The Unfamiliar Andalusia

Yesterday we went to Frigiliana, a little village close to Nerja, in the Axarquia.

When you went to Frigiliana, you feel the silence and beauty of this white village on the Costa del Sol.  One of the most curious things is there are a lot of germans in Frigiliana. Germans have opened shops, pubs, restaurants…

Frigiliana offers a lot fantastic views, and in this village you can find a a lot of shops where buy typical and unfamiliar things: olive oil, honey, sweet wine, flamenco dresses, but you can find tarot cards or lamps with pumpkin shape too!

Benalmadena Pueblo is one of the most beautiful and typical andalusian style villages. Narrow streets, geraniums, all the visual ideas associated with Andalusia can be found in this Costa del Sol town.

You can taste a good coffee in the little pubs with terraces, have a good and typical meal in many restaurants, and language is not a problem, in a large number of them, employees speak english.

Anyway, we cannot forget there are a large English community all over the Costa del Sol, and they will be pleased to help you for anything you need

Benalmadena Pueblo House Photo

Benálmadena town street

Benalmadena town street

One of the most simple and delicious dishes in Andalusia is aubergines in honey.

In “El Taller the Tapas”, a little restaurant in “Pueblo Blanco” (White Little Town), in the center of Torremolinos, you can tasting this fabulous recipe in a good atmosphere. Don´t miss it! The restaurant is cheap too.

Carranque swimming-pool in Malaga Andalusia

Carranque is a nice place to swim outdoor and practise many others sports. It has a 50mts swimming-pool. There’s an indoor swimming-pool as well but is closed in summer months.

Personally, I recommend to attend from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. where most of andalusian are in the “siesta“. You will have nearly all the lanes empty just for you. Do not forget solar protection. You are in the “Costa del Sol“!!!

The Alcazaba de Málaga is the most important historic monument in Málaga. Located in the center of the city was constructed by  the Moors in 8 th Century.

Inside of Alcazaba de Málaga you can find beautiful gardens and terraces (patios). The monument offers great views, you can view the whole city from there.