In and Around the Resort - Fuengirola, Spain (There are links at the bottom of the page to related sites. Please bookmark this page so you can return to our site after you jump off to explore elsewhere ...)
View from our condo at Sierra Marina at Club La Costa - Fuengirola/Mijas, Spain. We could see the Med on one side and mountains on the other! Renee brought her friend Danielle.
Castillo Sohail was also within walking distance of our condo. This castle was begun about 956 and used by Romans, Arabs, Christians through the centuries. Jeff captured this gorgeous picture of the moon on Dec. 21st, the shortest day of the year. |
NOTE: There is a Tuesday morning market in Fuengirola. It is worth a trip, but be aware that there is a lot of duplication of wares. Loads of lingerie, ceramics, souvenier schtuff, textiles. Walk up and down a row or two of the market, and then hit one of the nearby cafes for some food, drink, and to plan the rest of your day.
And - nearby Mijas (lovely historic old-town, bull ring) ritzy Marbella, and Puerto Banus (lovely marina, expensive yachts, large harbor-side shopping district and restaurants) are definitely worth a look. Costa del Sol is also = Costal del GOLF. There are courses all over the coast. (See links at the bottom of the page).
Try "tapas" while visiting. They are appetizers, local specialties. You can find them in bars, and there will be a different variety in each, depending on the season, and what the chef's specialties are ... This area is also well known for its excellent quality of Flamenco dancing. If you go, check with your resort for locations. We were quite impressed with the show put on at our resort.
There is an amusement park in close-in Benalmadena. We didn't go, but you can get info HERE. Supposed to be a Spanish folklore and Flamenco theme park.
One of the more noteworthy is the Alcazaba, a huge Moorish fortress. Unfortunately, we went there on Christmas Eve Day and it was closed. It's been there since about the 1100s so I guess it will be there next time we visit.
A view of the New Bridge. Prisoners used to be kept in the small room marked by the window in the upper middle section. Revolutionary War (Spanish Revol.) prisoners were often thrown off the bridge to their deaths. The building to the left is a Parador (luxury hotel). Once the town hall, it is now owned by the State.
Another view of the bridge.
This is just ONE of the altars in the cathedral of Santa Maria la Mayor. This is made of carved wood and gold!
Another of the older Catholic churches. Believe this is typical architecture for Spain.
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