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Originally a small town, Puerto Banus today is a world class yacht marina that before had a small port and very few roads. In the last few years it has grown to world status in the international yacht and marina scene and is now one of the most popular destinations for those that are rich and famous. Its unique location overlooks Gibraltar and Africa and can be reached via Malaga   Read More ...

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Relatively still unspoiled by tourism Estepona is a fabulous small town, located about 30 minutes from Marbella on the Costa de Sol and just a quick drive from Gibraltar. Different than the towns of Fuengirola and Marbella, Estepona is for the most part quiet and still has a very typical traditional Spanish centre of town. The narrow and winding streets are lined on either side with old homes that have   Read More ...

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One of the hidden gems of southern Spain is the attractive and peaceful village of Mijas. Featuring the famous white villages (pueblos blancos) of Andalucía, this picturesque village offers beautiful views of the Mediterranean and large parts of the Costa del Sol. When touring the village, it is recommended that visitors avail themselves of the renowned donkey-drawn taxis. Exploring the cobbled streets and historic buildings of this quaint little village   Read More ...

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Everything that is special about Andalucia is embraced by the wonderful city of Seville. The exciting multicoloured dresses, the streets of the Barrio Santa Cruz, full of character, the intoxicating orange blossom smells and the l sounds of the flamenco guitar are all typical of Seville and make up the core of Andalucia. Seville has always been an important city and is today the seat of government for the province.   Read More ...

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Though you probably don’t immediately think of skiing when you think of southern Spain, you may want to revise your perception. The highest mountains in the country combined with proximity to the Mediterranean Sea make for a unique environment where it is possible to ski down a mountain in the morning and sunbathe on the beach in the afternoon.  Of course that’s only in the early spring, but from November   Read More ...

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A variety of different things to do can be found around Fuengirola. These attractions include its many beaches, a popular zoo and the huge Feria (annual fair) celebration among others. Because the city is right along the Mediterranean Sea there are all sorts of beaches found around the area. It is estimated that there are about eight kilometers of sand along this part of the coast. Many of these places   Read More ...

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The popular Puerto Banus Bullring in Marbella is hosting the Davis Cup this weekend. Spain is competing against Germany in the quarter final during the 10th, 11th and 12th of July. The Davis Cup match will be both a celebration in Marbella as a social event and the best tourism promotion for Costa del Sol.  Marbella faces a great challenge and a big opportunity of being named as “The European   Read More ...

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