Mijas, the charming white village on the Costa del Sol
Just 30 kilometres from the capital of Málaga, Mijas is one of those white villages that knows how to preserve its essence despite the passing of the years and the enormous number of tourists who every day flood its streets attracted by its charms. The mixture of mountain and coastal villages makes this town a unique and charming place; narrow, steep streets, flowerpots with colourful flowers decorating the white walls of the buildings, and impressive views of the sea… The Arab layout that it conserves in its streets extends along the slope of the mountain range offering one of the […]
How to really enjoy the Malaga’s fair
Those who have already visited these parties will surely be dying to repeat. Those who still don’t know what Cartojal is, where Peña Juan Breva is, don’t know what the verdiales sound like, or haven’t tried a good chocolate waffle in the early morning to get your strength back, stay alert. 1. Know the program of festivities We recommend take a look at the City Council website to see what actions and activities they have prepared for this 2018 edition. You can also find extra information on the website of Malaga tourism. 2. The’night of the fires’ It’s one of […]
Plans for the whole family in the Costa del Sol
Costa del Sol offers us endless possibilities beyond its famous littoral. With its unique resources such as its gentle temperatures during the whole year, sun, nature, monuments… Where should we begin? Today we propose to you some plans so neither the youngest nor the oldest family members will get bored. There are so many warm days that this region of Andalusia boasts itself with, that discovering its natural wonders can result in an extremely pleasant surprise. An outing on top of a donkey in Sierra de las Nieves. If you go deep into the interior of the province, a few […]
MedPlaya, protagonist in the book “Torremolinos: from village to myth”
The magazine “Litoral”, founded in 1926 and dedicated to poetry, art and thought, has published a book with the Torremolinos City Council dedicated to the village of Torremolinos that reviews the recent history of this town on the Costa del Sol, a history that elevated it “from village to myth”. The 250-page book reviews the events and protagonists that from the 1930s onwards made Torremolinos a world reference in art, leisure and culture. This publication has numerous images and texts by more than 30 authors including Salvador Moreno Peralta, Estrella de Diego, Antonio Rivero Taravillo, Eugenio Chicano, Guillermo Busutil, Alfredo […]
MedPlaya, recognized by the Spanish Red Cross for its solidarity work
On 21 November, the Automobile Show of Malaga hosted the act of recognition for companies collaborating in the project “Corporate Social Challenge”, promoted by the Malaga Red Cross. The non-governmental organization decided to award MedPlaya for the projects in which it has participated from the Hotel Riviera de Benalmádena within the Employment Plan, such as collaboration through a non-labour training internship agreement for training courses, the management of the competency model of the job in the workplace insertion in the workshop “Job Offer” and the measurement of the itinerary in the participants in the workshop “Job Interview”. María Ledesma was […]
The best beaches of the Costa del Sol
We could spend days talking about the Costa del Sol and its beaches but we don’t want to bore you. That’s why we have prepared a list of the five best beaches of the Costa del Sol for you to enjoy magnificent days under the sun and under the Mediterranean Sea. Enjoy them! Carihuela Beach in Torremolinos When the Bajondillo beach is finished and even the Marina of Benalmadena we find the long beach Carihuela, with dark sand and sea usually calm, which stands out for the great name of bars and restaurants that are near it. In addition, its […]
How was Benalmádena some years ago?
When we think of Benalmádena we imagine its beach, its streets full of people, the swimming pool, the good climate, the buildings, etc. And in truth, during all its life the city has stood out for its beaches, but in a very different way from the way we do it today. Here you have a few pictures of Benalmadena and our hotels in Benalmadena and Torremolinos to observe the great change in the area.
8 amazing Instagram pictures of Costa del Sol
Many people know that the Costa del Sol, on the coast of Malaga, enjoys more than 300 days of sunshine a year. Its fantastic climate and beaches are accompanied by plans for everyone and dream landscapes. That’s why we bring you a selection of eight Instagram images of the Costa del Sol for you to fall in love with. A post shared by ~ Helena (@helena693) on Aug 17, 2017 at 1:14am PDT A post shared by Shane Tierney (@shanesstagram) on Sep 2, 2017 at 6:57am PDT A post shared by Content Creator (@victorsfitz) on Oct 9, 2017 at 4:05am […]
Andalusia’s secrets
Malaga, Torremolinos, Seville, Granada, Benalmádena… We all think of these cities when we talk about Andalusia, not taking into account that this region hides large secret places that few tourists have yet discovered. That is why today we bring you four little-known spots in Andalusia that will leave you in awe. Enjoy them! Benalmadena’s Buddhist stupa. In the middle of the Sierra de Mijas and very close to Benalmadena’s centre we find a building in Buddhist architectural style that turns out to be the largest Buddhist temple in Western Europe. If you want to learn about Himalayan culture first hand, […]
Free activities in Malaga
Malaga is a city full of culture, museums, parks, monuments, etc. and, even if it seems crazy, it’s possible to discover all its secrets for free. Today we bring you a list with three activities in the city of Malaga that will leave you open-mouthed. Are you up for it? Alcazaba and Gibralfaro Castle This Arab fortress is located in the city of Málaga’s historic centre, from which you can easily walk up to the 14th century Gibralfaro Castle. You can enjoy the history of the city and the magnificent views from the Mirador de Gibralfaro, free on Sundays from […]
