Over the past few years, Málaga and its Costa del Sol have become one of the points of reference of Spanish cuisine. Alongside Basque and Catalan cookeries, Andalusian dishes are beginning to find their place in the booming scenario of Spanish flavours, and this is reflected in restaurant guides and specialised magazines.
The Trayamar Uncibay is located in Málaga’s historic centre, just five minutes’ walk from the Cathedral, the Picasso Museum, the Roman Theatre and the Alcazaba (fortress).
Airén, a top restaurant in the Costa del Sol, is located in the Reserva del Higerón Country Club and Spa. The dining area, with a seating capacity of 250, commands spectacular views of the country and the sea. The terrace – among the nicest miradors of the province – is open only in the summer. [...]
The Café de París is centrally located, close to La Malagueta beach, the Pablo Ruiz Picasso Sea Promenade and the Port of Málaga. The warm, cosy restaurant has a bar and two dining areas. The restaurant has gained international fame, especially since José Carlos García, the founder’s son, started running it. The Michelin-starred restaurant is [...]
Olivia Valere is one of the best-known women of the Costa del Sol. She came to Marbella more than twenty years ago, and opened her leisure centre in 1997. The facilities include a restaurant -Palacio Babilonia-, a private club -Le Privé restaurant-lounge bar-, and a night club – Olivia Valere -. The Marbella’s location has [...]
The Westin La Quinta Golf Resort, Marbella-Benahavís, is the most recent jewel of the Costa del Sol -a true paradise in the heart of the famous Marbella Golf Valley, where the green hills beautifully blend with the blue colour of the Mediterranean Sea.
There is a lot of art and tradition in the gastronomy of Córdoba. The weight of history and tradition is in the dishes that have been passed down from the Moorish and Jewish past, they are put on the table today with innovating touches and a fusion of tastes.
Malaga’s cuisine boasts a wide variety of simple, healthy dishes prepared with natural ingredients, some of which are protected by a denomination of origin: olive oil with the Antequera Denomination of Origin; cherimoyas with the Chirimoya de la Costa Tropical Granada-Malaga Denomination of Origin; raisins with the Pasas de Màlaga Denomination of Origin; and wines [...]
The greatest pleasure that exists for the Ibicencos is the enjoyment of food. They feel genuine devotion to fresh and natural products and, in earlier times it was impossible to see a house that was not self-sufficient from its own garden, its fruit trees and its livestock. Even today, many homes keep this tradition alive.
Costa del Sol five-star hotels
The Costa del Sol’s place among international holiday destinations has to do with its enviable weather and its superb leisure offer, ranging from sun & sand, golf and water sports to food, shopping, and corporate services. To meet growing demand, Málaga has developed a solid hospitality infrastructure, including nineteen five-star hotels, most of which feature [...]
Located in the heart of the Costa del Sol, this hotel has been named after the remnants of a Roman bridge (puente means bridge in Spanish) on the Augustan Way, the road that linked Cádiz with Rome.
Kempinski Resort Hotel, Estepona
As an emblem of elegance and comfort, the Kempinski chain is present at the Costa del Sol, offering a new concept on rest and relax which is based on extraordinary facilities, the hospitality of its staff, and the natural harmony with the environment.
Gibraltar is situated at the narrow entrance to the Mediterranean Sea on one side of the well-known Straits of Gibraltar. Across the water a dozen miles away lies Northern Africa. Far from a mere geological outcropping, the city is a fascinating mixture of Spanish and British culture.
Chances are that you might have traveled on a cable car before, but watch out for the difference when you opt for the cable car trip to Mount Tiede. This is unquestionable one of the most breathtaking rides in the world. Your journey begins at a height of 2,356 meters above sea level and ends [...]
Granada Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens tour
Take a trip to Granada and the Alhambra Palace, one of the most beautiful architectural marvels in the world, on a day tour from the Costa del Sol. Granada is home to two of Spain’s best-known UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the gardens of the Generalife and the exquisite Moorish architecture of the Alhambra Palace.
