest town to Guadalmina is San Pedro de Alcantara. Many believe that San Pedro and Guadalmina was a Greek town called Mainake; others believe they were part of a Roman town named Salduba. Thousand of golfers flock here every year to enjoy the 36 hole course that Guadalmina has to offer. The golf club in Guadalmina is the second oldest on the Costa del Sol making this a golfers paradise. Guadalmina has some fabulous shops you maybe looking to buy some Jewellery, perfume or maybe just window shop then the shops in Guadalmina have everything to offer. You can relax on the beach and enjoy a glass of sangria, and don’t forget the fantastic night life Puerto Banus and Marbella are only five minutes down the road and has some of the finest bars and restaurants on the coast.

Humilladero

Humilladero is in Antequera country, and has two types of landscape. One is the undulating hilly area around the urban centre of Carvajales, while the other is the mountainous area whose highest peak are over 60meters, covered in pine trees with a recreation area including BBQ areas.
The origins of the town dates back to a very specific 1618, the year inscribed on the base of the Cross of Humilladero that stands at the entrance, but there is some evidence to suggest that the town is almost two centuries older. Local legend claims that the Catholic Monarchs stopped at this spot to pray on their way to conquer Granada. Some historians insist that the urban centre grew up around the "El Convento," which housed the first inhabitants of Humilladero. Humilladero is a town and municipality in the province of Malaga, part of the autonomous community of Andalucía in southern Spain. The municipality is situated on the border of the province of Seville and 78 kilometers from the city of Malaga. It has a population of approximately 3000 residents. The natives are called Humilladero or Gatos.  The region’s beautiful countryside is rapidly being discovered as more and more discerning buyers turn away from the crowded Costas in search of peace and tranquility amongst the mountains, lakes and olive groves of this wonderful inland province.Las Chapas

Las Chapas

Las Chapas is a district of east Marbella and is situated between Cabopino and Elviria. Las Chapas is most famous for the avenidas of Hacienda Las Chapas, which contain some of the largest and most exclusive villas in East Marbella and indeed the Costa del Sol .Las Chapas close to some lovely beaches, including Cabopino and Marbella ..Las Chapas is a well managed community with 24 hour security, and benefits from its close proximity to Marbella. Las Chapas is very popular with people interested in purchasing luxury villas in Spain, and has long been popular with people who are considering buying property in Spain. The area has also proven popular with investors in Spanish property, with people investing in property in Las Chapas to take advantage of the good rental income from property here and from capital growth in property purchased in Las Chapas. Las Chapas has several supermarkets and general stores where you will find the essential day-to-day holiday items you need. Shopaholics can enjoy a serious day of retail therapy in nearby Elviria. It has two shopping centres which offer items such as clothing, jewellery, watches, sunglasses, toys, pottery, linen, souvenirs and footwear. To the east of Las Chapas is the Marbella Golden Mile which is renowned for its designer fashion boutiques and expensive stores.Malaga

Malaga is the capital of the Costa del Sol and has opened a new Museum in honor of its most famous local Picasso. Malaga is also a fantastic place for shopping and restaurants. Fish (pescaito) is undoubtedly the star here. All along the coast in one direction or another fish is KING of the cuisine. Fried is the most popular way to eat fish, but that of course is not the only way to appreciate this Mediterranean delicacies.

Marbella

The Marbella municipality extends from Cabopino to Guadalmina it’s coastline covers some 26 kilometres of sunny beaches. One important area not to miss is the Old Town of Marbella, With its narrow streets and tiny squares surround the Orange Square (Plaza los Naranjos) and the majestic main church 'Iglesia de la Encarnacion' where bougainvillas and geraniums add their colorful counterpoint to blazing white lime washed facades and the worn stones of the once powerful Muslim castle.

 Mijas

Mijas is a town and municipality in the province of Málaga, in Andalucia, southern Spain. It is a typically Andalucian white-washed village located at a mountain side about 450 m above sea level, in the heart of the Costa del Sol region. There are some local history museums and many souvenir shops, Mijas also has seven golf courses including La Cala Resort the biggest golf resort in Spain. Like much of this coast, it continues to grow. A famous hotel in the village of Mijas known as Tamisa, relates back to ancient times. The history of the name ‘Tamisa’ dates back to the year 600 A.D. when the Tartessians founded the village of Mijas. The original name for the village was ‘Tamisa’, which subsequently changed to ‘Mixa’ and finally to ‘Mijas’ as it is known today.

Mollina

Approximately 40 minutes from Malaga Airport, you will find town of Antequera. Just 10 minutes down the road and you will find yourself on the outskirts of Mollina. In this peacefull town you will find all amenities are close at hand with a selection of shops, friendly bars, inexpensive restaurants, banks, and medical facilities.

Montefrio

Located off the tourist trail in the northwestern corner of Granada province near the Cordoba border, you will find this friendly village enjoys one of the region's most striking settings, with one of its churches perched on top of a bare rocky pinnacle, overlooking the town and its surrounding hillsides clothed in olive groves. Down in the centre of town is the pantheon-style Iglesia de la Encarnación, which has a huge domed roof and was designed in the 18th century by the acclaimed neoclassical architect Ventura Rodríguez. Although the church no longer holds services, there is a small history museum inside it, the Centro de Intepretación La Centinela, with interactive displays on the former castle, the church and the conflict between the Muslims and the Christians in 15th-century Granada. It's open Monday to Friday from 12pm to 2pm.

Osuna

Osuna is home to some fine mansions dating from the 16th to 18th centuries. In earlier times, the town first came to prominence as the Roman Urso and several bronze tablets from this period are on display in Madrid's Archeological Museum. Several of the town's most impressive buildings can be found on the hilltop overlooking the town, The university which was founded in 1548 is just one, and the lavish 16th century Colegiata which contains a wealth of fine art collected by the Duques de Osuna. Opposite here is the Convento de la Encarnación which is a museum of mainly religious art and artefacts and beautiful old tiles.

 Puente Genil

Puente Genil is a village in the Spanish province of Córdoba, situated about 45 miles (70 km) from the city of Córdoba. It has a population of 28,139 (13,922 male, 14,217 female). The name comes from the bridge over the river Genil. The village is an agricultural centre, also known for its semana santa celebration, contracted in the local vernacular to "mananta".

Puerto Banus

Puerto José Banús, more commonly known as Puerto Banús is a marina in Marbella Spain on the Costa del Sol It was built in 1970 by José Banús, a local property developer, as a luxury marina and shopping complex for the jet-set and the rich and famous. The focal point of Puerto Banus is the marina. It has berths for 915 boats, including those of the King of Saudi Arabia and several of the world's wealthiest individuals. Behind the harbor lie streets filled with bars, boutiques and nightclubs. Behind the main square is a vast El Corte Inglés department store. The marina has slips for boats and ships from 8 to 50 meters. Its surface area is 15 hectares, and its depth ranges from 3 to 6 meters within the marina, with 7.5 meters at its entrance. There is beach on each side of the marina. Many of the yachts moored within can enjoy an unobstructed view of La Concha Mountain, one of the coast's landmarks.

San Pedro

San Pedro Alcantara is situated on a plain of the same name, along the Costa del Sol, close to Marbella The south boundary of the town is marked by the coast consisting of a string of beaches starting with that of Puerto Banus and continuing in a westerly direction to those of Nueva Andalucía, San Pedro Alcantara and on to Guadalmina. All the beaches are kept in very good condition and very clean. The beach at San Pedro is nearly 5km long and has been awarded a blue flag. The culture of San Pedro reflects the greater regional culture of southern Spain. However, because of its location on a fertile plain, the local cuisine is rich and features greater use of abundant local crops. San Pedro has the last summer fair (feria) in Andalucía which takes place in the second week in October. The fair lasts four days. On the penultimate day of the fair, a bull fight is held in celebration of Iberian culture. Traditionally, young debutante women who attend the bull fight wear pink blouses. If a bullfighter succeeds in quickly slaughtering a bull, the young women toss monogrammed handkerchiefs into the ring in the hopes that the bullfighter will call on them afterwards. Unlike most modern Spanish bullfights where much of the meat from slaughtered bulls is donated to charity, the carcasses of bulls which are slain during this fight are cremated in a bonfire at the end of the day. This ritual mirrors the pagan ceremonies performed by ancient Iberians.

Seville

According to legend, Sevilla was founded by Hercules and its origins are linked with the Tartessian civilization. It was called Hispalis under the Romans and Isbiliya with the Moors. Its high point in its history was following the discovery of America. The Romans governed the region for over six centuries and changed the town totally with buildings and roads. However the Muslim civilization had the most impact on the city. Their reign lasted for nearly 8 centuries from 711 until the catholic monarchs took over in 1492. Some of the city's most magnificent buildings stand as a legacy to this era. Today, with its 27 centuries of history, Sevilla is a modern city with a modern infrastructure and great conference facilities hosting large events like the World Exhibition Expo in 1992 and the Athletics World Championship in 1999.

Torremolinos

Torremolinos is located in the Province of Malaga in the Spanish region of Andalucía on the Costa del Sol. The sandy beaches of Torremolinos stretch over nine kilometres and is fantastic for water sports, with its mass of bars, restaurants and shop. If it is the night life you are looking for then Torremolinos is the place for you. Torremolinos was once a sleepy fishing village until the 60s when tourism and package holidays came along and transformed it into the biggest on the Costa del Sol. In the old part of the town, near the town hall the narrow cobbled streets, balconies bedecked with geraniums and tiny tapas bars give a flavour of Spanish life as it's still lived in the inland Andalucía pueblos. If shell fish is what floats your boat then visit the tapas bars you’ll be in for a real treat everything you could wish for from mussels, prawns, calarnare and not forgetting the fabulous chorizo and all at a ridiculously low price. Calle San Miguel is at the heart of the shopping centre - an attractive pedestrianised street flanked by shops and cafes. Even if you just want to window shop then this is a great place to sit and have a glass of sangria in one of the street cafe bars and watch the world go by. From Torremolinos you can take a leisurely stroll along the beach to Benalmadena stopping along the way in one of the many bars for a cup of coffee or maybe a refreshing Gin and tonic. Weather you live there or you are a holiday maker Torremolinos still has everything to offer

Villaneuva de Algaidas

Villanueva de Algaidas is a town and municipality in the province of Málaga, part of the autonomous community of Andalucía in southern Spain. The municipality is situated approximately 11 kilometres from Archidona, 30 from Antequera and 70 from the provincial capital. It has a population of approximately 4200 residents. The natives are called Algaideños. There are four villages in the province of Malaga are called "Villanueva": Villanueva de Algaidas, Villanueva del Rosario, Villanueva de Tapia,and Villanueva del Trabuco. All four are located in the north east of the province, the former two further to the north, between the municipal boundaries of Cuevas de San Marcos and Archidona and near the border with the province of Granada to the east; Villanueva del Rosario and Villanueva del Trabuco are in the north of the Axarquia region and are also next to Archidona and the province of Granada. These four villages were all built at the same time in the 18th century on the orders of Charles III as part of a plan to repopulate areas of Andalucia which were practically uninhabited and which, as a result, often served as highwaymen’s safe havens and lairs.

Villanueva de la Concepcion

The territory of Villanueva de la Concepcion is almost at the geographic centre of the province of Malaga and stretches from the foot of the Sierra del Torcal range to the Mountains of Malaga, but its topography is more closely identified with the Antequera region than with the latter mountains, although it is no doubt influenced by both. Thus, broad and fertile plains give way, sometimes rather abruptly, to very rugged country. Nevertheless, the lands of Villanueva de la Concepcion, dominated by the impressive mountain mass of El Torcal, yield prodigious quantities of olives, almonds and wheat. The territory of Villanueva de la Concepción was now depopulated but regained a certain importance when in the second half of the eighteenth century construction began on the Camino Real (Royal Road) that would link Málaga and Madrid. Along this road farm communities and farmhouses begin to appear that with time would evolve into the present town, which was issued an official charter as a Población Rural (Rural Settlement) on 3 November 1880, at practically the same time that the “new towns” that sprang up in the Antequera region during this era received the same treatment. The special treatment from which the new settlement benefited-exemption from taxes, and from military service for the young men who were entered on the census- favoured rapid population growth. After years of demands the Council of Government of the Assembly of Andalusia conferred upon Villanueva de la Concepción the status of Autonomous Local Entity on 25 February 1992, thus culminating, although not completely, the process of separation from the municipality of Antequera.