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Claudia C in the Port of Caronte, France
2008-06-24 17:05:00 Ages ago I posted a picture of the Claudia C in Malaga as she entered the harbour! Well here's another as she strains at the bit to leave the Port of Caronte in France! Maybe she felt slighted amongst the yuppie yachts and expressions of wealth that zoomed past all day on the Canal de Caronte!Next Port Fos Sur Mer!More articles can be found at The Mariners Tales
Andalucian Villages - Alameda
2008-06-09 23:02:00 Located 85km from Malaga in the Antequera region of Malaga province close to the boarder with Cordoba and Seville provinces is the pretty Andalucian village of Alameda. The landscape around the village is mostly flat and covered in an abundance of olive groves. The history of the village days back to 2,500 BC during the Chalcolithic or ...
Yacht charter in Marbella and Puerto Banus
2008-06-07 00:09:00 Some of the most luxurious yachts can be chartered from Marbella and Puerto Banus. Known throughout the world as being the playground of the rich and famous, Marbella and Puerto Banus attract visitors from all around the globe, and offers every luxury available including motor and sailboat charters around the Mediterranean. The busy marinas at Marbella and ...
Luxury Car Hire in Marbella and Puerto Banus
2008-06-05 17:31:00 If you are lucky enough to be holidaying in Marbella or Puerto Banus, and you fancy a bit of luxurious motoring, there are some great places to hire that sleek Ferrari, Lamborghini, Bentley or Aston Martin. Even Rolls-Royce´s with chauffeurs can be hired, and luxury car hire companies are always happy to put out the red ...
La Zagaleta, Marbella ? Paradise on Earth
2008-06-04 22:47:00 La Zagaleta, situated on the Ronda road close to Marbella, is arguably the most prestigious residential real estate development in Europe. Situated 400 metres above sea level and only 10km from the coast, this beautiful estate covers 2,000 acres, and boasts incredible views of the sea and surrounding Serrania de Ronda mountains and countryside. Building ...
Terral Music Festival Update
2008-06-04 13:52:00 Following my earlier article regarding the Terral music festival the concert by Lou Reed as part of the festival in Málaga will be held at the the Cervantes Theatre on the 21st June The event organizers has been looking for a for a larger venue but it has now been confirmed that the concert ...
The Donkey Sanctuary ? a great family day out.
2008-06-04 10:05:00 El Refugio del Burrito is not only a safe haven for maltreated donkeys, it is also gives the visitors the chance to experience one of Andalucia´s most beautiful inland areas. Having rescued donkeys from all over Europe, this fascinating sanctuary at Fuente de la Piedra, has been rescuing and caring for donkeys since 2001, and is ...
St Bernabé Festival and Fair. A Great Time To Visit Marbella
2008-06-03 09:33:00 There are many reasons why a trip to Marbella should be on your list of places to visit in Andalucia, from its famous beaches to its outstanding nightlife this popular city located on the Costa del Sol has something to offer everyone. A trip is a must but when a good time to visit; well the ...
Venta splendour at Mijas-Golf
2008-05-31 09:47:00 In my mind there are two types of venta ? those which suffer identity crises, and should really be something else like, perhaps stables, or somebody´s front room, and those which are proper ´ventas´, and may be basic on the inside, but serve quality food at fantastic prices. Venta la Morena and Hoyo 19, both on ...
Andalucian Villages - Faraján
2008-05-28 08:57:00 The village of Faraján is located just 25kms from the beautiful Andalucian town of Ronda in the stunning the Alto Genal area of the Ronda region in the Malaga province The village sits in some of the most magnificent landscape that Andalucia has to offer. The area around the village is covered in ravines, peaks ...
Marbella´s June Feria ? the best in Andalucia
2008-05-26 09:28:00 Passion, colour and noise are the first things to hit the senses as you approach the annual Feria de San Bernabé in Marbella. The pride of the local people during feria week is wonderful to see ? the women showing off their beautiful flamenco dresses as they perch side-saddle behind the elegant horsemen in ...
Terral Music Festival 2008 - Malaga
2008-05-24 09:56:00 The famous Malaga concert venue of the Cervantes theatre s playing host to one of the best music festivals of 2008 The Terral festival 2008 begins on the 25th June and runs to the 21st July and during this time there will be selection of some of the best pop, rock jazz and contemporary soul, ...
Beach Bar heaven in Marbesa
2008-05-23 09:09:00 Having sampled the food in many of Marbella´s chiringuitos, four of the finest beach bars are all located along one street in Marbesa. Situated just 1km west of Cabopino, Marbesa is one of Marbella´s more desirable suburbs, and enjoys a beautiful beachside location. The Triana The Triana is the first chiringuito you will come to on the ...
Andalucian Villages - Jimera de Líbar
2008-05-21 09:18:00 Located 26km from Ronda in the heart of the River Guadiaro valley is the pretty little Andalucian village of Jimera de Líbar . The landscape around the village is a magnificent blend of evergreen oaks, cork oaks and brush . Olive trees and grain fields The village itself has two population centers: the village ...
Sphereing ? the lastest craze to hit the Costa del Sol
2008-05-19 11:01:00 If you fancy rolling down a hill at speeds of up to 30mph in a sphere ball, then Sphere Mania is well worth a visit. Situated at La Quinta Driving Range, in Marbella, next to the golf club, Sphere Mania opened in mid-April, and has enjoyed fantastic success since the first day. To enjoy sphereing you ...
Andalucian Villages - Cortes de la Frontera
2008-05-15 10:22:00 Located in the westernmost part of the province of Málaga, where it borders the the province of Cádiz you can find the beautiful Andalucian village of Cortes de la Frontera. In the area you will find the stunning Los Alcornocales (170,000 hectares) and Sierra de Grazalema (50,000 hectares) Nature Parks which makes this village ...
Irish fun at O´Grady´s, Puerto Banus
2008-05-10 09:40:00 Puerto Banus is famous for its fabulous bars, clubs and restaurants, but one that stands out from the crowd is O´Grady´s Irish Bar. This amazing Port, where O?Grady?s has a prime location just behind Luis Vuitton, is the hub of Puerto Banus?s thriving pub and club nightlife. Offering simply the best of everything, in a ...
Andalucian Villages - Parauta
2008-05-09 09:39:00 The tiny little village of Parauta is a must for the lovers of nature, it is located on the border of the Guadalhorce valley region and the Western Costa del Sol some 105km from Malaga. It lies in a beautiful location in the southern Oreganal mountain range, close to the Parque Natural de ...
The Botanical and Historical Garden of La Concepcion, Malaga
2008-05-08 09:27:00 One of the most beautiful and important tropical gardens in Spain and one of the best in Europe lies just to the north of the city of Malaga. The origins of La Concepcion can be traced back to the merging of several estates, home to citrus, olive and almond trees and possibly vines, too. ...
Andalucian Villages - Casarabonela
2008-05-07 09:39:00 The beautiful village of Casarabonela is located in the north west area of the Guadalhorce Valley , and is just 48km from Malaga. The village is a perfect example of the traditional white washed villages that can be seen across Andalucia. The landscape surrounding the village is dominated by the magnificent Alcaparaín (1,200 ...
Happy Divers Marbella and IDC College the best dive centre on the coast.
2008-05-06 09:25:00 Situated directly next to the beach at the Atalaya Park Hotel, close to San Pedro, Happy Divers Marbella and IDC College has been professionally managed and run by Peter Deth since 1996. The other site - Happy Divers Marbella Port -is situated in the leisure harbour close to the centre of the town, ...
The Asparagus Festival of Sierra de Yeguas
2008-05-04 18:25:00 Driving into the little town of Sierra de Yeguas a few kilometres from Campillos, we were greeted with the graceful statue of a white horse at its entrance. For Sierra de Yeguas literally means ?Mountain range of the Fillies?, or female horses. A picturesque name for a very charming village, though it sounds much better ...
Superb photographic exhibition at the Casa Museo, Mijas Pueblo
2008-05-02 18:38:00 Being lucky enough to live near Mijas Pueblo, it is true to say that some of the best exhibitions, ferias and festivals take place in the village, without us even realising it. Local artist and photographer, Julia de Vere Mcllroy, who has lived in the pueblo for 8 years, is currently displaying her work at the ...
29th Culture Week In Benagalbón
2008-05-02 10:57:00 Benagalbón is located 2kms inland from the coastal town of Rincón de la Victoria in the Axarquia region of the Malaga Province. Between 26th April and the 4th May the Town Public Library and the Department of Culture at the Rincón de la Victoria Town Hall is arranging their 29th Culture Week The week ...
Two Great Concerts At The Málaga Municipal Auditorium
2008-05-01 09:51:00 Lovers of Spanish music can look forward on the 10th May to a concert by one of the best Spanish Rock./Pop acts on the scene today. The band is called Pereza and they will be at the Málaga Municipal Auditorium on the 10th during a tour ‘Aproximaciones’ whis the name of their latest album which was ...
Luscious Lizarran, Fuengirola
2008-04-30 09:37:00 Mijas-Costa is an area blessed with great restaurants and tapas bars, but one of the best is undoubtedly, Lizarran, close to Dunnes Stores on the outskirts of Fuengirola. At first glance, the attractive traditional exterior looks a little out of sorts with its surroundings ? Lizarran is 50 metres from the Waitrose/Iceland store, on the other ...
Andalucian Villages - Igualeja
2008-04-29 09:36:00 Located 142 km from Malaga at the entrance to the stunning Ronda Mountains is the charming Andalucian village of Igualeja. The village is located at the near to the source of the River Genal and River Seco and is surrounded by some of the most beautiful countryside in Andalucia. The landscape is a mix of ...
Ciclo de cine frances en Malaga
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Finest Indian cuisine at the Raj-Doot!
2008-04-28 09:36:00 One of the most well established and popular Indian Restaurants on the Costa del Sol and in the UK is the Raj Doot in the centre of Fuengirola. With four other restaurants in Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester and Dublin, the Raj Doot name is expanding rapidly, and the owners were the first to introduce tandoori ...
Ciclo de cine frances en Malaga
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Religious And Food Festivals in Andalucia - A Diverse Choice
2008-04-27 09:35:00 Festivals form a major part of the Spanish lifestyle. They find a whole host of reasons to celebrate from deep routed religious traditions to modern day music festivals. The month of April sees two completely different celebrations in two of Andalucia?s towns From 22 to 27 April, a very traditional and interesting festival takes place when the ...
Benalmadena or Bust ? The Torrequebrada Casino Hotel
2008-04-26 09:35:00 Situated only 12km from Malaga Airport, and enjoying a beautiful seafront location, is the Torrequebrada Casino Hotel, in Benalmadena-Costa. The Torrequebrada Casino first opened on April 1st, 1979, and continues to be one of the main tourist centres on the Costa del Sol, and one of the best equipped resorts with the widest array of ...
Ciclo de cine frances en Malaga
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Andalucian Villages - Ojen
2008-04-25 09:35:00 Located just 10km from the bustting city of Marbella you will find the pretty inland village of Ojén . The stunning village has the advantage of been close to the vast amenities that Marbella and the coast have to offer ,but at the same time it has the isolation of inland isolation. The village lies in ...
Cudeca Walkathon - Get Walking For Charity
2008-04-24 09:34:00 If you are feeling fit and want to help a good cause then the Sunset Beach Hotel Promenade and the Benalmadena Promenade is the place for you to head on the 11th May 2008. On this day the cancer charity Cudeca is organizing their Annual Walkathon to raise funds to aid their programs and this year ...
Costa del Sol Markets
2008-04-23 09:32:00 Is leather your bag? Do you pine for treen? Or is yours a material world? Goods such as these and many others, including the best of local seasonal fruit and vegetables, are available every day of the week at a variety of open-air markets held along the Costa. It is common to find antiques jostling ...
Andalucian Villages - Benadalid
2008-04-22 09:38:00 The tiny Andalucia village of Benadalid is located in the the River Genal valley , some 25 km from Ronda. Surrounded by some of the most stunning landscape that Andalucia has to offer This little Andalucian village may be small but if you are interested in traditional Spain, it is well worth a visit This history ...
Views of Andalucia from a hot air balloon
2008-04-21 09:44:00 There is no better way to appreciate the stunning scenery of Andalucia than by taking a hot air balloon ride over the countryside.Not for the faint-hearted, but an adventure you will always cherish, this is undoubtedly a great holiday experience. Balloon flights are available all year round, weather permitting, and two of the most popular trips ...
Andalucian Villages - Sedella
2008-04-20 10:00:00 Located in the north east stunning La Axarquía region of the Malaga province where it meets the province of Granada you find the small Andalucian village of Sedella. It is 54kms from the provincial capital of Malaga and just 23kms from Valez Malaga , the capital of the La Axarquía region this ...
Marbella, Malaga Car Rentals
2008-04-19 13:07:00 The First Car Group offers the newest cars at the best prices on the Costa del Sol. Weekly rentals starting at only 94 Euros/week.
THE PINSAPO OR SPANISH SILVER SPIR
2008-04-19 11:19:00 The pinsapo or Abies pinsapo Bois its more official name, is one of the most emblematic fir trees in Southern Spain. This tree was first scientifically catagolized in 1837 by the Swiss botanist Charles Edmond Boissier (1810-1885). The tree can grow up to 30 metres tall and has a near regular conical shape with a ...
Sex and escorts in Marbella and Puerto Banus
2008-04-18 20:43:00 Many come to the Costa del Sol and Marbella for the sun, beaches and the golf. But one of the things that makes Marbella more interesting is the abundance of escorts, call girls, sex, and brothels. Many golfers end their night out at the Navy Bar in Puerto Banus. This is a normal night club ...
Superb sailing at Sotogrande
2008-04-18 09:30:00 Established in 1989 in the Sotogrande´s impressive Marina, The Sailing School (Escuela de Vela), is one of the best in the area. Having grown and improved every year, this prestigious school belongs to the Royal Yacht Club, Sotogrande and The Spanish Sailing Federation. We took four children for sailing lessons, and the tuition was excellent. Sotogrande ...
Andaluian Villages - Macharaviaya
2008-04-17 10:34:00 Located 25 kilometres from Vélez Málaga and 27 from Malaga in the La Axarquía region of Malaga Province is the tiny little village of Macharaviaya This tiny village dates from 1542 although there was a Moorish arming community at the location before then. It was this farming community that the name of the village comes ...
Go wild in Marbella
2008-04-16 09:25:00 Specialising in outdoor activities and adventures around the Costa del Sol, Born to be Wild has been established in Marbella for over ten years, and attracts fun-seekers from all over Andalucia. What I love about these trips is that they teach adults and children the importance of respecting the countryside, and provide a fun-filled adventure at ...
Andalucian Villages - Carratraca
2008-04-15 10:00:00 Located in the northern part of the Guadalhorce valley region where it borders the Antequera region 56 km from Ronda ,the small Andalucian village of Carratraca sits surrounded by some of the most stunning landscape that Andalucia including the magnificent Alcaparaín mountain range, the smaller but equally beautiful Baños and Aguas ranges which ...
Malaga 3 - Sporting 2
2008-04-13 14:03:00 "Toca sufrir (mucho)"Alineación: Roberto, Sastre, Gerard (Kike Mateo), Jorge, Cámara, Matabuena (Omar), Ivan Hernandez, Michel, Diego Castro, Pedro, Bilic (Hidalgo)Malaga 3 - Sporting 20-1 Diego Castro '151-1 Baha `162-1 Hidalgo '563-1 Gerardo '703-2 Hidalgo '92Primera parte igualadaEl Málaga y el Sporting salieron a tantearse e intentar desarrollar su juego. Ninguno de los dos equipos despreció el balón y ambos buscaron conducir el juego en todo momento, lo que se tradujo en una pelea en el centro del campo para dominarlo.Ante esa tesitura, el Sporting optó por conducir el juego buscando pases largos al desmarque por las bandas ante un Málaga que ya habÃa probado a Roberto. Y asÃ, en el minuto 15, un pase largo de Michel llega a un Pedro que corre desmarcandose, controla el balón y una vez dentro del área mete un pase de la muerte que caza Diego Castro y empuja a gol.Poco duró la ventaja en el marcador, ya que nada más sacar el Málaga lleva la pelota hasta el bord...
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Zahara de la Sierra ? a peach of a pueblo!
2008-04-13 09:23:00 Most visitors to Andalucia have heard of the famous pueblos blancos ? the beautiful white towns which are dotted around the countryside, but in my opinion, Zahara de la Sierra is the most breathtaking. Situated between Ronda and Seville, this quaint village with only 1,500 residents, clings perilously to the hillside with the deep, blue reservoir ...
Transylvanian Philharmonic Orchestra At The Cervantes Theatre
2008-04-12 10:47:00 The city of Malaga has for many years been the setting for many a wonderful cultural event and the city has many venues where you can enjoy a whole host of events from pop concerts to traditional flamenco displays. One of the best venues is the fabulous Cervantes Theatre and on the 29th April 2008 this ...
The Mijas-Playa Restaurant
2008-04-11 10:19:00 One of the most established and popular restaurants along the Costa del Sol is the Mijas-Playa, situated on the beach front at La Cala de Mijas. With a fabulous sea front terrace and a beautiful interior restaurant, this is a stunning location for a restaurant. The fantastic Vu´s Bar is situated above the restaurant and diners ... |



