The town of Ronda, located an hour away from Benahavís, looks as if someone had suspended it over a steep cliff. To speak of Ronda is to speak of unparalleled cultural, natural and scenic resources, of wine and oil tourism, of gastronomy, of charming hotels and fiestas of all kinds. About Ronda wrote Ernest Hemingway, … Continue reading Where to go: Ronda – the oldest Spanish city
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Tarifa 7 activities that will bring you closer to nature
We are into our second month without travelling and wow, does it seem so long ago. When has a single evening stroll become the greatest adventure and source of excitement? Travel had become so easy, hadn’t it? We are probably realising now that we have been taking it for granted for a while now. How many of … Continue reading Tarifa 7 activities that will bring you closer to nature
6 reasons for visiting Frigiliana during the Festival of 3 Cultures
Frigiliana is located in the eastmost part of the Axarquía region, overlooking the Mediterranean from the Natural Park of Sierras de Almijara. This charming white village offers one of the prettiest and most spectacular views of the Costa del Sol. It is one of the most historic villages in the province of Málaga. … Continue reading 6 reasons for visiting Frigiliana during the Festival of 3 Cultures
Casa del Acantilado – Andalusian house blended in nature
Casa del Acantilado – Andalusian house blended in nature Cave homes in Andalusia are not very rare, although some villas definitely stand out. Casa del Acantilado is one of them. What attracts its attention is the undulating roof made of tiles that resemble a dragon’s skin. It turns out that this fairy-tale creature had become an … Continue reading Casa del Acantilado – Andalusian house blended in nature
5 Activities you can’t miss in El Chorro
El Chorro, located just under 1.5hrs from Benahavís, is a Mecca for those who love outdoor activities, nature, water and also a little bit of thrill. El Caminito del Rey It has been 98 years since King Alfonso XIII named it El Caminito del Rey (The King’s Little Route). ¨The walkway was built to provide … Continue reading 5 Activities you can’t miss in El Chorro
Pueblos Blancos – Biggest attractions of Andalusia
One of the biggest attractions of Andalusia is “Ruta de los pueblos blancos”, or the White Cities Route. It runs between a dozen or so historic towns that combine architectural similarities: white facades of houses, churches and defensive walls. Snow-white “Pueblos Blancos” not only glisten beautifully in the sunshine, but also captivate with its amazingly … Continue reading Pueblos Blancos – Biggest attractions of Andalusia
Pueblos blancos – white villages of Andalusia
Many “Pueblos Blancos” towns do have to be seen! It’s either their spectacular location or extremely captivating buildings that distinguish them. Pueblos Blancos of Andalusia Some of the biggest attractions of Andalusia are White Cities, “Pueblos Blancos”. It is a group of several towns and cities, distinguished by white buildings and a picturesque location on … Continue reading Pueblos blancos – white villages of Andalusia