As far as the world beauty is concerned the gardens are surely the crown jewels. The beauty, the style, the plant combination and most of all the history that hides behind them make the gardens unique by nature and purpose. Discover with us the most spectacular gardens of Andalusia. El jardín Grande, Casa de Pilatos, Sevilla In the garden of a 15th-century palace that combines late-medieval Gothic and Mudejar style with the innovations of the Renaissance, you’ll find ‘ the Big Garden’. First a palace orchard, with the arrival of the Renaissance it was converted into an archaeological garden with […]

Andalucia is the largest of Spain’s 17 autonomous regions and it’s the one which evokes the most powerful images of a country famed for its flamenco, fiestas, bullfighting and raw passion. Would you like to know more about Andalusia? Then read this article about the most interesting facts about Spain’s most beautiful and historic region. Did you know that Sevillanas isn’t pure flamenco? It’s a Spanish dance that originated in Castile, not Seville, as the name might suggest and it used to be a courting dance. It’s different from flamenco because it’s strictly choreographed, performed in pairs or groups and set to a 3/4 or […]

Costa del Sol is one of Europe’s top golf destinations attracting many golfers from all over Europe. With the Malaga Airport as a gateway to over 60 courses, Costa del Sol became an ideal place for golfing weekends and a golf breaks. The most tourists are coming from northern Europe who make the most of the budget airline and head down to the south of Spain for a few days where they rent a car and play several courses over a few days or book a hotel for a couple of days. With over 300 days of sunshine a year […]

Southern Spain is known for its festivals, fairs and celebration. Jerez de la Frontera is a city located in the province of Cadiz. Jerez is a city where sherry, flamenco and horses compete for top billing, but over these seven days in May the horses have no competition (even if the fair does also involve plenty of sherry and flamenco). One of Andalusia’s biggest festivals, the Horse Fair attracts more than one million visitors and features music, dancing, bullfights and all kinds of horse competitions, from dressage through to polo. This year the fair will be held from May 11 until May 18. […]

Malaga has become an authentic City of Museums and a cultural reference not only in Andalusia but also throughout Spain and it is carving a niche for itself in the European scene. Currently, it has 36, some of them internationally renowned, such as the Picasso Museum, the Centre Pompidou Malaga or the Carmen Thyssen Museum Malaga. Today we are looking at some of the lesser-known but equally interesting museums in this city. Malaga Museum of Glass and Crystal The Glass and Crystal Museum is one of the hidden treasures of Malaga. This private collection is housed in a restored 18th […]

If you decide to venture in any Andalusian province, you will notice that they use many local slang words. For this reason, even if your level of Spanish is native, it can be difficult to hold a conversation. Therefore, today we bring you some basic expressions to help you follow conversations with a little more ease. 1. Mi arma “My soul” (love) Arma, which means “weapon”, actually means alma (soul). The “L” is replaced by an “R” in this accent. Mi arma is an expression used in everyday conversation and is a term of affection. It is used mostly in the city of Seville. Eg. […]

The capital of the Costa del Sol has endless resources; sea, sun, culture and a unique environment. The essence of its history is felt and lived in its streets, making Malaga a unique and special city. Today we propose a series of activities to get to know Malaga for free. Castle of Gibralfaro If you want to take in some beautiful views of the city, head to the fourteenth century Castle of Gibralfaro. The view is ready made for Instagram. From here, you can walk along the wall that connects the castle with the gardens, fountains and beautiful courtyard of […]

We have chosen 5 of the most typical and picturesque villages in the province of Malaga, those where you can breathe fresh air, tranquillity and charm in every corner. Mijas Town Steep little streets always pristine whitewashed, colourful flowerpots overflowing with geraniums, fabulous viewpoints on the mountains and the sea, small houses sitting between pine trees and palm trees … It is easy to guess why Mijas Town is properly a must. Benalmádena Town Away from Benalmádena’s port and large buildings we move to its original centre, “the old town.” The understated and cosmopolitan charm of this town can be […]

Benalmádena during the day has a reputation for being a quiet place to enjoy the sun and the beach, but also a place of reference on the Costa del Sol for nightlife. There you will find a great variety of bars and clubs for all musical tastes. After a relaxing day on the beach and enjoying a tourist route visiting the essential sites of Benalmádena, know the nightlife may be the best option to end the day. The best way to familiarize you with the atmosphere is to let yourself be carried away by the centre of the town. This […]